Sunday, May 10, 2026 • 16:00
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

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Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP predictions & stats

Top pick Sporting CP 81%, Over 2.5 goals 69%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
42%vs48%
Rio Ave / Sporting CP
Avg Goals/Game
1.00vs2.56
Combined avg: 3.56
Form
WWDLLvsDWWWD
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs52%
Rio Ave / Sporting CP

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
W
D
L
L
Away Team - Form
D
W
W
W
D
27
Points
62
6
Wins
19
9
Draws
5
11
Losses
1
26
Goals For
64
45
Goals Against
14
1.00
Avg Goals For/Game
2.56
11
Goals For 1st Half
27
18
Goals Against 1st Half
5
15
Goals For 2nd Half
37
27
Goals Against 2nd Half
9
4
Clean Sheets
13
11
Failed to Score
0
42%
BTTS %
48%
Primeira Liga Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4269
225+5062
326+3862
425+2746
526+1242
626+1042
726+537
826-735
926-1032
1026-1529
1126-1927
1226-2226
1326-825
1426-1625
1525-1824
1626-922
1725-2019
1826-4010
Sporting CP

Sporting CP

All Fixtures (38)

Mar 11
Away
Bodo/GlimtvsSporting CP
UEFA Champions League
3 - 0
FT
L
Mar 7
Away
SC BragavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
FT
D
Mar 3
Home
Sporting CPvsFC Porto
Taça de Portugal
1 - 0
FT
W
Feb 27
Home
Sporting CPvsEstoril
Primeira Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Feb 21
Away
MoreirensevsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
0 - 3
FT
W
Feb 15
Home
Sporting CPvsFamalicao
Primeira Liga
1 - 0
FT
W
Feb 9
Away
FC PortovsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Feb 1
Home
Sporting CPvsNacional
Primeira Liga
2 - 1
FT
W
Jan 28
Away
Athletic ClubvsSporting CP
UEFA Champions League
2 - 3
FT
W
Jan 24
Away
AroucavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Jan 20
Home
Sporting CPvsParis Saint Germain
UEFA Champions League
2 - 1
FT
W
Jan 16
Home
Sporting CPvsCasa Pia
Primeira Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Jan 6
Home
Sporting CPvsGuimaraes
Taça da Liga
1 - 2
FT
L
Jan 2
Away
GIL VicentevsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 28
Home
Sporting CPvsRio Ave
Primeira Liga
4 - 0
FT
W
Dec 23
Away
GuimaraesvsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 4
FT
W
Dec 13
Home
Sporting CPvsAVS
Primeira Liga
6 - 0
FT
W
Dec 9
Away
Bayern MünchenvsSporting CP
UEFA Champions League
3 - 1
FT
L
Dec 5
Away
BenficavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Nov 30
Home
Sporting CPvsEstrela
Primeira Liga
4 - 0
FT
W
Nov 26
Home
Sporting CPvsClub Brugge KV
UEFA Champions League
3 - 0
FT
W
Nov 22
Home
Sporting CPvsMarinhense
Taça de Portugal
3 - 0
FT
W
Nov 8
Away
Santa ClaravsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Nov 4
Away
JuventusvsSporting CP
UEFA Champions League
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 31
Home
Sporting CPvsAlverca
Primeira Liga
2 - 0
FT
W
Oct 28
Home
Sporting CPvsAlverca
Taça da Liga
5 - 1
FT
W
Oct 26
Away
TondelavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
0 - 3
FT
W
Oct 22
Home
Sporting CPvsMarseille
UEFA Champions League
2 - 1
FT
W
Oct 5
Home
Sporting CPvsSC Braga
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 1
Away
NapolivsSporting CP
UEFA Champions League
2 - 1
FT
L
Sep 27
Away
EstorilvsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
0 - 1
FT
W
Sep 22
Home
Sporting CPvsMoreirense
Primeira Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Sep 18
Home
Sporting CPvsKairat Almaty
UEFA Champions League
4 - 1
FT
W
Sep 13
Away
FamalicaovsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Aug 30
Home
Sporting CPvsFC Porto
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
L
Aug 23
Away
NacionalvsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 4
FT
W
Aug 17
Home
Sporting CPvsArouca
Primeira Liga
6 - 0
FT
W
Aug 8
Away
Casa PiavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
0 - 2
FT
W
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

46%
Possession %
61%
387
Passes/Game
530
82%
Pass Accuracy %
87%
9.9
Shots/Game
18
3.6
Shots on Target/Game
6.9
6
Shots Inside Box/Game
12.1
3.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
5.9
4
Corners/Game
7.2
13.6
Fouls/Game
12.6
3.5
Saves/Game
2.2
9.9
Shots per Goal
7
3.6
Shots on Target per Goal
2.7
8
Games with More Possession
23
18
Games with Less Possession
2
1.1
Goals/Game when More Possession
2.6
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.5
38%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
83%
3
Points Won (Last 10 min)
9
9
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
6
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
Rio AveSporting CP

Playing Style Analysis

Rio Ave

This team they maintain balanced possession (46%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their ability to recover is valuable: 6 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 12 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. Their attacking output is modest (9.9 shots/game). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.6 fouls/game).

Sporting CP

A team that dominates the ball averaging 61% possession. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 8 points from winning positions. Their passing game is both expansive and precise (530 passes/game at 87% accuracy). They're prolific chance creators, averaging 18.0 shots with 6.9 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (7.2 corners/game).

Rio Ave Half-Time Performance

Rio Ave home games half time results

Sporting CP Half-Time Performance

Sporting CP away games half time results

Rio Ave vs League Standings

Sporting CP vs League Standings