Updated: Prediction of the match winner (1X2), over/under goals, both teams to score, and correct score.
Round 5 on 06/09/2026.
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction
 | vs |  |
| Santa Clara | Rio Ave | |
D W W | L L W | |
| pos 3rd | pos 10th | |
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 58% | 16% | 26% |
| Correct score | ||
| 1 - 0 | ||
| Total | Both score |
|---|---|
| U 2.5 85% | Yes 32% |
| No 68% |
Pre-match tips: 12, Under 2.5, BTTS-No
Betting tips: Santa Clara is likely to win, but the probability isn't high enough; therefore, to hedge the risk, the selection includes both Santa Clara's victory and Rio Ave's win. Thus, a double chance bet 12 is suitable.
Total goals predicted to be Under 2.5.
Both Teams may not Score, so BTTS is No.
More details of the prediction are below.
Latest standings
| Team | Pts | G | W/D/L | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 9 | 3 | 3/0/0 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 7 | 3 | 2/1/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Santa Clara | 7 | 3 | 2/1/0 | 2 |
| 4 | Maritimo | 7 | 3 | 2/1/0 | 2 |
| 5 | Gil Vicente | 6 | 2 | 2/0/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Arouca | 6 | 3 | 2/0/1 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica | 4 | 2 | 1/1/0 | 7 |
| 8 | Nacional | 4 | 3 | 1/1/1 | 1 |
| 9 | Vitoria BA | 3 | 3 | 1/0/2 | -1 |
| 10 | Rio Ave | 3 | 3 | 1/0/2 | -1 |
| 11 | Estrela | 2 | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0 |
| 12 | Academico Viseu | 2 | 3 | 0/2/1 | -1 |
| 13 | Braga | 1 | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Famalicao | 1 | 3 | 0/1/2 | -2 |
| 15 | Estoril | 1 | 3 | 0/1/2 | -4 |
| 16 | Moreirense | 1 | 2 | 0/1/1 | -4 |
| 17 | Alverca | 1 | 3 | 0/1/2 | -4 |
| 18 | Casa Pia | 0 | 3 | 0/0/3 | -10 |
Santa Clara is scheduled to take on Rio Ave in Liga Portugal on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at Ponta Delgada.
Santa Clara currently occupies the 3rd position in the league standings with 7 points, while Rio Ave holds the 10th spot with 3 points.
In recent performances, Santa Clara has 2 wins and 0 losses in their last 3 matches in the Liga Portugal, whereas Rio Ave has 1 wins and 2 losses in their last 3 games.
| Avg. Goals in Last Matches | ||
| 2.0 | 1H Total | 0.7 |
| 2.0 | Total | 1.7 |
Our prediction gives Santa Clara 58% chance of winning, 16% chance of a draw and 26% chance of Rio Ave winning. Santa Clara v Rio Ave predicted to finish 1 - 0.
The probability of fewer than 2.5 goals in the match is 85%, more than 2.5 goals is 15%, and both teams to score is 32%.
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Legend
The prediction shows in red the probability of outcomes in percentages (%) and the exact score, while blue indicates the betting odds, if available.
- 1 X 2 – match result: 1 – home win, X – draw, 2 – away win
- Pos – current position of the team in the league/group
- Correct score – prediction of the exact final score
- Total – prediction for total goals in the match: Over (O) / Under (U) (e.g., O2.5 means over 2.5 goals – 3 or more)
- Both score – whether both teams will score: Yes – both teams score, No – at least one team fails to score
- Postponed – match has been postponed to another time/day
- Team form (last 5 matches): W (green) – win, D (yellow) – draw, L (red) – loss
- In-match statistics: ball possession by teams in %, number of shots on goal, and red cards received by players
Live Match score is updated once a minute while the match is in progress. Statistics, predictions, and tips are updated every 5 minutes.
Pre-match Tips – these are predictions and suggestions provided before the match starts. Once the game begins and the situation on the field becomes clearer, the pre-match tips are replaced with Live Tips.
In the league table: Pts – points, G – matches played, W – wins, D – draws, L – losses, +/- – goal difference (scored minus conceded).
In the match table: the final score is shown in bold, the half-time score is shown in parentheses ( ), and P indicates penalties after the match, if applicable.