Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction
Why we picked this for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Santa Clara against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga), rated at 88% confidence. Matches involving Santa Clara produced 2.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 3 of those went over 2.5. For Rio Ave it is 1.8 goals per game, with 1 of 5 over 2.5. The form of both teams backs the call.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 88%, 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 won.
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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
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2022 | Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Rio Ave | Santa Clara | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| 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✕ |