Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 March

Rio Ave

D D D W D

11th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0-0

09/03/2024 14:00

Sporting Braga

W W L W W

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga on 09 March 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga preview before placing your bet.

Rio Ave are currently 11th with 37 points after 34 matches.
Sporting Braga sit 4th with 68 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sporting Braga to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting Braga, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Rio Ave have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

14:00

2024-03-09

Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

Sporting Braga

2024-03-09 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sporting CP	90	34	29	3	2	96	29	67
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	77	28	49
03 FC Porto	72	34	22	6	6	63	27	36
04 Sporting Braga	68	34	21	5	8	71	50	21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes	63	34	19	6	9	52	38	14
06 Moreirense	55	34	16	7	11	36	35	1
07 FC Arouca	46	34	13	7	14	54	50	4
08 FC Famalicao	42	34	10	12	12	37	41	-4
09 Casa Pia AC	38	34	10	8	16	38	50	-12
10 SC Farense	37	34	10	7	17	46	51	-5
11 Rio Ave	37	34	6	19	9	38	43	-5
12 Gil Vicente	36	34	9	9	16	42	52	-10
13 Estoril	33	34	9	6	19	49	58	-9
14 Estrela da Amadora	33	34	7	12	15	33	53	-20
15 Boavista FC	32	34	7	11	16	39	62	-23
16 Portimonense	32	34	8	8	18	39	72	-33
17 Vizela	26	34	5	11	18	36	66	-30
18 GD Chaves	23	34	5	8	21	31	72	-41

Head To Head

07/10/2023 13:00

Sporting Braga

2 - 1

Rio Ave

POR D1

05/03/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga

2 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

11/09/2022 15:30

Rio Ave

2 - 3

Sporting Braga

POR D1

17/04/2021 15:30

Rio Ave

0 - 0

Sporting Braga

POR D1

22/12/2020 16:15

Sporting Braga

3 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

30/06/2020 16:30

Rio Ave

4 - 3

Sporting Braga

POR D1

Rio Ave

17%

Draw

17%

Sporting Braga

67%

Rio Ave Last 6 matches

02/03/2024 11:30

Moreirense 0 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

25/02/2024 16:30

Rio Ave 3 - 3 Sporting CP POR D1

16/02/2024 16:15

FC Famalicao 2 - 1 Rio Ave POR D1

11/02/2024 11:30

Rio Ave 1 - 0 Casa Pia AC POR D1

03/02/2024 16:30

FC Porto 0 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

31/01/2024 14:45

Rio Ave 1 - 1 Estoril POR D1

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sporting Braga

02/03/2024 16:30

Sporting Braga 3 - 0 Estrela da Amadora POR D1

26/02/2024 16:15

Boavista FC 0 - 4 Sporting Braga POR D1

22/02/2024 13:45

Qarabag 0 - 2 Sporting Braga UEFA EL

18/02/2024 16:30

Sporting Braga 2 - 1 SC Farense POR D1

15/02/2024 16:00

Sporting Braga 2 - 4 Qarabag UEFA EL

11/02/2024 14:00

Sporting CP 5 - 0 Sporting Braga POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

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

254

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

141

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 260 matches

YesNo

97 (37%)163 (63%)

In last 260 matches

NoYes

167 (56%)133 (44%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Sporting Braga

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

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

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Sporting Braga

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.87 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.81

Sporting Braga

Total shots

13.56 avg / game

Blocked

673 total

Avg. 3.47

Rio Ave Pass Sporting Braga

Total passes

67487

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

115764

Avg. 503 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

260

Played games

Sporting Braga

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

116

0.39

4.18

1087

Corners

1549

5.16

12.56

3266

Throw-ins

4593

15.31

1.40

365

Offsides

378

1.26

2.58

670

GK saves

659

2.20

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Braga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.25

586

599

2.00

0.12

0.12

11.07

2879

Fouls

3226

10.75

9.46

2460

Tackles

3175

10.58

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting Braga on 09 March 2024 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 Portugal Primera Liga 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 Sporting Braga 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 Sporting Braga'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.

Portugal Primera Liga 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 Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Rio Ave and Sporting Braga 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 Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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