Tondela vs Rio Ave — Liga Portugal Match Preview

Tondela face Rio Ave in Liga Portugal at Estádio João Cardoso, kicking off on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Tondela sit 17th in the Liga Portugal table with 18 points from 0 games (0W 0D 0L), while Rio Ave are 15th with 20 points (0W 0D 0L).

Recent Form

Tondela recent form: WDDDL. W 0-2 vs Estrela Amadora (A, 2026-02-20 20:45:00). D 1-1 vs Alverca (H, 2026-02-13 20:45:00). D 2-2 vs Estoril (A, 2026-02-07 18:00:00). D 0-0 vs Benfica (H, 2026-02-01 20:30:00). L 3-0 vs Famalicão (A, 2026-01-25 18:00:00).

Rio Ave recent form: LLLLL. L 1-0 vs Porto (A, 2026-02-22 20:30:00). L 1-2 vs Moreirense (H, 2026-02-16 20:15:00). L 3-0 vs Sporting Braga (A, 2026-02-08 18:00:00). L 0-3 vs Arouca (H, 2026-01-31 18:00:00). L 4-0 vs Nacional (A, 2026-01-25 15:30:00).

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Tondela have won 2 times, Rio Ave have won 4 times, and 4 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-10-05 16:30:00: Rio Ave 3-0 Tondela ()
  • 2022-01-12 18:45:00: Rio Ave 0-1 Tondela ()
  • 2021-02-09 17:00:00: Rio Ave 2-1 Tondela ()
  • 2020-09-20 20:00:00: Tondela 1-1 Rio Ave ()
  • 2020-02-22 18:00:00: Tondela 1-2 Rio Ave ()

Season Statistics

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

Rio Ave: 1.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 20% BTTS Rate.

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Estádio João Cardoso
Tondela

Tondela

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Rio Ave

Rio Ave

About Tondela vs Rio Ave Match

Competition

Liga Portugal

Kick-off

Sunday, March 8, 2026

24:00 (local time)

Venue

Estádio João Cardoso

Tondela face Rio Ave in Liga Portugal in Estádio João Cardoso, kicking off on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 24:00. Tondela sit 17th in the table with 18 points, while Rio Ave are 15th with 20 points. Tondela's recent form reads WDDDL while Rio Ave come into this game in LLLLL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Tondela
2
4
4
Rio Ave
2 Wins4 Draws4 Wins

3.0

Avg Goals Per Match

13 - 17

Total Goals H2H

80%

Both Teams Scored

60%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Rio Ave3 - 0Tondela
Rio Ave0 - 1Tondela
Rio Ave2 - 1Tondela

Based on the last 10 meetings between Tondela and Rio Ave, Rio Ave have been dominant with 4 wins compared to Tondela's 2. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.0 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)1.8
1Goals Conceded (Avg)1
2
Clean Sheets
3
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
20%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Tondela
WDDDL
W0-2vsEstrela Amadora2026-02-20 20:45:00A
D1-1vsAlverca2026-02-13 20:45:00H
D2-2vsEstoril2026-02-07 18:00:00A
D0-0vsBenfica2026-02-01 20:30:00H
L3-0vsFamalicão2026-01-25 18:00:00A
Rio Ave
LLLLL
L1-0vsPorto2026-02-22 20:30:00A
L1-2vsMoreirense2026-02-16 20:15:00H
L3-0vsSporting Braga2026-02-08 18:00:00A
L0-3vsArouca2026-01-31 18:00:00H
L4-0vsNacional2026-01-25 15:30:00A

Head to Head

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

Rio Ave3 - 0Tondela
2025-10-05 16:30:00
Rio Ave0 - 1Tondela
2022-01-12 18:45:00
Rio Ave2 - 1Tondela
2021-02-09 17:00:00
Tondela1 - 1Rio Ave
2020-09-20 20:00:00
Tondela1 - 2Rio Ave
2020-02-22 18:00:00
Rio Ave2 - 4Tondela
2019-09-15 15:00:00

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