Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 11
Rio Ave
SC Braga8 Nov
Rio Ave vs SC Braga Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.8
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More Rio Ave vs SC Braga tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5SC Braga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2SC Braga or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Rio Ave +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.40 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XRio Ave or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2SC Braga to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5SC Braga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.53 | - |
| 1Rio Ave to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rio Ave -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.10 | - |
Rio Ave vs SC Braga preview & analysis
Match preview
Rio Ave host SC Braga in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 11) on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 20:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Rio Ave are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 14. Most recently they beat Nacional 3-2 at home. They're 14th in the table with 7 points from 8 games. SC Braga are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to FC Copenhagen 0-3 away. They're 9th in the table with 11 points from 7 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Rio Ave have won 1, SC Braga have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes SC Braga narrow favourites: Rio Ave 23%, draw 38%, SC Braga 39%. We expect around 3.1 goals (1.3 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Rio Ave 1-2 SC Braga.
Recent form
Rio Ave- 11 OctHNacional3-2
- 19 SeptAAlverca0-1
- 14 SeptHEstrela3-3
- 6 SeptASanta Clara0-4
- 28 AugHSporting CP0-4
SC Braga- 15 OctAFC Copenhagen0-3
- 9 OctHSporting CP1-3
- 20 SeptASanta Clara0-0
- 14 SeptHEstoril1-0
- 10 SeptAEstrela1-2
Head to head
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 |  Vitória SC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 |  Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -14 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
Rio Ave vs SC Braga: FAQ
What is the Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Rio Ave 1-2 SC Braga.
Who is the favourite to win Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
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SC Braga are favourites. Our model gives Rio Ave a 23% chance of winning, SC Braga 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Rio Ave vs SC Braga kick off?
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Rio Ave vs SC Braga kicks off at 20:30 UTC on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
