Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Football Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Sunday 30th November, 15:30 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Rio Ave sit 12th in the table after 11 games, averaging 1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per home match this season. Santa Clara are 14th after 11 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded on the road. Rio Ave have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Santa Clara have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Rio Ave have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Santa Clara are lower on the road (40%, 4/10), averaging 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded away from home.

Rio Ave frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Santa Clara are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 60% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

High corner counts are a feature of both teams' games this season — Rio Ave have seen 10+ corners in 90% of home fixtures (9/10), Santa Clara in 80% away (8/10). Over 9.5 Corners looks well supported.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Rio Ave see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Santa Clara in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Rio Ave (12th) and Santa Clara (14th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 74:25 +49 80
4 Sporting Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 +28 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
8 Vitória Guimarães 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
9 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
12 Rio Ave H 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
13 Santa Clara A 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
15 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
16 Estrela Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21

Team Form

Rio Ave have lost 50% of their home matches this season, while Santa Clara have been more resilient on the road (40% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Lost 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Rio Ave frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Santa Clara are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Rio Ave frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Santa Clara are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Rio Ave have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Santa Clara in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 10 (1 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 17 (1.7 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Rio Ave (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Santa Clara (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Rio Ave have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Santa Clara have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Rio Ave (Home Form) Santa Clara (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Rio Ave and Santa Clara. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

18th Apr, 2025
Rio Ave
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Santa Clara
Corners 6–4 Cards 2–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
7th Dec, 2024
Santa Clara
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Rio Ave
Corners 6–2 Cards 2–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
27th Jul, 2024
Rio Ave
1 – 2 HT: 1-2
Santa Clara
Corners 6–2 Cards 1–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17th Mar, 2023
Santa Clara
0 – 2 HT: 0-0
Rio Ave
Corners 2–7 Cards 4–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
2nd Oct, 2022
Rio Ave
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Santa Clara
Corners 1–8 Cards 2–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd Jul, 2022
Rio Ave
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Santa Clara
Corners 0–0 Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
22nd Sep, 2021
Rio Ave
2 – 2 HT: 1-2
Santa Clara
Corners 7–4 Cards 2–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11th May, 2021
Santa Clara
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Rio Ave
Corners 8–6 Cards 4–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
25th Jan, 2021
Rio Ave
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Santa Clara
Corners 6–2 Cards 6–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18th Jul, 2020
Rio Ave
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Santa Clara
Corners 9–4 Cards 3–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Rio Ave vs Santa Clara across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Rio Ave 2.96
Draw 3.07
Santa Clara 2.9

Half Time Result

Rio Ave 3.6
Draw 1.9
Santa Clara 3.15

Double Chance

Rio Ave or Draw 1.48
Rio Ave or Santa Clara 1.4
Draw or Santa Clara 1.35

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.14
No 1.73

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.56
Over 2.5 2.68
Over 3.5 5.18
Under 1.5 2.72
Under 2.5 1.57
Under 3.5 1.2

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.56
Over 1.5 3.5

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.36
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 2.3
Over 11.5 2.48

Rio Ave Goals

Over 0.5 1.41
Over 1.5 3

Santa Clara Goals

Over 0.5 1.34
Over 1.5 2.6

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.47
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Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Rio Ave vs Santa Clara?

Over 8.5 Corners — Rio Ave see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Santa Clara in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Rio Ave or Santa Clara?

Rio Ave have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Santa Clara on the road (10% wins) in Liga Portugal. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Rio Ave and Santa Clara?

Mixed — Rio Ave have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Santa Clara in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Liga Portugal fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Rio Ave and Santa Clara?

Possibly — Rio Ave frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Santa Clara are lower on the road (40%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Rio Ave or Santa Clara?

Santa Clara have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Rio Ave's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Rio Ave and Santa Clara?

Yes — both Rio Ave (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Santa Clara (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Liga Portugal. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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