Santa Clara vs Rio Ave

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Santa Clara favourites at 58% (Rio Ave 20%, draw 22%). That rests on expected goals of 1.69 to 0.86. It put over 2.5 goals at 42% and both teams scoring at 47%. Santa Clara won 4-0, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• Santa Clara are unbeaten in 9 matches.
• They last met on 11 Apr 2026, when Rio Ave won 2-0.
• Only 2 of the last 10 meetings had three or more goals.