| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
| Drawn | 1 (10%) | 5 (50%) |
| Lost | 7 (70%) | 3 (30%) |
Predictions & Betting Tips
Both teams are closely matched, each winning around 20% of their respective home/away matches. This is likely to be a tight encounter, potentially decided by small margins.
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have been involved in high-scoring games in their last 10 home/away matches, with Over 2.5 goals landing in 80% and 70% of their games respectively. Expect an open contest with multiple goal-scoring opportunities from both sides.
Both Nacional and Rio Ave frequently see both teams scoring in their last 10 home/away matches (70% and 80%). Defensive lapses combined with effective attack suggest BTTS – Yes is highly probable.
Rio Ave often produce high corner totals away (70%). Even if the home side is lower, visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.
Our Tip: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes looks strong. Nacional see both teams score in 70% of their last 10 home games, and Rio Ave in 80% of their last 10 away games. With both sides frequently conceding and scoring, goals at both ends look likely.
Team Form
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have had a similar number of wins recently, indicating that this match could be tightly contested based on team form.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have consistently scored and conceded in recent matches. This suggests a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this game.
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 7 (70%) | 8 (80%) |
Match Goals
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have averaged multiple goals in recent matches, suggesting this game could see plenty of action and potentially exceed 2.5 goals.
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 10 (100%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 9 (90%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 3 (30%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 6 (60%) | 5 (50%) |
Team Goals
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Nacional and Rio Ave may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Scored | 7 (70%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Scored | 3 (30%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 3 (30%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 10 (100%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 8 (80%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 13 (1.3 avg) | 14 (1.4 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 22 (2.2 avg) | 19 (1.9 avg) |
Match Corners
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have consistently generated a high number of corners in recent matches. Expect an active game with plenty of set-piece opportunities for both sides.
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 9 (90%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 8 (80%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 4 (40%) |
Team Corners
Nacional have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.
Rio Ave have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, while sometimes allowing multiple corners, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities on the flanks.
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
| Nacional (Home Form) | Rio Ave (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 7 (70%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is likely to win, Nacional or Rio Ave?
Nacional have struggled more recently than Rio Ave in Liga Portugal in Portugal, suggesting the home side may need to improve to secure a positive result.
Will both teams score in the match between Nacional and Rio Ave?
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have consistently scored and conceded in recent Liga Portugal matches in Portugal, suggesting a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this Nacional vs Rio Ave game.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Nacional and Rio Ave?
Both Nacional and Rio Ave have averaged multiple goals in recent Liga Portugal matches in Portugal, suggesting this Nacional vs Rio Ave game could exceed 2.5 goals.
Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Nacional or Rio Ave?
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring, with 1–2 goals expected.
Will there be many corners in the match between Nacional and Rio Ave?
Both Nacional and Rio Ave consistently generate high corner counts in Liga Portugal in Portugal, suggesting plenty of set-piece opportunities.
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