Rio Ave FC — Sporting CP: Win probabilities, 28.08.2026
Final result
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 28.6% |
| 12 | 82.6% | |
| X2 | 88.8% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 48.9% / 51.1% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 95.4% / 4.6% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 81.3% / 18.7% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 59.5% / 40.5% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 37.1% / 62.9% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 19.9% / 80.1% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 9.2% / 90.8% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Match preview
Rio Ave FC face Sporting CP in a Liga Portugal meeting where the visitors hold the clearer overall edge. The available assessment points strongly towards Sporting CP, with the away side better positioned to control the match and make the most of its attacking opportunities. Rio Ave FC will need to remain compact and disciplined, particularly if Sporting CP establish possession in advanced areas.
The game is also expected to have an open, high-scoring profile rather than a tightly limited contest. However, whether both teams find the net is less clear, so Rio Ave FC’s attacking contribution remains an important variable. The most plausible scorelines point to a Sporting CP victory, with 0:2, 0:1 and 0:3 among the leading possibilities. Overall, the outlook gives Sporting CP a substantial advantage, while the exact margin may depend on how effectively Rio Ave FC respond when they regain possession.
What matters before kick-off
Rio Ave's First Win of the Season
In Matchday 3 of Liga Portugal, Rio Ave secured a 2-0 road victory against Estoril Praia to earn their first win of the season.
Sporting CP's Early Season Form
Sporting CP enter Matchday 4 with seven points from their opening three league fixtures after defeating FC Alverca 3-1 in their last match.
Head-to-Head Record
Sporting CP have won all six of their most recent encounters with Rio Ave, including 4-0 and 4-1 victories during the previous league campaign.
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Prediction questions
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