Rio Ave FC vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Rio Ave FC vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rio Ave FC played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on May 11, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Rio Ave FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Sporting CP has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Rio Ave FC scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.63. Sporting CP scores 2.56 and allows 0.72. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rio Ave FC's games and 56% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 69%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.18 per game. Rio Ave FC takes 10.5 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 17.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 53% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rio Ave FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 76-90+ (20 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
I predict an away win. Sporting CP shows clearly superior metrics: the visitors scored 82 goals this season versus Rio Ave’s 33, and away they average 2.13 goals scored and only 0.75 conceded per game; Rio at home average 1.00 scored and 1.56 conceded. The quality gap is visible in xG and shots — Sporting records 1.85 xG away versus the hosts’ 1.34 xG, 16.06 average shots and 6.19 on target per game versus Rio’s 12.44 and 4.19. This season Sporting have 23 wins compared to Rio Ave’s 8, Sporting’s away win rate is 69% versus Rio’s 19% home win rate, and goal difference is +22 for Sporting against -9 for Rio. Additionally, Rio failed to score in 44% of home matches, while Sporting have a 0% rate of goalless away games and a higher conversion rate of 13% versus 8%, indicating the visitors are more likely to score and control the match.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I project BTTS (Both Teams To Score) as more likely. Sporting posts a seasonal BTTS rate of 69% away and 80% in the last 5 matches, while Rio Ave at home has BTTS 44% (last 5: 40%). xG comparison supports both teams scoring: Rio Ave xG_for at home 2.20 versus Sporting xG_against away 1.08, and Sporting xG_for away 1.85 versus Rio Ave xG_against 0.92. Seasonal goals averages are 3.00 for Rio Ave at home and 2.13 for Sporting away; in the last 5 matches Rio Ave averages 1.0 goals and Sporting 1.8, with both conceding on average 1.2. A counterpoint is Rio Ave’s high clean sheet rate at home (56%), which reduces BTTS probability, but the xG advantage and Sporting’s away effectiveness prevail, yielding a final split of 68% Yes (BTTS - Yes) and 32% No (No Goal).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Average xG indicate offensive advantage for both teams: Rio Ave has xG 2.20, Sporting 1.85, and opponent defenses xG against 0.92 (Rio Ave) and 1.08 (Sporting), which when averaged gives expected goals of 1.64 for the home side and 1.39 for the visitors, total 3.03. Seasonal rates confirm a high goal environment: Rio Ave have 94% of matches over 1.5 goals, Sporting 88%, and over 2.5 respectively 81% and 56%. Additionally, average shots on target 7.63 (Rio Ave) and 6.19 (Sporting) and conversion rates 16% vs 13% suggest real scoring opportunities are created, supporting the >2.5 goals scenario. Since the expected total 3.03 is well above 1.5 and above the 2.5 threshold, I assess Over 1.5 at 92% and Over 2.5 at 73% as most likely, while Over 3.5 is less likely (31%) — seasonal Over 3.5 are 44% (Rio Ave) and 25% (Sporting), and 3.03 < 3.5. I pick the Over line 1.5 as the best betting option due to consistent xG signal (3.03 expected goals) and high seasonal >1.5 match percentages (94%/88%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rio Ave led at half-time in 9 of 16 matches (56%), averaging 1.31 goals scored by the break and only 0.13 conceded, while Sporting led at half-time in 8 of 16 (50%) with 0.81 scored and 0.31 conceded. Over the full 90 minutes Rio Ave average 3.00 goals scored and 0.69 conceded, and Sporting average 2.13 scored and 0.75 conceded; the home side have a season win rate of 75% versus 69% for the visitors, indicating a slight advantage for Rio Ave in securing the full three points. xG is 2.20 for Rio Ave versus 1.85 for Sporting, and the hosts average 19.31 shots compared to 16.06 for the visitors, supporting a scenario of initiative and maintaining a lead by Rio Ave. Therefore I assign the highest probability to 1/1 (36%), with alternatives being draw at half-time then a home turnaround X/1 (18%) or a half-time/full-time draw X/X (14%), taking into account the hosts’ 88% rate of clean sheets at half-time and Rio Ave’s strong post-break record (an average 2.25 points and a 69% second-half win rate).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Rio Ave FC | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting CP is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Rio Ave FC · 1.6 pts / game - Sporting CP
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting CP is 149% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Rio Ave FC · 2.56 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 126% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Rio Ave FC · 0.72 goals / game - Sporting CP
Rio Ave FC scores in 59% of games (19 of 32 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 44% (14 of 32 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (32 of 32 meczów), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sporting CP is 106% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Rio Ave FC · 2 pts / game - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Rio Ave FC
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Rio Ave FC | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.66 | 2.70 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 29% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Rio Ave FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting CP. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rio Ave FC vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Rio Ave FC 1:4 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rio Ave FC vs Sporting CP?
Rio Ave FC score 1.03 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.56. The Liga NOS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rio Ave FC's matches and 56% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Rio Ave FC have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sporting CP 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting CP?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.