Sporting CP vs Rio Ave FC - Match Preview & Prediction
2.5
Sporting CP
Portugal - Portugal Liga NOS
Sporting CP vs Rio Ave FC
Sunday - Dec 28th, 20:30 PM
1.2
Rio Ave FC
Predictions & Tips
67% Over 2.5 Goals
94% Over 1.5 Goals
59% BTTS
3.45 Goals / Match
4.84 Cards / Match
9.99 Corners / Match
Sporting CP Information
Coming into this game, Sporting CP has picked up 13 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Sporting CP has scored 17 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Sporting CP is in great form, and the home fans will be loving it. They have won the last 3 games that they have played at home.
Superb stuff from Sporting CP at home, where they are currently unbeaten in 5 games. Can they go another game without defeat?
Sporting CP will be confident of scoring today and will look to keep up their record of scoring in every single home game this season.
Sporting CP has had no trouble finding the back of the net recently and has scored in the last 7 home games. They have failed to find the net in 0 home game this season.
Momentum is really building for Sporting CP as they have now gone 11 games without losing. They have won 4 of the last 5 games they have played.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 8 games for Sporting CP ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Sporting CP is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Rio Ave FC, having won 4 and drawn 1. They have scored 17 goals in those 5 games.
In the last 5 matches for Sporting CP, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 7 matches (47% of all matches) involving Sporting CP has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Sporting CP will score today, as they have netted in the last 15 games coming into this one and have scored 17 goals in the last five games.
Rio Ave FC Information
Coming into this game, Rio Ave FC has picked up 6 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1.2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 4 of those games. Rio Ave FC has scored 6 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Superb stuff from Rio Ave FC away from home, where they are currently unbeaten in 6 games. Can they go another game without defeat?
Rio Ave FC will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Sporting CP, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 1 and drawn 3
In the last 5 matches for Rio Ave FC, 4 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 10 matches (67% of all matches) involving Rio Ave FC has seen BTTS landing.
Who Will Win
The home team is 44 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 33
73% Over 1.5 Goals
24/33 Matches
48% Over 2.5 Goals
16/33 Matches
24% Over 3.5 Goals
8/33 Matches
48% BTTS
16/33 Matches
48% Clean Sheets
Sporting CP
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 138% better than the away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 100% | 70% |
| Over 1.5 | 80% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 | 70% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 30% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 52% | 23% |
| Scored in 2H | 48% | 19% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 80% | 40% |
| Scored Average 1H | 1.60 | 0.70 |
| Scored Average 2H | 1.50 | 0.60 |
Recent Form
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Recent: 8 Wins / 1 Draws / 1 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w w w d l w w w w | 2.5 |
| Home | w w w w w | 3 |
| Away | w d l w w | 2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| AVG | 3.90 | 4.00 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 31.00 | 20.00 | 11.00 |
| Conceded | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| CS | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| FTS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| xG | 2.02 | 2.53 | 1.50 |
| xGA | 1.14 | 0.70 | 1.58 |
Rio Ave FC
Recent: 3 Wins / 3 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w l w l d d w l d l | 1.2 |
| Home | w l d l | 1 |
| Away | l w d w d l | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| AVG | 3.10 | 2.50 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 13.00 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Conceded | 18.00 | 6.00 | 12.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| CS | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| FTS | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| xG | 1.07 | 0.89 | 1.19 |
| xGA | 1.74 | 1.64 | 1.81 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 125% better than away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 50% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 | 20% | 40% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 30% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 20% |
| Cleansheets | 50% | 10% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 70% | 30% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 70% | 40% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.30 | 0.80 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.50 | 1.00 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
90%
Scored first in 9 / 10
50%
Scored first in 5 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 5% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 8% | 3% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 13% | 13% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 21% | 23% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 8% | 16% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 13% | 13% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 13% | 13% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 5% | 10% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 13% | 10% |
