Primeira Liga
Match Analysis
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Santa Clara
W
D
W
W
D
W
Rio Ave
W
L
L
W
D
W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 0 - 2 | April 11, 2026 |
| Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1 - 1 | November 30, 2025 |
| Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1 - 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 1 - 0 | December 7, 2024 |
| Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1 - 2 | July 27, 2024 |
| Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 0 - 2 | March 17, 2023 |
Santa Clara Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Academico Viseu | 0 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 10, 26 | Home | Nacional | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Jul 25, 26 | Home | Arouca | 3 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 22, 26 | Home | Moreirense | 2 - 1 | Win |
| Jul 22, 26 | Home | Felgueiras 1932 | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Jul 18, 26 | Home | Paredes | 2 - 0 | Win |
Rio Ave Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 26 | Away | Estoril | 0 - 2 | Win |
| Aug 15, 26 | Home | FC Porto | 0 - 2 | Loss |
| 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 |
Primeira Liga Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Santa Clara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 53.72% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.Santa Clara to win
This prediction indicates that Santa Clara has a 50.52% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 28.52 %Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.28% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 57.08% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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