Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Prediction 18 April 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Portuguese Primeira Liga clash, Rio Ave and Santa Clara will battle for crucial points. Rio Ave have struggled with consistency, managing just two wins in their last ten matches, but they consistently find the net at home. Meanwhile, Santa Clara showcase a balanced approach with a strong emphasis on defense, as evidenced by their low number of goals conceded.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Rio Ave and Santa Clara:
- 16 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 6, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 23 against 20;
- average total in the first half - 1, in the second - 1.69;
- average total goals per match - 2.69.
The last game took place on 07 December 2024 at Santa Clara's ground and ended with a scoreline of 1-0.
Head-to-head statistics Rio Ave - Santa Clara
Rio Ave Team Overview
Rio Ave are currently sitting in 11th place in the Primeira Liga standings, showcasing inconsistent performances. With only two victories in their last ten matches, they are clearly struggling with form. However, the team remains formidable at home, frequently finding the back of the net on their own turf. Known for their attacking style, "The Great River" often falter defensively, conceding an average of 1.62 goals per game.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
Santa Clara have solidified their position in sixth place, thanks to their reliable defense and compact play. Over the last five matches, they've secured three wins and a draw. Vasco Matos's squad isn't known for high-scoring performances, averaging less than a goal per game, but they make up for it with a strong defense, conceding just 0.97 goals per match. However, April hasn't been kind to Santa Clara, as evidenced by goalless defeats to Vitória and Sporting.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 6, draws - 3.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Azores
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of wins: 8 vs 14;
- win percentage: 28% vs 48%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 11;
- number of draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- number of draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.69;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Azores
- average total in the tournament: 2.72 vs 1.93;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 0.97;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.45;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.52;
- Rio Ave: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Santa Clara Azores: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.25) vs 0.7 (away - 0.6).
- Rio Ave have scored in their last 8 home games against Santa Clara Azores.
- Rio Ave have scored in 17 of last 19 home games.
Prediction on corners
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.14; at home field - 4.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home field - 4.
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.97, away - 3.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 3.2.
- Rio Ave have taken under 4.5 corners in 12 of last 13 games (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave have taken under 4.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.88 (1.94 for home team and 1.94 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.26 (1.88 for home team and 1.38 for away team).
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.21; at home - 2.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 3.5.
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.97, away - 3.21;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Azores
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 10 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores away - 5 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores away - 1 (20%).
Editorial Prediction
A fierce contest is anticipated between teams with contrasting styles: the attacking Rio Ave will look to breach the defensive lines of the organized Santa Clara. Considering team trends and past head-to-head results, a total under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable bet, as it has come through in Santa Clara's last eight matches.No comments
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