| 15 Minutes | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 13% | 16% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 23% | 32% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 18% | 19% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 13% | 19% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 18% | 13% |
| Scored (10 min) | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 3% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 10% | 8% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 10% | 23% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 26% | 8% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 6% | 23% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 16% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 10% | 8% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 3% | 15% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 13% | 15% |
| Scored (15 min) | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 10% | 31% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 29% | 23% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 19% | 8% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 10% | 23% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 16% | 15% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 25% | 6% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 0% | 33% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 13% | 11% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 22% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 25% | 17% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 13% | 6% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 13% | 6% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 25% | 6% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 0% | 39% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 13% | 28% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 25% | 17% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 25% | 11% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
6
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC
2.4 / Match
Booked / Match
3.6 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 | 60% | 70% | 65% |
| Over 4.5 | 40% | 70% | 55% |
| Over 5.5 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Over 6.5 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Team Cards | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3 |
| Over 0.5 For | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 For | 40% | 80% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 For | 40% | 60% | 50% |
| Over 3.5 For | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| Cards Against | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 60% | 50% | 55% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 40% | 30% | 35% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.555 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.95 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.55 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 70% | 60% | 40% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 80% | 65% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 60% | 30% | 45% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 30% | 20% | 25% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
10.6
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC
6.4 / Match
Corners Earned
4.2 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Over 7.5 | 60% | 80% | 70% |
| Over 8.5 | 50% | 80% | 65% |
| Over 9.5 | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| Over 10.5 | 20% | 60% | 40% |
| Over 11.5 | 20% | 50% | 35% |
| Over 12.5 | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Over 13.5 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Over 14.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| First Half | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 40 | 52 | 46 |
| FH Over 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| FH Over 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.5 |
| FH Over 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.505 |
| Second Half | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 46 | 53 | 49.5 |
| 2H Over 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| 2H Over 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2H Over 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 6.4 | 4.2 | 5.30 |
| Corners Against / Match | 2.3 | 6.3 | 4.30 |
| Over 2.5 For | 90% | 60% | 75% |
| Over 3.5 For | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Over 4.5 For | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 40% | 100% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 30% | 90% | 60% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 10% | 80% | 45% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 17.2 | 9.3 | 13.25 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 18% | 14% | 16.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 7.2 | 3.4 | 5.30 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 10 | 5.9 | 7.95 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 5.55 | 7.15 | 6.35 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 80% | 40% | 60% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 80% | 30% | 55% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 80% | 30% | 55% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 80% | 20% | 50% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 80% | 20% | 50% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 80% | 20% | 50% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 80% | 50% | 65% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 80% | 30% | 55% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 70% | 20% | 45% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 60% | 20% | 40% |
