Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Why we picked this for Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon
Our pick for Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon in Primeira Liga is Over 2.5 goals, with 82% confidence. Recent form: 2 of Rio Ave's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.2 goals per game in total), against 3 of 5 for Sporting Lisbon (3.4 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 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 2 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 82%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 0-3. 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
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2024 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 3-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 3-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 2-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Feb 06, 2023 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Dec 07, 2022 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |