Santa Clara vs Rio Ave predictions, Apr 11, 2026

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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
	1.85	3.35	4.69
	1.95	3.38	4.53	Watch and Bet
	1.85	3.1	4.4
	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

Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 13 and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Santa Clara won 2.

Right now, both teams are showing solid form.

Santa Clara may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Santa Clara is the team to beat.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Santa Clara won 7 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:18. (average 1.3:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Santa Clara won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:7. (average 0.8:1.2).

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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