Liga Portugal
— Matchday 5
Santa Clara
vs
Rio Ave
1X2
Santa Clara
56.8%
Draw
27.9%
Rio Ave
15.3%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
39.6%
Under 2.5
60.4%
BTTS
Both Score
41.2%
No
58.8%
Model Reasoning
Santa Clara favoured (57%)
Key factors:
• The model expects Santa Clara to create significantly more chances (1.6 xG vs 0.7 xG).
• Rio Ave are missing key goalkeeper Cezary Miszta (Back problems).
• Rio Ave's attacking numbers are underwhelming.
• Playing at home is a factor in Santa Clara's favour.
• Santa Clara's attack has been below average.
Most likely scoreline: 1-0.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Santa Clara
W
L
D
W
W
Rio Ave
L
D
L
L
W
Squad News
Santa Clara
- Injured MT Defender · Cruciate ligament tear
Rio Ave
- Injured Cezary Miszta ★ Goalkeeper · Back problems
- Injured Brandon Aguilera Midfielder · Cruciate ligament tear
Season Stats
3
Played
3
7
Points
3
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+2
Goal Diff
-1
2
Clean Sheets
1
Head to Head
1 match played
Santa Clara
Draws
Rio Ave
Last meeting (11 Apr 2026): 0-2