Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Why we picked this for Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Rio Ave against Sporting Lisbon (Primeira Liga), rated at 51% confidence. Matches involving Rio Ave produced 2.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 3 of those went over 2.5. For Sporting Lisbon it is 2.2 goals per game, with 2 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form is split here (5 of 10 games went under 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. At 51%, the recent numbers are close to even, so this is one of our weaker picks; treat it with caution. The match ended 1-1, so Under 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 2-3 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Apr 07, 2019 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 3-0 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 1-3 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Mar 18, 2018 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 2-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |