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Sporting CP to win
@ 1.31Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 0 – 4 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP preview and result
Rio Ave and Sporting CP met in the Primeira Liga on Friday 28 August 2026 at 20:15 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 4, 0 - 4 at half time.
Our model gives Rio Ave a 12% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sporting CP 71%. Our pick was Sporting CP to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.31. The pick came in ✓.
Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (0.6 for Rio Ave, 2.4 for Sporting CP). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
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. Sporting CP have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-W-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. In the table, Rio Ave are 17th with 7 points and Sporting CP are 3rd with 24 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
Our pre-match prediction is Sporting CP to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.31. Win chances: Rio Ave 12%, draw 17%, Sporting CP 71%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 58%).
What time is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP (Primeira Liga) was played on Friday 28 August 2026 at 20:15 Nigerian time (WAT).
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto |
10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 30 |
| 2 | Benfica |
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting CP |
11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | Santa Clara |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca |
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | SC Braga |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense |
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 14 |
| 10 | Famalicao |
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 11 | Alverca |
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 12 |
| 12 | Estrela |
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitória SC |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 14 | Maritimo |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 8 |
| 15 | Casa Pia |
11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 16 | Nacional |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rio Ave |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril |
10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -14 | 2 |
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FC Porto
Benfica
Sporting CP
Santa Clara
Arouca
Academico Viseu
GIL Vicente
SC Braga
Moreirense
Famalicao
Alverca
Estrela
Vitória SC
Maritimo
Casa Pia
Nacional
Rio Ave
Estoril