| Offside Stats | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 1.86 | 3.88 | 2.87 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 2 | 7 | 4.50 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 0 | 4 | 2.01 |
| Misc Stats | Sporting CP | Rio Ave FC | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 12.33 | 13.78 | 13.06 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 13.33 | 15 | 14.17 |
| Average Possession | 60% | 49% | 54.5% |
Past Matches
22nd April 2025
Rio Ave FC 1Sporting CP 2
3rd April 2025
Sporting CP 2Rio Ave FC 0
18th January 2025
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 3
9th August 2024
Sporting CP 3Rio Ave FC 1
25th February 2024
Rio Ave FC 3Sporting CP 3
25th September 2023
Sporting CP 2Rio Ave FC 0
6th February 2023
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 1
7th December 2022
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 2
13th August 2022
Sporting CP 3Rio Ave FC 0
5th May 2021
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 2
15th January 2021
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 1
15th February 2020
Rio Ave FC 1Sporting CP 1
26th September 2019
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 2
31st August 2019
Sporting CP 2Rio Ave FC 3
7th April 2019
Sporting CP 3Rio Ave FC 0
19th December 2018
Sporting CP 5Rio Ave FC 2
3rd December 2018
Rio Ave FC 1Sporting CP 3
18th March 2018
Sporting CP 2Rio Ave FC 0
29th October 2017
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 1
18th February 2017
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 0
18th September 2016
Rio Ave FC 3Sporting CP 1
8th February 2016
Sporting CP 0Rio Ave FC 0
13th September 2015
Rio Ave FC 1Sporting CP 2
23rd May 2015
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 1
18th January 2015
Sporting CP 4Rio Ave FC 2
22nd February 2014
Rio Ave FC 1Sporting CP 2
21st September 2013
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 1
2nd February 2013
Rio Ave FC 2Sporting CP 1
27th August 2012
Sporting CP 0Rio Ave FC 1
26th February 2012
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 0
19th September 2011
Rio Ave FC 2Sporting CP 3
12th March 2011
Rio Ave FC 0Sporting CP 0
24th October 2010
Sporting CP 1Rio Ave FC 0
Team Player List
Hidemasa Morita 
Geny Catamo 
Ousmane Diomande 
Morten Hjulmand 
Luis Suárez 
Zeno Debast 
Geovany Tcherno Quenda 
Georgios Vagiannidis 
Giorgi Kochorashvili 
Cezary Miszta 
Johnathan Panzo 
Brandon Aguilera Zamora 
Ole Pohlmann 
Francisco Petrasso 
Dario Špikić 
Jakub Brabec Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Sporting CP
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Sporting CP
Cards Given - Rio Ave FC
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Sporting CP
Salvador Blopa
|
15 AVG |
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
|
0.64 AVG |
Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches
|
0.6 AVG |
|
Ricardo Mangas
|
0.42 AVG |
|
Pedro Gonçalves
|
0.36 AVG |
Cards / 90 - Rio Ave FC
|
João Pedro Barradas Novais
|
2.05 AVG |
Karem Zoabi
|
1.55 AVG |
Tamás Nikitscher
|
1.47 AVG |
Julien Lomboto Lompombi
|
0.63 AVG |
Clayton
|
0.51 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | Betsson | CloudBet | Dafabet | HKJC | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MansionBet | MelBet | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | |||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rio Ave FC |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | |||||
| Draw | |||||
| Rio Ave FC |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.40 | 2.89 | 2.92 | 2.91 | 2.43 | 2.80 | 2.50 |
| No | 1.50 | 1.40 | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.48 | 1.40 | 1.50 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
| Clean Sheet - Home | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.53 |
| No | 2.35 |
Clean Sheet Away Odds
| Clean Sheet - Away | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 11.00 | >
| No | 1.02 |
Win To Nil Odds
| Win To Nil | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 1.61 |
| Rio Ave FC | 26.00 |
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
Portugal Liga NOS 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 35 | 4 | 31 | 46 | 2.44 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 46 | 8 | 38 | 41 | 3.38 |
| 3 | SL Benfica | 33 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 2.69 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente FC | 21 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 2 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 28 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 2.69 |
| 6 | FC Famalicão | 20 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 2.06 |
| 7 | Vitória Guimarães SC | 16 | 21 | -5 | 22 | 2.31 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 21 | 24 | -3 | 21 | 3 |
| 9 | GD Estoril Praia | 27 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 3.31 |
| 10 | Estrela Amadora | 20 | 24 | -4 | 18 | 2.75 |
| 11 | Rio Ave FC | 19 | 28 | -9 | 17 | 2.94 |
| 12 | Alverca | 16 | 27 | -11 | 17 | 2.69 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 15 | -4 | 16 | 1.73 |
| 14 | CD Nacional Funchal | 17 | 21 | -4 | 16 | 2.53 |
| 15 | Casa Pia AC | 16 | 29 | -13 | 14 | 2.81 |
| 16 | FC Arouca | 17 | 39 | -22 | 14 | 3.5 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 9 | 27 | -18 | 9 | 2.4 |
| 18 | AVS Futebol | 11 | 41 | -30 | 4 | 3.25 |
