01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Porto to win68%
- Over 1.5 goals82%
Primeira LigaEstádio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde23°24 km/h
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Rio AveLow block & directvs
PortoPossession controlThe model's lean: 2 · Porto (68%)Best value by the model: Over 3,5 @ 2.95 (+9 %)
Rio Ave – Porto · Primeira Liga
1 · Rio Ave 12%X 20%68% Porto · 2
20%
68%
Analysis: Rio Ave – Porto
Marcus Johansson · · How the predictions work
Rio Ave's uphill battle against FC Porto is starkly underscored by a striking contrast in expected goals. With Rio Ave's xG languishing at a mere 0.84 against FC Porto's robust 2.24, the matchup feels heavily tilted towards the visitors. FC Porto's consistent goal-scoring form, having netted in 27 consecutive league games, further cements their status as favourites. This is a side that doesn't just score; it scores with relentless regularity.
Four head-to-head encounters since 2023 provide a small sample size, yet the pattern is clear. Rio Ave has yet to taste victory, with just a single draw standing as their best result. While historical data is not definitive, it suggests a persistent struggle when facing FC Porto. The model indicates a substantial 68% probability of an away win, aligning with these historical struggles.
FC Porto have the tactical edge, with their possession control style likely to pin back a Rio Ave side that profiles as low defence and direct. The statistical likelihood of a 0-2 scoreline, pegged at 12%, feels plausible given the visitors' superior xG and Rio Ave's defensive vulnerabilities. Yet, with 59% leaning towards over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 51%, there's an intriguing suggestion that Rio Ave might sneak a goal, even in defeat.
One eye-catching value proposition lies beyond the usual over/under. Over 3.5 goals is priced at tempting odds of 2.85 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, offering a 6% edge according to the model. This suggests a high-scoring affair might be more likely than the odds imply. Given Porto's scoring prowess and Rio Ave's defensive frailties, this might be a value-driven play worth considering for those keen to gamble on a goal-fest.
Rio AveForm LDLDL
League ranking xG #14xGA #11xT #11xP/match #14Points #15
Key players
- Georgios LiavasRBxG 0.00 · xT 0.11
- Francisco PetrassoCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.03
- Andreas Richardos NtoiFxG 0.00 · xT 0.00
PortoForm WWLWW
League ranking xG #4xGA #12xT #6xP/match #9Points #1
Key players
- Eduardo Gabriel Aquino CossaLWxG 0.21 · xT 0.34
- Zaidu SanusiLBxG 0.00 · xT 0.12
- Jan BednarekCBxG 0.24 · xT 0.13
Match prediction: Rio Ave – Porto
Predicted score matrix
Porto →
Rio Ave →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–04.8%
0–110.1%
0–211.5%
0–38.6%
0–4+8.2%
1
1–03.6%
1–18.9%
1–29.7%
1–37.2%
1–4+6.9%
2
2–01.6%
2–13.6%
2–24.1%
2–33.0%
2–4+2.9%
3
3–00.5%
3–11.0%
3–21.1%
3–30.8%
3–4+0.8%
4+
4+–00.1%
4+–10.3%
4+–20.3%
4+–30.2%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.0-212%
- 2.0-110%
- 3.1-210%
- 4.1-19%
- 5.0-39%
Expected goals
0,84–2,24
Both teams to score
51%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,10
114%
222%
322%
417%
5+20%
Under 2,541%
@2.02
Over 2,559%
@1.81EV+6%
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Balanced
- Porto to win68%
- Over 2.5 goals59%
- William Gomes Carvalho Santos to score22%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score51%
- Over 2.5 goals59%
- William Gomes Carvalho Santos to score22%
- Ryan Guilherme da Silva Pae to be booked22%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Over 3.537% probability@2.95BetsafeEV+9%
- Over 3.537% probability@2.95BetssonEV+9%
- Over 3.537% probability@2.95NordicbetEV+9%
| Bookmaker | 1 · Rio Ave | X | 2 · Porto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 7.40 | 4.20 | 1.43 |
| Betsson | 7.40 | 4.20 | 1.43 |
| Nordicbet | 7.40 | 4.20 | 1.43 |
| Pinnacle | 7.10 | 4.73 | 1.41 |
Odds updated 13 Aug, 14:23
Odds movement
1-13 %
15 %10 %
8.12 → 7.10
X-9 %
22 %17 %
5.18 → 4.73
2+5 %
71 %66 %
1.34 → 1.41
Over 2,5+6 %
57 %52 %
1.71 → 1.81
Pinnacle · 6 recorded price levels · 10/08/2026 → 13/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
4 matchesRio Ave 0Draw 1Porto 3
Goals: 2–8 (⌀ 2,5)
Head-to-head based on Primeira Liga data since 2023.
Key facts
- FC Porto have scored in 27 consecutive league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Rio Ave
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Rio Ave (0–1)
Porto (2–0)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Rio Ave
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The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Rio Ave
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The teams in numbers
| Performance | Rio Ave | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 3 |
| xPoints | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| xG per match | 0.27 | 2.5 |
| xGA per match | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.18 | 1.3 |
| Playing style | Rio Ave | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.26 | 0.31 |
| Field tilt | 0.32 | 0.73 |
| xT per match | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| xTA per match | 0.78 | 0.27 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 25 | 30 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Entries into the box per match | 7 | 17 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 7 |
| Pass completion % | 0.72 | 0.8 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| Passes per match | 222 | 347 |
| Passes against per match | 437 | 278 |
| Switches of play per match | 19.3 | 19.5 |
| Long balls per match | 33 | 29 |
| Set pieces | Rio Ave | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Corners per match | 1.9 | 6.8 |
| Corners against per match | 4.8 | 8.8 |
| xG per corner | 0 | 0.01 |
| xGA per corner against | 0 | 0.07 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0.29 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.56 |
| Other | Rio Ave | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.83 | 0.8 |
| The goalkeepers | Ennio van der Gouw (Rio Ave) | Diogo Costa (Porto) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Save % | 80% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 38% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Rio Ave vs Porto according to our model?
The model gives Porto a 68% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Rio Ave 12%, draw 20%, Porto 68%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 0-2 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 59% and under at 41%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 51% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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