Sporting CP - Rio Ave

Liga Portugal Bwin Season 2026 - Round 21
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Match preview

Sporting CP take on Rio Ave in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio José Alvalade on 7 February 2027. Sporting CP arrive on the back of 3 straight wins.

The most recent match for Sporting CP was a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League), preceded by a 2-0 win over Casa Pia.

The most recent match for Rio Ave was a 1-2 defeat against Academico Viseu, preceded by a 0-4 defeat against Famalicao.

The numbers favour Sporting CP, with 21 points and 11 goals conceded in 10 matches, against 7 points and 23 goals conceded in 10 matches for Rio Ave.

Sporting CP have won the last 7 meetings between the sides. The record over the 28 previous meetings: 21 wins for Sporting CP, 3 wins for Rio Ave and 4 draws. See every meeting between Sporting CP and Rio Ave.

Our algorithm predicts Sporting CP to win, with a probability of 78%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

21 Sporting CP
4 Draw
3 Rio Ave
57% Over 2.5 goals
46% Both teams scored
3.0 Goals per match
Logo Sporting CP 15 | Logo Rio Ave 1 Clean sheets
🔥 Sporting CP won the last 7 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win: Rio Ave 0-4 Sporting CP (2026)
Most goals: Sporting CP 5-2 Rio Ave (2018)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Sporting CP
2.25
Logo Rio Ave
0.79
Goals in home matches
Logo Sporting CP
2.36
Logo Rio Ave
0.79
Goals in away matches
Logo Sporting CP
2.14
Logo Rio Ave
0.79
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Estádio José Alvalade

Capacity

50466

Address

Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca
Lisboa

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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.