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### Match Preview: Casa Pia vs. Rio Ave FC
On May 17, 2026, Casa Pia will host Rio Ave FC in a Liga Portugal clash that promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams enter this match with similar recent form, having each secured just one victory in their last five outings. This lack of momentum will weigh on both sides’ confidence as they seek to improve their standings.
Casa Pia’s strength lies in their home advantage, where they have typically been more formidable. Their tactical approach often focuses on organized defense and quick transitions, which they will need to employ effectively against a spirited Rio Ave side. Despite their recent struggles, Casa Pia’s performance at home could be pivotal.
Conversely, Rio Ave also faces challenges, struggling to find their rhythm. However, their resilience and ability to counterattack can prove troublesome for Casa Pia, particularly if they can capitalize on any defensive lapses.
The bookmakers have Casa Pia favored at odds of 1.68, suggesting they are expected to come out on top. According to our model, probabilities lean towards a 57.7% chance of a home win. However, both teams are desperate for points, making this matchup more unpredictable than the odds suggest. As always in football, anything can happen.
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| Casa Pia 54.9% |
Draw 24% |
Rio Ave 21.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.74 | 4.01 | 4.46 | |
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1.72 | 3.7 | 4.45 | |
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1.78 | 4.09 | 4.47 | Watch and Bet |
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1.75 | 3.7 | 4.2 | |
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1.72 | 4.18 | 4.23 |
Latest Results
| 11.05.26 Vitoria Guimarães – Casa Pia – 0:1 03.05.26 Casa Pia – CD Tondela – 0:1 27.04.26 Gil Vicente – Casa Pia – 2:1 23.04.26 Casa Pia – SC Braga – 0:1 18.04.26 Casa Pia – CD Santa Clara – 0:0 |
11.05.26 Rio Ave FC – Sporting Lisbon – 1:4 03.05.26 Rio Ave FC – Gil Vicente – 0:0 25.04.26 Vitoria Guimarães – Rio Ave FC – 2:0 17.04.26 Rio Ave FC – AVS Futebol SAD – 2:2 11.04.26 CD Santa Clara – Rio Ave FC – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.01.26 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 3:1 29.03.25 Casa Pia – Rio Ave FC – 2:1 12.01.25 Casa Pia – Rio Ave FC – 1:3 02.11.24 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 2:2 11.02.24 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 1:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto ✔ | 33 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 65:18 | 47 | 85 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 86:24 | 62 | 79 |
| 3 | Benfica | 33 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 71:24 | 47 | 77 |
| 4 | Braga ✔ | 33 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 62:34 | 28 | 58 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41:29 | 12 | 53 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 47:35 | 12 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 37:49 | -12 | 42 |
| 8 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 39:49 | -10 | 42 |
| 9 | Estoril | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 53:54 | -1 | 39 |
| 10 | Arouca | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 44:63 | -19 | 39 |
| 11 | Alverca | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 35:51 | -16 | 39 |
| 12 | Santa Clara | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 32:40 | -8 | 36 |
| 13 | Rio Ave | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 34:56 | -22 | 35 |
| 14 | Nacional | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 35:45 | -10 | 31 |
| 15 | Estrela | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 36:54 | -18 | 29 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 30:56 | -26 | 29 |
| 17 | Tondela | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 26:52 | -26 | 28 |
| 18 | AFS ✔ | 33 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 27:67 | -40 | 20 |
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