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

