Rio Ave
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 contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | +42 | 69 | |
| 2 | 25 | +50 | 62 | |
| 3 | 26 | +38 | 62 | |
| 4 | 25 | +27 | 46 | |
| 5 | 26 | +12 | 42 | |
| 6 | 26 | +10 | 42 | |
| 7 | 26 | +5 | 37 | |
| 8 | 26 | -7 | 35 | |
| 9 | 26 | -10 | 32 | |
| 10 | 26 | -15 | 29 | |
| 11 | 26 | -19 | 27 | |
| 12 | 26 | -22 | 26 | |
| 13 | 26 | -8 | 25 | |
| 14 | 26 | -16 | 25 | |
| 15 | 25 | -18 | 24 | |
| 16 | 26 | -9 | 22 | |
| 17 | 25 | -20 | 19 | |
| 18 | 26 | -40 | 10 |
Rio Ave
All Fixtures (27)
Sporting CP
All Fixtures (38)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
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).
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