Estoril vs Rio Ave Prediction
Portugal · Regular Season - 3
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Estoril vs Rio Ave: the result in context
Rio Ave beat Estoril 2-0 in the Primeira Liga on 22 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Rio Ave had won 2 of their previous five, compared with none for Estoril.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.0 a game across 9 meetings, with both teams scoring in 6. Referee Carlos Macedo averages 4.51 cards a game, 1.00 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Estoril
Avg ratingAvg rating
1J. Robles
2R. Sánchez
4Ferro
15I. Sierra Arnal
3F. Medrano
90T. Brito
5A. Tsoungui
99R. Guitane
C12J. Carvalho
7A. Lacximicant
14Y. Begraoui
99E. Van Der Gouw
54G. Liavas
23F. Petrasso
C14J. Brabec
6N. Abbey
44T. Nikitscher
90D. Nascimento
30R. Galčík
11J. Blesa
7D. Bezerra
9T. MonteiroEstoril Substitutes
Rio Ave Substitutes
Match Stats
EstorilRio Ave Team Comparison
EstorilRio AveAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Estoril- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.7 vs 0 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Rio Ave- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.1 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 9 meetings, all competitions
Estoril4Wins · 45%2Wins · 22%Previous meetings
22/03/2026EstorilRio Ave01/11/2025Rio AveEstoril22/02/2025EstorilRio Ave21/09/2024Rio AveEstoril31/01/2024Rio AveEstoril20/08/2023EstorilRio Ave13/02/2023Rio AveEstoril19/08/2022EstorilRio Ave
12/01/2021Rio AveEstorilRecent Form
Estoril
NacionalEstorilEstoril
Famalicao
CF Os BelenensesEstorilEstoril
Torreense
AlvercaEstorilEstoril
Atlético CPEstoril
BenficaAlvercaEstoril
SC BragaEstorilEstorilFamalicaoRio AveRio Ave
FC Porto
GIL VicenteRio AveRio Ave
TondelaRio Ave
Al-Ahli Jeddah
PortimonenseRio AveRio Ave
Arouca
Casa PiaRio AveRio Ave
Sporting CPRio AveGIL Vicente
GuimaraesRio AveReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.51 cards a match, 1.00 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.51).
Cards come from 78 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 21:4 | +17 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Benfica | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 26:8 | +18 | 22 | WWLWW |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21:11 | +10 | 18 | LWDDW |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13:6 | +7 | 18 | LWDWW |
| 5 | Arouca | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | +5 | 17 | WWDLD |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:11 | +2 | 17 | WWWWW |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8:7 | +1 | 14 | LWWDL |
| 8 | Alverca | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 | LWWWL |
| 9 | SC Braga | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 11 | LLLDW |
| 10 |  Moreirense | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 11 | WLDWL |
| 11 | Famalicao | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14:11 | +3 | 10 | WLWDD |
| 12 |  Estrela | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14:17 | -3 | 10 | LLLDW |
| 13 | Vitória SC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:10 | 0 | 8 | WLDLD |
| 14 |  Maritimo | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:19 | -10 | 8 | LLDLL |
| 15 | Nacional | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10:18 | -8 | 7 | WLLLL |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5:17 | -12 | 7 | WLWLD |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8:21 | -13 | 7 | LWLDL |
| 18 | Estoril | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5:15 | -10 | 2 | LLLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 9 | 21:4 | 27 |
| 2 | Benfica | 9 | 26:8 | 22 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 9 | 21:11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 9 | 13:6 | 18 |
| 5 | Arouca | 9 | 12:7 | 17 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 9 | 13:11 | 17 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 9 | 8:7 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 9 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga | 9 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Moreirense | 9 | 11:16 | 11 |
| 11 | Famalicao | 9 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 12 | Estrela | 9 | 14:17 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitória SC | 9 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 14 | Maritimo | 9 | 9:19 | 8 |
| 15 | Nacional | 9 | 10:18 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 9 | 5:17 | 7 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 9 | 8:21 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril | 9 | 5:15 | 2 |
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About the Estoril vs Rio Ave forecast
The forecasts for this Primeira Liga match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Estoril and Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga table
Rio Ave and Estoril are close in the Primeira Liga table, 17th and 18th, with 5 points between them. League goal record so far: Estoril 5-15, Rio Ave 8-21. The full standings are on the Primeira Liga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.