Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction 11 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match between Santa Clara and Rio Ave, we anticipate a clash of teams eager to climb the league standings. Both sides have shown inconsistent results in recent outings, adding an element of unpredictability to their encounter. Both squads are struggling with scoring, as highlighted by trends from their previous head-to-head meetings.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between these teams took place on 30 November 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics (Rio Ave were the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Santa Clara and Rio Ave:
- 18 matches played;
- home wins - 6, away wins - 7, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 22 for Santa Clara, 25 for Rio Ave;
- average goals in the first half - 1.06, second half - 1.56;
- average total goals per match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Clara - Rio Ave
Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
The last official match for the team took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Sporting as the home side and Santa Clara as the visitors. The game concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Santa Clara vs Sporting):
- possession percentage: 24% vs 76%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 7 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Santa Clara are striving to avoid relegation. The team have shown inconsistent performances, yet they have managed to secure three wins in their last five matches, with just one loss. Despite these victories, Santa Clara's offense leaves much to be desired, averaging only 0.93 goals per game. Their defense isn't particularly reliable either, conceding approximately 1.25 goals per match. In their previous head-to-head encounters with Rio Ave, the team have rarely scored more than a single goal, highlighting their struggles with productivity.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores
Rio Ave Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Rio Ave hosting Alverca. The game ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Rio Ave vs Alverca):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Rio Ave hold a more favorable position in the standings, but that doesn't guarantee an easy victory. The team has been inconsistent, winning three out of their last five matches but also suffering a defeat. Despite some successful outings, their attack remains modest, averaging just 1.04 goals per match. On the defensive end, they concede more than they would like, with approximately 1.71 goals allowed per game. Recent head-to-head encounters with Santa Clara showcase a tough battle and low scoring from both sides.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.06;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.56.
First-Half Stats: Santa Clara Azores (home) vs Rio Ave (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 2 (14.29%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- losses: 3 (21.43%) vs 7 (50%);
- draws: 9 (64.29%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 0.79;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9) vs 1 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.8).
- Rio Ave conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 7, draws - 5.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Rio Ave
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- wins: 7 vs 7;
- win percentage: 25% vs 25%;
- losses: 14 vs 12;
- draws: 7 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games against Santa Clara Azores.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.22, the guests - 1.39;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Rio Ave
- average total in the tournament: 2.18 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.04;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.39 vs 0.39;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.54 vs 0.64;
- Santa Clara Azores: average total at home in the tournament - 0.93;
- Rio Ave: average total away in the tournament - 1.07;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.5) vs 0.7 (away - 0.6).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Santa Clara Azores games against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Santa Clara Azores games against Rio Ave.
Prediction on corners
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.64; at home field - 4.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 3.75.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.25, away - 3.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Santa Clara Azores games against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 5 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 8 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (25/250, 10%);
- Santa Clara Azores at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:2 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Rio Ave away most often play: 1:2 (3/14, 21.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.16% (odds 5.22)
1:1 - 11.17% (odds 5.9)
2:0 - 9.43% (odds 6.27)
⭐ Editors' Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the trends in their matchups, a low-scoring game is anticipated. Santa Clara have struggled offensively, rarely scoring more than one goal per game. Rio Ave also lack attacking efficiency. Their recent head-to-head encounters support this trend, with under 2.5 goals scored in six consecutive matches. Given the low-scoring nature and consistent trends in their meetings, the most reasonable choice would be to bet on under 2.5 goals.
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