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
Key match information
Sporting Braga played Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Sporting Braga: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Rio Ave FC: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting Braga scores 2.05 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. Rio Ave FC scores 1.10 and concedes 1.90. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting Braga 45%, Rio Ave FC 55%. Over 2.5: Sporting Braga 65%, Rio Ave FC 65%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting Braga has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.04. Sporting Braga: 13.1 shots per match, Rio Ave FC: 9.3.
Match halves
Sporting Braga: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.80. Rio Ave FC: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Sporting Braga: 16-30 (10 goals). Rio Ave FC: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sporting Braga is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Sporting Braga · 0.6 pts / match - 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 match.
2.05 goals / match - Sporting Braga · 1.1 goals / match - Rio Ave FC
Sporting Braga is 111% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - Sporting Braga · 1.9 goals / match - Rio Ave FC
Sporting Braga scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 matches).
Rio Ave FC scores in 60% of matches (12 of 20 matches), while Sporting Braga keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Braga
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sporting Braga · 1.05 pts / match - Rio Ave FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Braga - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 20%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sporting Braga
Rio Ave FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Sporting Braga 0 - 1 - 0 Rio Ave FC. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.