Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 33· Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 11 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Rio Ave vs Sporting CP tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sporting CP +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 90% | 1.11 | - |
| X2Sporting CP or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Rio Ave +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| 1XRio Ave or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.14 | - |
| 2Sporting CP to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sporting CP -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 3.94 | - |
| 1Rio Ave to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rio Ave -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 10% | 9.88 | - |
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP preview & analysis
Match preview
Rio Ave host Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 33) at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Monday, 11 May 2026, with kick-off at 19:15 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Rio Ave have won 0, Sporting CP have won 5 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sporting CP narrow favourites: Rio Ave 23%, draw 38%, Sporting CP 39%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.1 - 1.6 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | +48 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | +65 | 82 |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | +49 | 80 |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +28 | 59 |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | +13 | 56 |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +9 | 50 |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -12 | 43 |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -17 | 42 |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -12 | 42 |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -3 | 39 |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -17 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | -22 | 36 |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -9 | 36 |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -8 | 34 |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -18 | 30 |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -26 | 30 |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -28 | 28 |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | -40 | 21 |
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
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Sporting CP are favourites. Our model gives Rio Ave a 23% chance of winning, Sporting CP 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kick off?
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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kicks off at 19:15 UTC on Monday, 11 May 2026 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde.
