Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Why we picked this for Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
Over 2.5 goals is our call for Rio Ave against Sporting Lisbon (Portuguese Cup), rated at 75% confidence. Matches involving Rio Ave produced 1.2 goals per game over their last 5, and 0 of those went over 2.5. For Sporting Lisbon it is 3.4 goals per game, with 4 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 1 of their last 5 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 75%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 0-2. The pick lost.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07, 2022 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 3-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| May 05, 2021 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |