Estadio do Rio Ave will host Sunday's football game between Rio Ave and Nacional, with the home side desperate to end a four-game winless run. Os Rioavistas aim to recover from a 1-0 defeat to Alverca, where they managed just 0.31 xG, while their home form has been particularly worrying, with no wins in their last five fixtures. Vrousai and Clemmensen are both pushing for a start as changes are expected, but Rio Ave have scored just 0.80 goals per home game across their last 10 matches.
Nacional, on the other hand, are on a five-game losing run in the Portuguese top flight following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Famalicao. The visitors have also struggled badly away from home, winning none of their last four road fixtures and scoring just 0.50 goals per game. Fernandes, Gavriel and Kokolo are all pushing for a start after coming off the bench last time out. Despite the heavy defeat, Nacional registered 1.58 xG against Famalicao, suggesting they were more dangerous than the scoreline indicated.
Considering Rio Ave’s home advantage and Nacional’s poor away record, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Rio Ave DNB and Rio Ave or Draw.
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 15:30.
What is our Rio Ave vs Nacional prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 1 - 0 Nacional
Rio Ave vs Nacional Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jalen Blesa @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jalen Blesa @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave 0 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +1 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rio Ave to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rio Ave to Win/Rio Ave to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rio Ave - Yes @ 175 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldllwlldl | 0.60 |
| Home | dllld | 0.40 |
| Away | dlwll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 0.96 | 1.17 | 0.75 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.84 | 1.73 | 1.95 |
Nacional Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddwlllll | 0.80 |
| Home | wdwlll | 1.17 |
| Away | ldll | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.83 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.17 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.67 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.09 | 1.28 | 0.86 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.36 | 1.85 |
Rio Ave vs Nacional Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (38%)
24 Matches
Nacional (29%)
Rio Ave vs Nacional Past Results
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