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On May 10, 2026, Rio Ave FC will host Sporting Lisbon in a highly anticipated Liga Portugal clash at Estádio dos Arcos. Examining recent form, Rio Ave FC has secured just 1 victory in their last 5 fixtures, indicating their struggle for consistency. Conversely, Sporting Lisbon is experiencing a concerning slump, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches.
Tactically, Rio Ave will likely focus on a organized defense, aiming to exploit counter-attacking opportunities against a Sporting team that might dominate possession but struggles to convert chances into goals. Sporting Lisbon, typically strong offensively, so far seems to be grappling with a lack of cutting edge, and manager’s tactical modifications will be crucial if they are to end their winless streak.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect a significant disparity, with home odds at 14.05 and away odds at 1.23, favoring Sporting as the preferred side. Despite their poor form, they will aim to regain momentum against a determined Rio Ave side eager to capitalize on home advantage. With both teams under pressure, this match could deliver unexpected outcomes, making it an intriguing encounter for fans and bettors alike.
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| Rio Ave 8.2% |
Draw 14.7% |
Sporting 77.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.27 | 6.81 | 1.22 | |
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10.5 | 5.9 | 1.24 | |
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13.2 | 6.98 | 1.23 | Watch and Bet |
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11 | 6 | 1.22 | |
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10.57 | 6.76 | 1.23 |
Latest Results
| 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 04.04.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Alverca – 1:2 |
04.05.26 Sporting Lisbon – Vitoria Guimarães – 5:1 29.04.26 Sporting Lisbon – CD Tondela – 2:2 26.04.26 AVS Futebol SAD – Sporting Lisbon – 1:1 22.04.26 FC Porto – Sporting Lisbon – 0:0 19.04.26 Sporting Lisbon – SL Benfica – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.12.25 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 4:0 22.04.25 Rio Ave FC – Sporting Lisbon – 1:2 03.04.25 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 2:0 18.01.25 Rio Ave FC – Sporting Lisbon – 0:3 09.08.24 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 3:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto ✔ | 32 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 64:15 | 49 | 85 |
| 2 | Benfica | 32 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 69:22 | 47 | 76 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 82:23 | 59 | 76 |
| 4 | Braga | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 60:32 | 28 | 57 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 41:29 | 12 | 52 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 46:32 | 14 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37:47 | -10 | 42 |
| 8 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 39:48 | -9 | 42 |
| 9 | Estoril | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 52:53 | -1 | 38 |
| 10 | Alverca | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 34:50 | -16 | 38 |
| 11 | Arouca | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 41:62 | -21 | 36 |
| 12 | Rio Ave | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 33:52 | -19 | 35 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 30:40 | -10 | 33 |
| 14 | Nacional | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 35:43 | -8 | 31 |
| 15 | Estrela | 32 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 36:54 | -18 | 28 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 29:56 | -27 | 26 |
| 17 | Tondela | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 24:52 | -28 | 25 |
| 18 | AFS ✔ | 32 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 24:66 | -42 | 17 |
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