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As CD Santa Clara hosts Rio Ave FC in a pivotal Liga Portugal clash on April 11, 2026, fans and analysts alike are keenly anticipating the outcome of this matchup. Both teams enter the game in commendable form, each having secured three victories in their last five outings. This recent success suggests a competitive tilt, with both sides aiming to capitalize on their upward momentum.
CD Santa Clara’s home advantage is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, offering 1.85 for a home win, while Rio Ave stands at 4.66 for an away victory. Santa Clara is known for its solid defensive organization and opportunistic counter-attacks, which might prove crucial in maximizing their home environment. Meanwhile, Rio Ave’s tactical versatility and ability to exploit spaces will challenge Santa Clara’s backline.
Our model indicates a 52.3% probability for a Santa Clara win, 27.7% for a draw, and 20% for an away win. A narrow scoreline of 1:0 appears likely, emphasizing the potential for a tightly contested affair. With both teams in form, the match promises to be a strategic battle with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Santa Clara 50.5% |
Draw 28.7% |
Rio Ave 20.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.85 | 3.35 | 4.69 | |
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1.95 | 3.38 | 4.53 | Watch and Bet |
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1.85 | 3.1 | 4.4 | |
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1.84 | 3.36 | 4.61 |
Latest Results
| 03.04.26 Sporting Lisbon – CD Santa Clara – 4:2 21.03.26 CD Santa Clara – Gil Vicente – 1:0 15.03.26 AVS Futebol SAD – CD Santa Clara – 0:1 08.03.26 CD Santa Clara – Vitoria Guimarães – 2:0 01.03.26 CD Tondela – CD Santa Clara – 2:2 |
04.04.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Alverca – 1:2 22.03.26 Estoril Praia – Rio Ave FC – 1:2 15.03.26 Rio Ave FC – Estrela da Amadora – 2:1 09.03.26 CD Tondela – Rio Ave FC – 0:1 01.03.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Famalicão – 0:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.11.25 Rio Ave FC – CD Santa Clara – 1:1 18.04.25 Rio Ave FC – CD Santa Clara – 1:1 07.12.24 CD Santa Clara – Rio Ave FC – 1:0 27.07.24 Rio Ave FC – CD Santa Clara – 1:2 17.03.23 CD Santa Clara – Rio Ave FC – 0:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto | 28 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 56:13 | 43 | 73 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 27 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 72:17 | 55 | 68 |
| 3 | Benfica | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 58:17 | 41 | 65 |
| 4 | Braga | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 54:27 | 27 | 49 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 35:24 | 11 | 46 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 42:28 | 14 | 45 |
| 7 | Estoril | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 48:44 | 4 | 37 |
| 8 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 34:42 | -8 | 35 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 31:40 | -9 | 35 |
| 10 | Alverca | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29:46 | -17 | 32 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 29:48 | -19 | 30 |
| 12 | Arouca | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 34:55 | -21 | 29 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 26:35 | -9 | 28 |
| 14 | Estrela | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 33:47 | -14 | 28 |
| 15 | Nacional | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 31:39 | -8 | 25 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 26:48 | -22 | 24 |
| 17 | Tondela | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 19:44 | -25 | 20 |
| 18 | AFS | 28 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 18:61 | -43 | 11 |
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