Rio Ave vs Sporting CP — Primeira Liga Match Preview

Rio Ave face Sporting CP in Primeira Liga at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, kicking off on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC.

Rio Ave sit 12th in the Primeira Liga table with 35 points from 32 games (8W 11D 13L), while Sporting CP are 3rd with 73 points (22W 7D 2L).

Recent Form

Rio Ave recent form: DLDWL. D 0-0 vs GIL Vicente (H, 2026-05-03). L 0-2 vs Guimaraes (A, 2026-04-25). D 2-2 vs AVS (H, 2026-04-17). W 2-0 vs Santa Clara (A, 2026-04-11). L 1-2 vs Alverca (H, 2026-04-04).

Sporting CP recent form: DDDLD. D 2-2 vs Tondela (H, 2026-04-29). D 1-1 vs AVS (A, 2026-04-26). D 0-0 vs FC Porto (A, 2026-04-22). L 1-2 vs Benfica (H, 2026-04-19). D 0-0 vs Arsenal (A, 2026-04-15).

Primeira Liga League Table

Primeira Liga League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1FC Porto3227416415+4985
2Benfica32221006922+4776
3Sporting CP3122727722+5573
4SC Braga3216976032+2857
5Famalicao32141084129+1252
6GIL Vicente32131184632+1450
7Guimaraes31126133843-542
8Moreirense32126143747-1042
9Estoril32108145253-138
10Alverca32108143450-1638
11Arouca32106164162-2136
12Rio Ave32811133352-1935
13Santa Clara3289153040-1033
14Nacional3287173543-831
15Estrela32610163654-1828
16Casa Pia32511162956-2726
17Tondela32510172452-2825
18AVS32211192466-4217

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Rio Ave have won 0 times, Sporting CP have won 9 times, and 1 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 30% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-12-28: Sporting CP 4-0 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
  • 2025-04-22: Rio Ave 1-2 Sporting CP (Taça de Portugal)
  • 2025-04-03: Sporting CP 2-0 Rio Ave (Taça de Portugal)
  • 2025-01-18: Rio Ave 0-3 Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
  • 2024-08-09: Sporting CP 3-1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)

Season Statistics

Rio Ave: 1 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

Sporting CP: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Match

Competition

Primeira Liga

Portugal

Kick-off

Sunday, May 10, 2026

16:00 (local time)

Venue

Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

Rio Ave face Sporting CP in Primeira Liga in Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, kicking off on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 16:00. Rio Ave sit 12th in the table with 35 points, while Sporting CP are 3rd with 73 points. Rio Ave's recent form reads DLDWL while Sporting CP come into this game in DDDLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Rio Ave
1
9
Sporting CP
0 Wins1 Draw9 Wins

3.0

Avg Goals Per Match

5 - 25

Total Goals H2H

30%

Both Teams Scored

60%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Sporting CP4 - 0Rio Ave
Rio Ave1 - 2Sporting CP
Sporting CP2 - 0Rio Ave

Based on the last 10 meetings between Rio Ave and Sporting CP, Sporting CP have been dominant with 9 wins compared to Rio Ave's 0. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.0 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1Goals Scored (Avg)0.8
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)1
2
Clean Sheets
2
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Rio Ave
DLDWL
D0-0vsGIL Vicente2026-05-03H
L0-2vsGuimaraes2026-04-25A
D2-2vsAVS2026-04-17H
W2-0vsSanta Clara2026-04-11A
L1-2vsAlverca2026-04-04H
Sporting CP
DDDLD
D2-2vsTondela2026-04-29H
D1-1vsAVS2026-04-26A
D0-0vsFC Porto2026-04-22A
L1-2vsBenfica2026-04-19H
D0-0vsArsenal2026-04-15A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Sporting CP4 - 0Rio Ave
2025-12-28 • Primeira Liga
Rio Ave1 - 2Sporting CP
2025-04-22 • Taça de Portugal
Sporting CP2 - 0Rio Ave
2025-04-03 • Taça de Portugal
Rio Ave0 - 3Sporting CP
2025-01-18 • Primeira Liga
Sporting CP3 - 1Rio Ave
2024-08-09 • Primeira Liga
Rio Ave3 - 3Sporting CP
2024-02-25 • Primeira Liga

Next 5 fixtures

Rio Ave

No upcoming fixtures

Primeira Liga Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto322741+4985
2Benfica3222100+4776
3Sporting CP312272+5573
4SC Braga321697+2857
5Famalicao3214108+1252
6GIL Vicente3213118+1450
7Guimaraes3112613-542
8Moreirense3212614-1042
9Estoril3210814-138
10Alverca3210814-1638
11Arouca3210616-2136
12Rio Ave3281113-1935
13Santa Clara328915-1033
14Nacional328717-831
15Estrela3261016-1828
16Casa Pia3251116-2726
17Tondela3251017-2825
18AVS3221119-4217

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