Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Side With Santa Clara to Secure a Victory
Santa Clara could land the money against Rio Ave and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of 1.80 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
2-0 Rio Ave Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Santa Clara have now achieved five straight home victories. In their last game, they won on their travels at Estadio Jose Alvalade when beating Sporting CP 1-0. The Azoreans enjoyed just 26% possession and had three shots on target, with Vinicius netting the winner in the 33rd minute.
Rio Ave beat Moreirense in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 3-2 home win at Estadio dos Arcos. Petit's team had 46% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Tiago Morais, Clayton and Marios Vrousai on the scoresheet.
Rio Ave have claimed back-to-back wins over Santa Clara. At Estadio dos Arcos they triumphed 1-0 before winning 2-0 at Estadio do Sao Miguel. In the previous 6 meetings between these teams, there has been one draw. Rio Ave have won three games and Santa Clara two.
Primeira Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36:32 | 57 |
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34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 39:55 | 38 |
7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Santa Clara have had 44.2% possession, 344.5 passes and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.
Vinicius is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Ricardinho and Gabriel Silva both have 2. Matheus Pereira has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Gabriel Batista has 5 clean sheets.
Rio Ave – Last 10 League GamesRio Ave have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.1 goals from 10.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.5% possession, 402.7 passes, 5.4 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 15.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.
Clayton has scored 5 goals, followed by Marios Vrousai, Tiago Morais, Brandon Aguilera and Martim Neto on 1. Kiko Bondoso, Ole Pohlmann and Fabio Ronaldo are top assists providers with 1, while Jhonatan has recorded 1 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Santa Clara confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Gabriel Batista (GK), Sidney Lima, Luis Rocha, Matheus Nunes, Diogo Calila, Sergio Araujo, Adriano, Matheus Pereira, Vinicius, Gabriel Silva, Klismahn.
Rio Ave confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Marios Vrousai, Patrick, Aderllan Santos, Omar Richards, Joao Novais, Demir Tiknaz, Martim Neto, Kiko Bondoso, Clayton, Tiago Morais.
Expert Primeira Liga Analysis
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.
Key Santa Clara vs Rio Ave league stats:
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction
We’re feeling confident of an Santa Clara win when it comes to this Primeira Liga match. We will therefore back them at 1.80 and get a nice potential return if the hosts manage to land a victory.
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Santa Clara to Win Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
Our Pick
Santa Clara To Win @ 1.80
Correct Score Prediction
A 2-0 win in favor of Santa Clara is available at odds of 6.75. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
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Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Odds
The bookies have Santa Clara at 1.70 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 59% likely to win this Primeira Liga match according to the latest betting odds. Rio Ave are the 5.25 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match.
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Team Stats
Santa Clara League Stats
Rio Ave League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 44.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Santa Clara vs Rio Ave team news.
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Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Lineups
Santa Clara Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Santa Clara Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Santa Clara Substitutes
- 8Pedro Ferreira
- 12Neneca
- 17Joao Costa
- 19Bruno Almeida
- 21Frederico Venancio
- 27Guilherme Ramos
- 28Habraao
- 41Daniel Borges
- 42Lucas Soares
Rio Ave Substitutes
- 10A. Oudrhiri Idrissi
- 16Brandon Aguilera
- 18Jhonatan
- 20Joao Tome
- 22Ahmed Hassan Koka
- 27Tobias Medina
- 43Joao Muniz
- 77Fabio Ronaldo
- 94Valentim Sousa
Previous Santa Clara Lineups
Previous Rio Ave Lineups
Primeira Liga Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sporting | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 88:27 | 82 |
2 | Benfica | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 84:28 | 80 |
3 | Porto | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 65:30 | 71 |
4 | Braga | 34 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 55:30 | 66 |
5 | Santa Clara | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 36:32 | 57 |
6 | Vitória | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 47:37 | 54 |
7 | Famalicão | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 44:39 | 47 |
8 | Estoril | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 48:53 | 46 |
9 | Casa Pia | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 39:44 | 45 |
10 | Moreirense | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42:50 | 40 |
11 | Rio Ave | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 39:55 | 38 |
12 | Arouca | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 35:49 | 38 |
13 | Gil Vicente | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34:47 | 34 |
14 | Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 32:50 | 34 |
15 | Estrela | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 24:50 | 29 |
16 | AVS | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 25:60 | 27 |
17 | Farense | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 25:46 | 27 |
18 | Boavista | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 24:59 | 24 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Benfica | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 52:12 | 44 |
2 | Sporting | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 40:13 | 44 |
3 | Porto | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 39:11 | 42 |
4 | Braga | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 33:19 | 32 |
5 | Vitória | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29:19 | 32 |
6 | Santa Clara | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 18:14 | 32 |
7 | Famalicão | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20:12 | 28 |
8 | Casa Pia | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22:19 | 28 |
9 | Rio Ave | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 25:24 | 26 |
10 | Moreirense | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 22:21 | 26 |
11 | Estoril | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:23 | 25 |
12 | Nacional | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23:27 | 24 |
13 | Arouca | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16:19 | 21 |
14 | Gil Vicente | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18:19 | 20 |
15 | Estrela | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 18:24 | 19 |
16 | AVS | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13:26 | 15 |
17 | Farense | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10:24 | 11 |
18 | Boavista | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8:31 | 6 |
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