Braga vs Rio Ave predictions, Feb 08, 2026

Feb 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Liga Portugal, on Sunday,

Braga

Rio Ave

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In an upcoming Liga Portugal match on February 8, 2026, SC Braga will face off against Rio Ave FC at their home stadium. Both teams have shown varying forms recently, with Braga securing victories in three of their last five matches, while Rio Ave has managed to win only one.

SC Braga, with home advantage, are the clear favorites according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.23 in their favor compared to 12.41 for Rio Ave FC. Braga will look to capitalize on their recent winning streak and use their tactical strengths to dominate the game. On the other hand, Rio Ave will need to step up their game and overcome their recent struggles to pull off an upset.

With both teams looking to secure important points in the league standings, this match is shaping up to be an intriguing clash between two teams with different recent form trends. The outcome of this match is uncertain, but it promises to be an exciting battle on the pitch.

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Braga
76.9%		 Draw
15.2%		 Rio Ave
8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.24 6.6 13.4 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 1.23 6.04 12.41
Best for US Customers 1.22 5.75 10

Latest Results

29.01.26 Go Ahead Eagles – SC Braga – 0:0
25.01.26 SC Braga – FC Alverca – 5:0
22.01.26 SC Braga – Nottingham Forest – 1:0
18.01.26 CD Tondela – SC Braga – 0:1
14.01.26 AD Fafe – SC Braga – 2:1		 31.01.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Arouca – 0:3
25.01.26 Atletico Nacional – Rio Ave FC – 4:0
17.01.26 Rio Ave FC – SL Benfica – 0:2
04.01.26 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 3:1
28.12.25 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 4:0

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 5 and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Braga won 2.
  • Braga is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Rio Ave‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, Braga is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Braga won 8 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 29:20. (average 1.5:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Braga won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 18:6. (average 2:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 Rio Ave FC – SC Braga – 2:2
    02.03.25 Rio Ave FC – SC Braga – 2:1
    29.09.24 SC Braga – Rio Ave FC – 4:0
    09.03.24 Rio Ave FC – SC Braga – 0:0
    07.10.23 SC Braga – Rio Ave FC – 2:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 FC Porto 19 18 1 0 40:4 36 55
    2 Sporting CP 20 16 3 1 54:11 43 51
    3 Benfica 20 13 7 0 42:11 31 46
    4 Gil Vicente 20 9 7 4 29:16 13 34
    5 Braga 19 9 6 4 37:18 19 33
    6 Moreirense 20 9 3 8 26:27 -1 30
    7 Estoril 20 8 5 7 41:33 8 29
    8 Famalicao 20 8 5 7 24:19 5 29
    9 Vitoria Guimaraes 20 8 4 8 21:27 -6 28
    10 Alverca 20 7 3 10 20:34 -14 24
    11 Nacional 20 5 5 10 27:30 -3 20
    12 Estrela 20 4 8 8 24:37 -13 20
    13 Rio Ave 20 4 8 8 22:38 -16 20
    14 Arouca 20 5 5 10 23:44 -21 20
    15 Santa Clara 20 4 5 11 16:25 -9 17
    16 Casa Pia 19 3 6 10 20:38 -18 15
    17 Tondela 20 3 4 13 12:33 -21 13
    18 AFS 19 0 5 14 14:47 -33 5

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