Rio Ave
Santa Clara
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Prediction
Why we picked this for Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Rio Ave against Santa Clara (Portuguese Cup), rated at 82% confidence. Matches involving Rio Ave produced 3.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 4 of those went over 2.5. For Santa Clara it is 2.6 goals per game, with 2 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form is split here (4 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. A confidence of 82% means the recent numbers clearly point to Under 2.5. The match ended 2-2, so Under 2.5 didn't come in.
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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 Santa Clara, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1-2 | Over 2.5✕ |