Braga vs Rio Ave Prediction & Tips | Liga Portugal | FootballTips.app
Braga
HomeFull Time
3 - 0
HT: 1 - 0
Sunday 8 February
Rio Ave
AwayBragaTimelineRio Ave
1st Half
Grillitsch F.Assist: Victor P.
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4'
Gustavo Mancha
45'
2nd Half
Pohlmann O.Out: Papakanellos A.
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62'
Spikic D.Out: Diogo Bezerra
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70'
Blesa J.Out: Monteiro T.
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70'
Horta R. (Grillitsch F.)
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73'
Navarro F.Out: Victor P.
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74'
Rodrigues D.Out: Martinez G.
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75'
Tiknaz D. E.Out: Grillitsch F.
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82'
Lelo L.Out: Zalazar R.
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82'
Ntoi A.Out: Liavas G.
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84'
Buta L.Out: Richards O.
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84'
Lelo L.
87'
da Rocha Y.Out: Gomez V.
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89'
Horta R. (Moutinho J.)
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90+3'
Top stats
2.73Expected goals (xG)0.14
63%Ball possession37%
15Total shots7
7Shots on target2
5Big chances0
9Corner kicks1
91% (627/686)Passes86% (343/399)
1Yellow cards1
Shots
2.73Expected goals (xG)0.14
3.31xG on target (xGOT)0.09
15Total shots7
7Shots on target2
3Shots off target2
5Blocked shots3
8Shots inside the box1
7Shots outside the box6
1Hit the woodwork0
Attack
5Big chances0
9Corner kicks1
40Touches in opposition box4
2Accurate through passes0
1Offsides0
8Free kicks14
Passes
91% (627/686)Passes86% (343/399)
59% (19/32)Long passes46% (22/48)
83% (186/225)Passes in final third57% (23/40)
18% (5/28)Crosses0% (0/12)
2.14Expected assists (xA)0.07
19Throw ins14
Defense
14Fouls8
62% (13/21)Tackles59% (10/17)
47Duels won45
20Clearances35
8Interceptions12
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
2Goalkeeper saves4
0.09xGOT faced3.31
0.09Goals prevented0.31
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.22
X6.54
213.90
Recommended Bet
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Home Win
Stake: Medium (7/10)
67
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 40% on target vs Away 39% on target
Standings: Home GD +23 (36pts) vs Away GD -16 (20pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+42), Defense (+24)
donut_small Win Probabilities
100%
Braga Win
0%
Draw
0%
Rio Ave Win
Braga
Draw
Rio Ave
Match Preview
Sporting Braga will face Rio Ave in Liga Portugal at Estádio Municipal de Braga on February 8, 2026.
Sporting Braga sits 4th in the standings with 36 points, while Rio Ave is positioned 13th with 20 points.
Sporting Braga has secured 10 wins in 20 league matches, whereas Rio Ave has suffered losses in 67% of their last 6 fixtures.
In the recent head-to-head encounters, Sporting Braga has emerged victorious in 50% of the last 6 matches against Rio Ave.
Our model predicts Sporting Braga to clinch a convincing 3-0 victory.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 20 matchesBragavsRio Ave
2.05Goals / Match1.10
0.90Conceded / Match1.90
8Clean Sheets2
5.25Shots on Target / Match3.70
64.6%Possession %46.0%
87.6%Pass Accuracy %82.6%
radarTeam Profile
Braga
Rio Ave
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64Attack22
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54Defense30
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80Possession50
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91Efficiency78
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40Creativity28
gavel
48Discipline22
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
41Goals Scored22
18Goals Conceded38
8Clean Sheets2
65Big Chances34
32Big Chances Missed18
10Penalty Goals2
gps_fixedShooting
262Total Shots185
105Shots on Target74
swap_horizPassing & Possession
64.6%Avg Possession46.0%
12,395Total Passes7,604
87.6%Pass Accuracy82.6%
shieldDefending
268Tackles292
140Interceptions163
43Saves76
51.7%Duels Won50.0%
gavelDiscipline
215Fouls265
39Yellow Cards50
2Red Cards4
27Offsides34
analyticsOther
110Corners78
144Successful Dribbles151
1Errors Leading to Goal4
6.89Avg Rating6.73
League Standings Context
For Braga
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gil Vicente | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 37 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36 |
| 6 | Moreirense FC | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 30 |
For Rio Ave
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nacional Madeira | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20 |
| 15 | Casa Pia AC | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
59.5/ 113.1
Dangerous Attacks
30.3/ 71.7
40.0%
Shots on Target
39.0%
12.2
Total Shots
9.6
61.0%
Possession
47.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
2.0
Goals Scored / Match
1.1
0.8
Goals Conceded / Match
1.9
Head-to-Head Summary
3
Braga Wins
50%
2
Draws
33%
1
Rio Ave Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Braga | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 71%29/41 | 46%19/41 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 56%23/41 | 34%14/41 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41%17/41 | 29%12/41 |
* Based on last 41 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Braga
Pt1
AVS
0 - 4
Sporting Braga
UEL
Go Ahead Eagles
0 - 0
Sporting Braga
Pt1
Sporting Braga
5 - 0
FC Alverca
UEL
Sporting Braga
1 - 0
Nottingham Forest
Pt1
CD Tondela
0 - 1
Sporting Braga
PtC
AD Fafe
2 - 1
Sporting Braga
Home Games: Braga
Pt1
Sporting Braga
5 - 0
FC Alverca
UEL
Sporting Braga
1 - 0
Nottingham Forest
Pt1
Sporting Braga
2 - 2
SL Benfica
Pt1
Sporting Braga
1 - 0
Santa Clara
PtC
Sporting Braga
4 - 2
Nacional Madeira
Pt1
Sporting Braga
2 - 1
Moreirense FC
Last 6: Rio Ave
Pt1
Rio Ave
0 - 3
FC Arouca
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Pt1
Rio Ave
0 - 2
SL Benfica
Pt1
Rio Ave
3 - 1
Casa Pia AC
Pt1
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Pt1
Gil Vicente
2 - 2
Rio Ave
Away Games: Rio Ave
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Pt1
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Pt1
Gil Vicente
2 - 2
Rio Ave
Pt1
AVS
1 - 2
Rio Ave
Pt1
FC Alverca
1 - 1
Rio Ave
Pt1
Estrela Amadora
1 - 2
Rio Ave
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