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 84% 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 (3.0 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.
Previous meetings agree, with 4 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. At 84%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | Sporting Lisbon | Rio Ave | 4-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Rio Ave | Sporting Lisbon | 0-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| 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✕ |