Nacional - Rio Ave
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Nacional take on Rio Ave in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio da Madeira on 7 March 2027.
The most recent match for Nacional was a 2-3 defeat against Estrela, after a 0-1 defeat against Guimaraes before that.
The most recent match for Rio Ave was a 0-4 defeat against Sporting CP, after a 2-0 win over Estoril before that.
The numbers favour Nacional, with 4 points and 2 goals conceded in 2 matches, against no points and 3 goals conceded in 2 matches for Rio Ave.
Our algorithm predicts Nacional to win, with a probability of 51%. The full split: Nacional 51%, draw 26%, Rio Ave 23%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
3 Nacional
7 Draw
7 Rio Ave
35%
Over 2.5 goals
47%
Both teams scored
2.3
Goals per match
5
|
6
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Nacional 4-0 Rio Ave
(2026)
Most goals:
Nacional 3-3 Rio Ave
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.12
1.18
Goals in home matches
1.38
1.33
Goals in away matches
0.89
1.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Primeira Liga
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
FC Porto
|
12 |
Sporting CP
|
10 |
Arouca
|
9 |
Santa Clara
|
8 |
Benfica
|
7 |
GIL Vicente
|
7 |
Maritimo
|
7 |
Estrela
|
5 |
SC Braga
|
4 |
Nacional
|
4 |
Moreirense
|
4 |
Guimaraes
|
3 |
Rio Ave
|
3 |
Famalicao
|
2 |
Academico Viseu
|
2 |
Alverca
|
2 |
Estoril
|
1 |
Casa Pia
|
0 |
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.
Nacional — Formation: 3-4-2-1
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Nacional — Formation: 3-4-2-1
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1