Rio Ave vs SC Braga Prediction

Primeira Liga · Sun 8 Nov 2026
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Rio AveLWWLL
21:30
Sun 8 Nov, 21:30
SC BragaLWLDW
Kick-offSun 8 Nov, 21:30
Our tip2 @ 1.53
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Rio AveLWWLL
01 Nov 26AAcademico Viseu1 - 2Primeira Liga
25 Oct 26HFamalicao0 - 4Primeira Liga
17 Oct 26ALouletano1 - 0Taça de Portugal
11 Oct 26HNacional3 - 2Primeira Liga
19 Sep 26AAlverca0 - 1Primeira Liga
SC BragaLWLDW
01 Nov 26HFamalicao3 - 0Primeira Liga
29 Oct 26HFamalicao2 - 2Taça da Liga
25 Oct 26ANacional0 - 1Primeira Liga
22 Oct 26HGent2 - 0UEFA Europa Conference League
19 Oct 26HGIL Vicente1 - 2Primeira Liga

Head to head

Rio Ave 8 · Draws 8 · SC Braga 15 (31 meetings, last 10 below)

08 Feb 26SC Braga3 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga
31 Aug 25Rio Ave2 - 2SC BragaPrimeira Liga
02 Mar 25Rio Ave2 - 1SC BragaPrimeira Liga
29 Sep 24SC Braga4 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga
09 Mar 24Rio Ave0 - 0SC BragaPrimeira Liga
07 Oct 23SC Braga2 - 1Rio AvePrimeira Liga
05 Mar 23SC Braga2 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga
11 Sep 22Rio Ave2 - 3SC BragaPrimeira Liga
17 Apr 21Rio Ave0 - 0SC BragaPrimeira Liga
22 Dec 20SC Braga3 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga

Full head to head: Rio Ave vs SC Braga →

Our prediction

SC Braga to win

@ 1.53
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or SC Braga
@ 1.12
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.91
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Rio Avelast 20 tipped matches
14/2070%
Our tips on SC Bragalast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in Primeira Ligalast 30 days
21/2972%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

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Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 52%Under 2.5: 48%
Expected goals
1.60Rio Ave
2.75Total
1.15SC Braga

Possible correct scores

0 – 1 SC Braga win 10% @ 7.00
0 – 2 SC Braga win 10% @ 7.50
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 8.00
1 – 2 SC Braga win 9% @ 8.50
0 – 3 SC Braga win 7% @ 11.00 Our pick

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Rio Ave5%
Draw21%
SC Braga74%

Odds (1X2)

16.00
X4.10 opened 4.20 ▼2%
21.53

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Rio Ave vs SC Braga preview

Rio Ave host SC Braga in the Primeira Liga (Portugal) on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 21:30 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Rio Ave a 5% chance of winning, the draw 21% and SC Braga 74%. That makes our pick SC Braga to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.53. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or SC Braga) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.12.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.6 for Rio Ave, 1.2 for SC Braga). The chance of three or more goals is 52%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Rio Ave have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-L), scoring 5 and conceding 9. SC Braga have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-D-W), scoring 8 and conceding 5. In their last 10 meetings, Rio Ave won 8, SC Braga won 15 and 8 ended level. In the table, Rio Ave are 16th with 7 points and SC Braga are 8th with 14 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Rio Ave vs SC Braga?

Our prediction is SC Braga to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.53. Win chances: Rio Ave 5%, draw 21%, SC Braga 74%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rio Ave vs SC Braga?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 52%).

What time is Rio Ave vs SC Braga?

Rio Ave vs SC Braga (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 21:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rio Ave vs SC Braga?

The double chance X2 (Draw or SC Braga) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.12. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Primeira Liga table

Rio Ave16th7 pts
SC Braga8th14 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 FC Porto 101000 2130
2 Benfica 10811 1925
3 Sporting CP 10631 1221
4 Santa Clara 10631 921
5 Arouca 11623 520
6 Academico Viseu 10622 320
7 GIL Vicente 10433 115
8 SC Braga 10424 114
9 Moreirense 10424 -414
10 Famalicao 11344 113
11 Alverca 10325 -111
12 Estrela 10244 -410
13 Vitória SC 10235 09
14 Maritimo 10226 -128
15 Nacional 10217 -97
16 Rio Ave 10217 -147
17 Casa Pia 10217 -147
18 Estoril 10028 -142