Rio Ave host Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga on matchday 4, 28 August 2026.

Rio Ave: One Win, Two Goals

In the league this season, Rio Ave have recorded 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses, scoring 2 goals and conceding 3 goals. They sit tenth. J. Blesa is the club's top scorer with 1 goal.

  • 2026-08-22 — W 2-0 vs Estoril
  • 2026-08-15 — L 0-2 vs FC Porto
  • 2026-08-09 — L 0-1 vs GIL Vicente

Key players:

  • J. Blesa — 1g 1a in 3 apps
  • Tamble Monteiro — 1g 0a in 3 apps
  • E. van der Gouw — 0g 0a in 3 apps
  • G. Liavas — 0g 0a in 3 apps

Sporting CP: Two Wins, Eight Goals

In the league this season, Sporting CP have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, scoring 8 goals and conceding 5 goals. They sit second. F. Ioannidis is the club's top scorer with 2 goals.

  • 2026-08-22 — W 3-1 vs Alverca
  • 2026-08-14 — W 3-2 vs Vitória SC
  • 2026-08-08 — D 2-2 vs Estrela

Key players:

  • F. Ioannidis — 2g 2a in 2 apps
  • Geny Catamo — 0g 3a in 3 apps
  • R. Zalazar — 1g 1a in 3 apps
  • Sergi Altimira — 1g 0a in 3 apps
  • Flávio Gonçalves — 1g 0a in 3 apps

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Prediction

Correct score prediction: Rio Ave 1-2 Sporting CP

Safe Tip: Sporting CP to win

Key stats:

  • Sporting CP have scored 8 goals in the league this season.
  • Rio Ave have conceded 3 goals in the league this season.
  • Sporting CP have recorded 2 wins in the league this season.

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Prediction, Value Tip

Value Tip: Sporting CP to win and both teams to score

Key stats:

  • Rio Ave have scored 2 goals in the league this season.
  • Sporting CP have recorded 1 draw in the league this season.
  • J. Blesa has scored 1 goal in the league this season.

Verdict: Sporting CP to win — Rio Ave 1-2 Sporting CP