Rio Ave vs Sporting Prediction
🔊 The match between Rio Ave and Sporting promises to be a real football spectacle. Against the backdrop of Sporting's impressive form, having won 24 out of 38 head-to-head encounters, Rio Ave will need to prove their worth on home turf. Interestingly, in the last six home matches of Rio Ave, both teams have scored, adding intrigue to the game. On the other hand, Sporting, despite some fluctuations in form, continues to surprise with their scoring ability away from home, with more than 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine away matches. Odds of 9.7 for the hosts' win and 1.29 for the visitors highlight the favorite but leave room for surprises.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon:
- played 38 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 24, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 33 against 68;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.37, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
- average total goals in the match - 2.66.
The last game took place on 09 August 2024 at the home ground of Sporting Lisbon and ended with a score of 3:3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Rio Ave Team Overview
- 5 wins,
- 7 losses,
- 5 draws.
📈Currently, Rio Ave stands at a mid-tier position within the Primeira Liga standings, with a win percentage of 29% and a loss percentage of 41%.
⚽️Rio Ave has scored a total of 18 goals. On the defensive end, Rio Ave has allowed 28 goals over the season.
Match Results: Rio Ave

Sporting Lisbon Team Overview
- 13 wins,
- 2 losses,
- 2 draws.
📈Positioned in the intermediate range of the Primeira Liga league table, Sporting Lisbon has a win ratio of 76% and a loss ratio of 12%.
⚽A total goal count of 48 has been achieved by Sporting Lisbon. On the defensive front, Sporting Lisbon has conceded 14 goals throughout the season.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 24, draws - 8.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of wins: 5 vs 13;
- win percentage: 29% vs 76%;
- number of losses: 7 vs 2;
- number of draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- number of losses: 2 vs 4;
- number of draws: 3 vs 2.
- Rio Ave has lost the 2nd half in 7 of the last 8 home games against Sporting Lisbon.
- Rio Ave has lost the 2nd half in 6 of the last 7 Primeira Liga home games against Sporting Lisbon.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.87, the guests - 1.79;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.66;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.71 vs 3.65;
- average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 2.82;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.47 vs 1.65;
- Rio Ave: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Sporting Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 3.22;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.25) vs 1.4 (away - 1.5).
- Rio Ave conceded in the 1st half in 6 of the last 7 Primeira Liga games against Sporting Lisbon.
Prediction on corners
- Rio Ave has taken under 2.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Primeira Liga games against Sporting Lisbon.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.9 (1.95 for home team and 1.95 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.9 (1.75 for home team and 2.15 for away team).
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 1.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 2.
Sporting Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.06, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; away - 1.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sporting Lisbon away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Sporting Lisbon away - 3 (75%).
- Rio Ave has scored and conceded in each of their last 6 Primeira Liga home games.
Match Results: Sporting Lisbon
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match between Rio Ave and Sporting, considering statistics and current trends, one can expect a tense battle with a high number of goals. The head-to-head history of these teams shows a clear advantage for Sporting, who have won 24 out of 38 matches. However, considering the recent form of both teams and their scoring abilities, the most likely outcome is a bet on 'both teams to score'. Rio Ave regularly scores and concedes at home, while Sporting shows high scoring ability in away matches. The odds on 'both teams to score' make this bet attractive. The confidence level in this prediction is 75%, given the consistent performance of both teams in recent games and their head-to-head history.