Rio Ave vs SC Braga Prediction
Portugal · Regular Season - 11
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Rio Ave vs SC Braga: result, form and history
SC Braga beat Rio Ave 1-0 in the Primeira Liga on 8 Nov 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
SC Braga have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.7 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Rio Ave
Avg ratingAvg rating
99E. van der Gouw
20J. Tomé
13J. Lomboto
39G. Mancha
17M. Vrousai
90D. Nascimento
54G. Liavas
80S. Clemmensen
79M. Patricio
7D. Bezerra
11J. Blesa
31B. Fontes
37A. Barišić
14G. Lagerbielke
26B. Arrey-Mbi
7D. Travassos
8J. Moutinho
29J. Gorby
77G. Martínez
10P. Victor
9F. Navarro
21R. HortaRio Ave Substitutes
SC Braga Substitutes
Match Stats
Rio AveSC Braga Team Comparison
Rio AveSC BragaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Rio Ave- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
SC Braga- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Rio Ave1Wins · 10%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
08/02/2026SC BragaRio Ave31/08/2025Rio AveSC Braga02/03/2025Rio AveSC Braga29/09/2024SC BragaRio Ave09/03/2024Rio AveSC Braga07/10/2023SC BragaRio Ave05/03/2023SC BragaRio Ave11/09/2022Rio AveSC Braga17/04/2021Rio AveSC Braga22/12/2020SC BragaRio AveRecent Form
Rio Ave
SC Braga
AarhusSC BragaSC Braga
FamalicaoSC BragaFamalicao
NacionalSC BragaSC Braga
GentSC Braga
GIL Vicente
FC CopenhagenSC BragaSC Braga
Sporting CP
Santa ClaraSC BragaSC Braga
EstorilReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.27 cards a match, 0.25 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.52).
Cards come from 117 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27:5 | +22 | 33 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Benfica | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 30:10 | +20 | 28 | WWWWL |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24:11 | +13 | 24 | WWLWD |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16:8 | +8 | 21 | LWLWD |
| 5 |  Arouca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 13:8 | +5 | 20 | LWWWD |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15:13 | +2 | 20 | LWWWW |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10:8 | +2 | 18 | WDLWW |
| 8 | SC Braga | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | +2 | 17 | WWLLL |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:18 | -5 | 14 | LWWLD |
| 10 | Famalicao | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:14 | +1 | 13 | WLWLW |
| 11 |  Alverca | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14:15 | -1 | 12 | DLLWW |
| 12 |  Estrela | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17:22 | -5 | 10 | LLLLL |
| 13 | Nacional | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11:19 | -8 | 10 | WLWLL |
| 14 |  Vitória SC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11:12 | -1 | 9 | LDWLD |
| 15 |  Maritimo | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 8 | LLLDL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6:20 | -14 | 8 | DLWLW |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9:24 | -15 | 7 | LLLWL |
| 18 | Estoril | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5:19 | -14 | 2 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 27:5 | 33 |
| 2 | Benfica | 11 | 30:10 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 11 | 24:11 | 24 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 11 | 16:8 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca | 11 | 13:8 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 11 | 15:13 | 20 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 11 | 10:8 | 18 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 11 | 13:11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 11 | 13:18 | 14 |
| 10 | Famalicao | 11 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Alverca | 11 | 14:15 | 12 |
| 12 | Estrela | 11 | 17:22 | 10 |
| 13 | Nacional | 11 | 11:19 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 15 | Maritimo | 10 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 11 | 6:20 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 11 | 9:24 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril | 10 | 5:19 | 2 |
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About the Rio Ave vs SC Braga forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Rio Ave and SC Braga in the Primeira Liga table
In the Primeira Liga table, SC Braga are 8th and Rio Ave 17th, 10 points apart. League goal record so far: Rio Ave 9-24, SC Braga 13-11. The full standings are on the Primeira Liga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.