Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 5· Estadio de São Miguel
Santa Clara
Rio Ave4-0
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Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 6 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Santa Clara vs Rio Ave tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Santa Clara +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| 1XSanta Clara or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Rio Ave +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| X2Rio Ave or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Santa Clara to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Santa Clara -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 3.93 | - |
| 2Rio Ave to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Rio Ave -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 15.52 | - |
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave preview & analysis
Match preview
Santa Clara host Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 5) at Estadio de São Miguel on Sunday, 6 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Santa Clara arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 1. Most recently they drew with Alverca 1-1 away. They're 4th in the table with 18 points from 8 games. Rio Ave arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 4. Most recently they lost to Sporting CP 0-4 at home. They're 14th in the table with 7 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Santa Clara have won 2, Rio Ave have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Santa Clara narrow favourites: Santa Clara 44%, draw 38%, Rio Ave 18%. We expect around 2.2 goals (1.4 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 41% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Santa Clara- 29 AugAAlverca1-1
- 23 AugHFamalicao1-0
Rio Ave- 28 AugHSporting CP0-4
- 22 AugAEstoril2-0
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 |
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Santa Clara vs Rio Ave?
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Santa Clara are favourites. Our model gives Santa Clara a 44% chance of winning, Rio Ave 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Santa Clara vs Rio Ave?
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We rate both teams to score at 41%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Santa Clara vs Rio Ave kick off?
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Santa Clara vs Rio Ave kicks off at 14:30 UTC on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at Estadio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada.
