Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 July

Rio Ave

W W D W W

No standing data

5 - 2

23/07/2026 05:30

Nottingham Forest

L W D L W

No standing data

International Club Friendly

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest on 23 July 2026 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 23/07/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Rio Ave and Nottingham Forest in the International Club Friendly football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Rio Ave Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:30

Rio Ave 3 - 1 CD Tondela International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 16:30

Rio Ave 5 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 23:00

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Al-Ahli SFC International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 16:30

Portimonense 0 - 3 Rio Ave International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 16:00

Rio Ave 2 - 1 FC Arouca International Club Friendly

17/05/2026 00:00

Casa Pia AC 1 - 1 Rio Ave Liga Portugal 1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

01/08/2026 01:45

Sporting CP 4 - 1 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

31/07/2026 17:00

Portimonense 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

26/07/2026 18:00

Vitoria Guimaraes 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 16:30

Rio Ave 5 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 17:00

Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Notts County 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

125

Avg. per game

0.48

Conceded

157

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

159

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 260 matches

YesNo

97 (37%)163 (63%)

In last 260 matches

NoYes

133 (44%)167 (56%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.87 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.81

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Rio Ave Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

67487

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

260

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.28

4.18

1087

Corners

1329

4.43

12.56

3266

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.40

365

Offsides

514

1.71

2.58

670

GK saves

775

2.58

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.25

586

520

1.73

0.12

0.04

11.07

2879

Fouls

2949

9.83

9.46

2460

Tackles

3868

12.89

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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest on 23 July 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this International Club Friendly fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rio Ave vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rio Ave's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

International Club Friendly Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live International Club Friendly standings and the International Club Friendly form table to understand exactly where Rio Ave and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our International Club Friendly predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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