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On February 16, 2026, Rio Ave FC will host Moreirense FC in a critical Liga Portugal clash at home. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances; Rio Ave has secured just one victory in their last five matches, reflecting a struggling form that may impact their confidence. In comparison, Moreirense has fared slightly better, managing two wins in their last five outings, indicating a more stable trajectory as they seek to climb the league table.
Tactically, Rio Ave will aim to tighten their defense, which has been exposed in recent games, while also looking to capitalize on any set pieces where they can exploit aerial advantages. Moreirense, on the other hand, may adopt a more aggressive approach, leveraging their recent success to maintain offensive momentum and potentially catch Rio Ave off guard with quick counter-attacks.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.76 for a home win and 2.47 for an away victory, reflecting a relatively balanced perspective on the match. With our model predicting a 31.9% chance for a home win, a 29.5% chance of a draw, and a 41% likelihood of an away win, this matchup promises to be competitive. As always, outcomes remain uncertain, making this an intriguing fixture for fans and bettors alike.
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| Rio Ave 33% |
Draw 30.2% |
Moreirense 36.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.92 | 3.15 | 2.56 | |
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2.88 | 3.05 | 2.52 | |
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2.99 | 3.17 | 2.62 | Watch and Bet |
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2.7 | 3 | 2.63 | |
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2.9 | 3.16 | 2.52 | |
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2.8 | 3 | 2.5 |
Latest Results
| 08.02.26 SC Braga – Rio Ave FC – 3:0 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 |
07.02.26 Moreirense FC – Gil Vicente – 1:2 30.01.26 Vitoria Guimarães – Moreirense FC – 1:0 24.01.26 Moreirense FC – CD Santa Clara – 1:0 17.01.26 FC Alverca – Moreirense FC – 2:1 11.01.26 Moreirense FC – CD Tondela – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.09.25 Moreirense FC – Rio Ave FC – 3:1 13.04.25 Moreirense FC – Rio Ave FC – 0:2 30.11.24 Rio Ave FC – Moreirense FC – 3:2 02.03.24 Moreirense FC – Rio Ave FC – 0:0 01.10.23 Rio Ave FC – Moreirense FC – 0:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 42:7 | 35 | 56 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 55:12 | 43 | 52 |
| 3 | Benfica | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 44:12 | 32 | 49 |
| 4 | Braga | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 44:18 | 26 | 39 |
| 5 | Gil Vicente | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 31:17 | 14 | 37 |
| 6 | Famalicao | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 27:20 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | Estoril | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 43:35 | 8 | 30 |
| 8 | Moreirense | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 27:29 | -2 | 30 |
| 9 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 23:30 | -7 | 28 |
| 10 | Alverca | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 21:36 | -15 | 24 |
| 11 | Estrela | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 25:37 | -12 | 23 |
| 12 | Arouca | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 26:46 | -20 | 23 |
| 13 | Nacional | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 27:30 | -3 | 21 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 22:41 | -19 | 20 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 22:39 | -17 | 19 |
| 16 | Santa Clara | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16:26 | -10 | 17 |
| 17 | Tondela | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14:35 | -21 | 14 |
| 18 | AFS | 21 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 15:54 | -39 | 5 |
Liga Portugal Outrights
1. FC Porto: 1.29 (70.76%)
2. Sporting CP: 4.4 (20.75%)
3. Benfica: 13.7 (6.66%)
4. Gil Vicente: 100 (0.91%)
5. Braga: 100 (0.91%)
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