Following a 2-0 win over Estoril, Rio Ave will try to claim a major scalp when they face Sporting in the 4th round of the Primeira Liga. The hosts have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches, while their home record is particularly concerning, with no victories and only 0.80 goals scored per game across their last six at home. Miszta, Ryan Guilherme, Tome and Aguilera Zamora remain in the recovery room. Summer signing Nestory Irankunda is pushing for a start.
Sporting, meanwhile, are chasing their third consecutive league victory and should continue with their attacking approach after a convincing 3-1 win over Alverca. The Lions have scored an impressive 2.90 goals per game across their last 10 matches and have failed to score in none of those fixtures. They also created 2.32 xG against Alverca, underlining their attacking threat. Santos and Simoes remain sidelined, but Sporting have plenty of firepower available.
Given Sporting's fine form at the start of the season and attacking quality, Away Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Sporting Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Sporting's attacking style should make this an entertaining encounter).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Friday 28 August 2026 at 20:15.
What is our Rio Ave vs Sporting prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 1 - 3 Sporting
Rio Ave vs Sporting Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-3 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Luis Suarez @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Luis Suarez @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sporting -1 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Sporting -1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sporting to Win @ -1000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Sporting to Win/Sporting to Win @ -111 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sporting - No @ -125 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdldldllw | 0.90 |
| Home | lddll | 0.40 |
| Away | wldlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.80 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.21 | 1.66 | 0.76 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.63 | 1.68 |
Sporting Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwlwwdww | 2.30 |
| Home | dwwlwwww | 2.38 |
| Away | wd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.50 |
| Scored | 2.90 | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.13 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.87 | 1.88 | 1.86 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.99 | 0.96 | 1.10 |
Rio Ave vs Sporting Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (14%)
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Sporting (69%)
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