Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave predictions & stats
Top pick Santa Clara 36%, Over 2.5 goals 36%. 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 |
Santa Clara
All Fixtures (34)
Rio Ave
All Fixtures (27)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
They maintain balanced possession (49%) Meanwhile, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession. However, they've lost 9 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their game management needs work: 8 points dropped after taking the lead. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 28% of attempts on target Additionally, Defensively, they're aggressive (15.2 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.4 saves required per game).
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).
Santa Clara Half-Time Performance
Santa Clara home games half time results
Rio Ave Half-Time Performance
Rio Ave away games half time results