Rio Ave vs Sporting CP: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 11 May

Prediction Match Centre
Rio Ave
WDLDL
12th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
1-4
Sporting CP
Win Probability 75%
11/05/2026 15:15
Sporting CP
LDDWW
2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP on 11 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs Sporting CP preview before placing your bet.

  • Rio Ave will face Sporting CP in Portugal Primera Liga on May 11, 2026 at 15:15.
  • Rio Ave are currently 12th with 36 points after 34 matches.
  • Sporting CP sit 2nd with 82 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.18.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
15:15

2026-05-11

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2026-05-11 15:15
10
15
75
2
2 - 2
2 - 2
3.50
1.18
FT
1-4 1-2
-
weather
11℃～12℃
STANDINGS UP TO 11/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 FC Porto FC Porto
88 34 28 4 2 66 18 48
02 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 89 24 65
03 Benfica Benfica
80 34 23 11 0 74 25 49
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
59 34 16 11 7 64 36 28
05 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
56 34 15 11 8 42 29 13
06 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
50 34 13 11 10 47 38 9
07 Moreirense Moreirense
43 34 12 7 15 37 49 -12
08 FC Arouca FC Arouca
42 34 12 6 16 47 64 -17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
42 34 12 6 16 39 51 -12
10 Estoril Estoril
39 34 10 9 15 54 57 -3
11 Alverca Alverca
39 34 10 9 15 35 52 -17
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
36 34 8 12 14 35 57 -22
13 Santa Clara Santa Clara
36 34 9 9 16 32 41 -9
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
30 34 6 12 16 38 56 -18
16 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
30 34 6 12 16 31 57 -26
17 CD Tondela CD Tondela
28 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28
18 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
21 34 3 12 19 27 67 -40
Head To Head
28/12/2025 16:30
Sporting CP Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
22/04/2025 15:45
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 2
Sporting CP Sporting CP
POR CUP
03/04/2025 15:15
Sporting CP Sporting CP
2 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR CUP
18/01/2025 14:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 3
Sporting CP Sporting CP
POR D1
09/08/2024 15:15
Sporting CP Sporting CP
3 - 1
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
25/02/2024 16:30
Rio Ave Rio Ave
3 - 3
Sporting CP Sporting CP
POR D1
Sporting CP
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Rio Ave
2
33%
Rio Ave Rio Ave Last 6 matches
03/05/2026 15:30
Rio Ave 0 - 0 Gil Vicente
POR D1
25/04/2026 15:30
Vitoria Guimaraes 2 - 0 Rio Ave
POR D1
17/04/2026 15:45
Rio Ave 2 - 2 AVS Futebol SAD
POR D1
11/04/2026 13:00
Santa Clara 0 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
04/04/2026 13:00
Rio Ave 1 - 2 Alverca
POR D1
22/03/2026 11:30
Estoril 1 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Sporting CP Sporting CP
04/05/2026 15:15
Sporting CP 5 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes
POR D1
29/04/2026 15:15
Sporting CP 2 - 2 CD Tondela
POR D1
26/04/2026 15:30
AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 1 Sporting CP
POR D1
22/04/2026 15:45
FC Porto 0 - 0 Sporting CP
POR CUP
19/04/2026 13:15
Sporting CP 1 - 2 Benfica
POR D1
15/04/2026 15:00
Arsenal 0 - 0 Sporting CP
UEFA CL
Win
17%
Draw
67%
Lost
17%
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
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
35
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
55
Goals
Scored
23
Avg. per game
0.66
Conceded
34
Avg. per game
0.97
Scored
74
Avg. per game
1.35
Conceded
31
Avg. per game
0.56
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 35 matches
YesNo
16 (46%)19 (54%)
In last 35 matches
NoYes
44 (80%)11 (20%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Under /Over

(83%)29 6(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(34%)12 23(66%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(54%)19 16(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(54%)19 16(46%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Sporting CP Sporting CP
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.79 avg / game
Blocked
104 total
Avg. 3.35
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Total shots
17.11 avg / game
Blocked
214 total
Avg. 4.20
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Sporting CP Sporting CP
Total passes
12708
Avg. 385 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
26936
Avg. 528 / game
Accurate
87%
Ball possession
59%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2743
Avg. 78.37 / game
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
5905
Avg. 107.36 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1179
Avg. 33.69 / game
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3200
Avg. 58.18 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
35
Played games
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
55
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.17
6
Clean sheets
21
0.38
4.37
153
Corners
379
6.89
16.77
587
Throw-ins
877
15.95
1.34
47
Offsides
81
1.47
3.17
111
GK saves
126
2.29
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.63
92
Yellow card
119
2.16
0.17
6
Red card
3
0.05
12.11
424
Fouls
629
11.44
9.40
329
Tackles
513
9.33
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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP on 11 May 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 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 CP 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 CP'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 CP 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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