Primeira Liga
Match Analysis
Rio Ave
Sporting CP
Rio Ave
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W
D
W
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Sporting CP
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W
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What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave | Sporting CP | 1 - 4 | May 11, 2026 |
| Sporting CP | Rio Ave | 4 - 0 | December 28, 2025 |
| Rio Ave | Sporting CP | 1 - 2 | April 22, 2025 |
| Sporting CP | Rio Ave | 2 - 0 | April 3, 2025 |
| Rio Ave | Sporting CP | 0 - 3 | January 18, 2025 |
| Sporting CP | Rio Ave | 3 - 1 | August 9, 2024 |
Rio Ave Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 26 | Away | GIL Vicente | 1 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 1, 26 | Home | Tondela | 3 - 1 | Win |
| Jul 19, 26 | Home | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Jul 15, 26 | Away | Portimonense | 0 - 3 | Win |
| Jul 11, 26 | Home | Arouca | 2 - 1 | Win |
| May 16, 26 | Away | Casa Pia | 1 - 1 | Draw |
Sporting CP Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Estrela | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Jul 31, 26 | Home | Nottingham Forest | 4 - 1 | Win |
| Jul 25, 26 | Home | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 20, 26 | Home | Strasbourg | 7 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 14, 26 | Home | Celtic | 4 - 1 | Win |
| May 24, 26 | Home | Torreense | 1 - 1 | Draw |
Primeira Liga Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sporting CP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.59% likelihood that both Rio Ave and Sporting CP will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Sporting CP to win
This prediction indicates that Sporting CP has a 71.69% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 13.56 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.8% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 64.38% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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