| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 2 (20%) | 5 (50%) |
| Drawn | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) |
| Lost | 4 (40%) | 2 (20%) |
Predictions & Betting Tips
Rio Ave show a mild home advantage over Sporting Braga on the road, but the difference is minimal. Expect a competitive and possibly low-margin game.
Rio Ave frequently score in home matches (90%), while Sporting Braga are more variable. Over 1.5 goals may still occur, mainly driven by the hosts.
BTTS trends are mixed over the recent 10 games: one team may score while the other doesn’t. This market carries more uncertainty, so combining with goals or win stats is advised.
Sporting Braga often produce high corner totals away (60%). Even if the home side is lower, visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.
Our Tip: Under 3.5 Goals looks solid. Rio Ave have stayed under the 4-goal line in 80% of their last 10 home matches, with Sporting Braga showing the same in 90% of their last 10 away fixtures. Both sides keep things tight more often than not.
Team Form
Sporting Braga have shown better form on their travels than Rio Ave at home. They may be the team to watch in this encounter.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored. This could indicate a low-scoring match, with a strong possibility of clean sheets influencing the outcome.
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
Match Goals
Rio Ave have been consistently involved in high-scoring home matches, while Sporting Braga have seen fewer goals away. Expect a lively home side, though the away team may keep the scoreline tighter.
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 9 (90%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 7 (70%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 9 (90%) |
Team Goals
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Rio Ave and Sporting Braga may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Scored | 7 (70%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Scored | 3 (30%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 8 (80%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 4 (40%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 2 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 11 (1.1 avg) | 14 (1.4 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 15 (1.5 avg) | 7 (0.7 avg) |
Match Corners
Corner trends for both teams are moderate, suggesting an average number of set-piece opportunities. Rio Ave and Sporting Braga may see around 7–10 corners combined in this match.
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 7 (70%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
Team Corners
Rio Ave have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.
Sporting Braga have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 5 (50%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners For | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Rio Ave (Home Form) | Sporting Braga (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 8 (80%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 7 (70%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is likely to win, Rio Ave or Sporting Braga?
Sporting Braga have shown superior form on their travels compared to Rio Ave at home. Their recent results in Liga Portugal in Portugal indicate they could challenge for the full three points.
Will both teams score in the match between Rio Ave and Sporting Braga?
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored recently. This may point to a low-scoring Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga match in Liga Portugal.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Rio Ave and Sporting Braga?
Rio Ave have frequently played high-scoring home matches, while Sporting Braga’s away games have been lower scoring. This suggests the home team could contribute most of the goals.
Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Rio Ave or Sporting Braga?
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 Rio Ave and Sporting Braga?
Corner trends are moderate for both teams, suggesting around 7–10 corners combined in this Liga Portugal match.
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