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Liga Portugal — Matchday 4
Rio Ave
vs
Sp Lisbon
Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:15 UTC
1X2
17.3%
74%
Rio Ave 8.7%
Draw 17.3%
Sp Lisbon 74%
Over/Under 2.5
63.7%
36.3%
Over 2.5 63.7%
Under 2.5 36.3%
BTTS
50.6%
49.4%
Both Score 50.6%
No 49.4%
Model Reasoning
Sp Lisbon favoured (74%) Key factors: • The model expects Rio Ave to create significantly more chances (0.8 xG vs 2.5 xG). • Sp Lisbon boast one of the strongest attacks in the league. • Rio Ave are without key goalkeeper Cezary Miszta (Back problems). • Sp Lisbon are missing key midfielder João Simões (Metatarsal fracture). • Sp Lisbon arrive in excellent form, unbeaten in 5 of their last 5. Most likely scoreline: 0-2.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Rio Ave
D L D L L
Sp Lisbon
W W W D W
Squad News
Rio Ave
  • Injured Cezary Miszta Goalkeeper · Back problems
  • Injured Brandon Aguilera Midfielder · Cruciate ligament tear
Sp Lisbon
  • Injured João Simões Midfielder · Metatarsal fracture
  • Injured Salvador Blopa Defender · Muscle injury
Season Stats
2
Played
2
0
Points
4
0
Goals Scored
5
3
Goals Conceded
4
-3
Goal Diff
+1
0
Clean Sheets
0
Head to Head
1 match played
0
0
1
Rio Ave Draws Sp Lisbon
Last meeting (11 May 2026): 1-4