Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC: match statistics
Sporting Braga displays significantly better form and statistics in all aspects of the game. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 10 wins, scoring 41 goals while conceding only 18. In the last 5 matches, Braga is on an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw, scoring 11 goals without conceding. Rio Ave is in 13th position with a negative goal difference (-8 in away matches) and terrible form - only 1 win in the last 5 games and 14 goals conceded. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.49 vs 1.08), and Braga has a 56% win rate at home with 44% clean sheets. Rio Ave has won only 20% of away matches and has just 10% clean sheets, which, given Braga's offensive power (2.11 goals on average at home), practically guarantees the hosts as favorites for this fixture.
Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting Braga played against Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Sporting Braga has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Rio Ave FC has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting Braga scores 2.05 goals per game and allows 0.90. Rio Ave FC scores 1.10 and allows 1.90. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Sporting Braga's games and 55% of Rio Ave FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 65%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting Braga has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.04 per game. Sporting Braga takes 13.1 shots per game, while Rio Ave FC takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting Braga leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting Braga's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Rio Ave FC, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Sporting Braga displays significantly better form and statistics in all aspects of the game. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 10 wins, scoring 41 goals while conceding only 18. In the last 5 matches, Braga is on an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw, scoring 11 goals without conceding. Rio Ave is in 13th position with a negative goal difference (-8 in away matches) and terrible form - only 1 win in the last 5 games and 14 goals conceded. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.49 vs 1.08), and Braga has a 56% win rate at home with 44% clean sheets. Rio Ave has won only 20% of away matches and has just 10% clean sheets, which, given Braga's offensive power (2.11 goals on average at home), practically guarantees the hosts as favorites for this fixture.
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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
| Sporting Braga | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.30 |
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 Braga is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Sporting Braga · 0.6 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
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 Braga is 86% better for: goals scored per game.
2.05 goals / game - Sporting Braga · 1.1 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
Sporting Braga is 111% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Sporting Braga · 1.9 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
Sporting Braga scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 meczów).
Rio Ave FC scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Sporting Braga keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 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 - Sporting Braga
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
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 Braga is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Sporting Braga · 1.05 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Braga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 20%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -6 |
* 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 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sporting Braga
Rio Ave FC
* 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
| Sporting Braga | Liga | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 45% | 45% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 31% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 95% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting Braga's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rio Ave FC. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC?
The Liga NOS match finished Sporting Braga 3:0 Rio Ave FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC?
Sporting Braga score 2.05 goals per game on average and Rio Ave FC 1.10. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sporting Braga's matches and 55% of Rio Ave FC's.
What form are Sporting Braga and Rio Ave FC in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting Braga have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Rio Ave FC 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC?
The statistical background for Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.