Rio Ave vs Sporting CP: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Rio Ave

W D L W D

11th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0-3

18/01/2025 14:00

Sporting CP

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP on 18 January 2025 (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 CP preview before placing your bet.

Rio Ave are currently 11th with 38 points after 34 matches.
Sporting CP sit 1st with 82 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sporting CP to win with probability 74%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting CP, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Rio Ave have no wins, 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

2025-01-18

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

Sporting CP

2025-01-18 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

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

01 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	88	27	61
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	84	28	56
03 FC Porto	71	34	22	5	7	65	30	35
04 Sporting Braga	66	34	19	9	6	55	30	25
05 Santa Clara	57	34	17	6	11	36	32	4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	54	34	14	12	8	47	37	10
07 FC Famalicao	47	34	12	11	11	44	39	5
08 Estoril	46	34	12	10	12	48	53	-5
09 Casa Pia AC	45	34	12	9	13	39	44	-5
10 Moreirense	40	34	10	10	14	42	50	-8
11 Rio Ave	38	34	9	11	14	39	55	-16
12 FC Arouca	38	34	9	11	14	35	49	-14
13 Gil Vicente	34	34	8	10	16	34	47	-13
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	32	50	-18
15 Estrela da Amadora	29	34	7	8	19	24	50	-26
16 AVS Futebol SAD	27	34	5	12	17	25	60	-35
17 SC Farense	27	34	6	9	19	25	46	-21
18 Boavista FC	24	34	6	6	22	24	59	-35

Head To Head

09/08/2024 15:15

Sporting CP

3 - 1

Rio Ave

POR D1

25/02/2024 16:30

Rio Ave

3 - 3

Sporting CP

POR D1

25/09/2023 15:15

Sporting CP

2 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

06/02/2023 17:15

Rio Ave

0 - 1

Sporting CP

POR D1

07/12/2022 16:30

Rio Ave

0 - 2

Sporting CP

PORLC

13/08/2022 15:30

Sporting CP

3 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

Rio Ave

Draw

17%

Sporting CP

83%

Rio Ave Last 6 matches

06/01/2025 16:15

Gil Vicente 1 - 1 Rio Ave POR D1

29/12/2024 11:30

Rio Ave 2 - 1 Nacional da Madeira POR D1

23/12/2024 16:45

Estrela da Amadora 1 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

16/12/2024 16:45

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

07/12/2024 14:00

Santa Clara 1 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

30/11/2024 11:30

Rio Ave 3 - 2 Moreirense POR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sporting CP

07/01/2025 15:45

Sporting CP 1 - 0 FC Porto PORLC

03/01/2025 16:15

Vitoria Guimaraes 4 - 4 Sporting CP POR D1

29/12/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 1 - 0 Benfica POR D1

22/12/2024 16:30

Gil Vicente 0 - 0 Sporting CP POR D1

18/12/2024 16:45

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Santa Clara POR CN

14/12/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 3 - 2 Boavista FC POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

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

156

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

303

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

117

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 259 matches

YesNo

97 (37%)162 (63%)

In last 259 matches

NoYes

197 (66%)103 (34%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Sporting CP

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Sporting CP

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.81

Sporting CP

Total shots

14.99 avg / game

Blocked

760 total

Avg. 3.76

Rio Ave Pass Sporting CP

Total passes

67487

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

120958

Avg. 521 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

259

Played games

Sporting CP

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

116

0.39

4.20

1087

Corners

1815

6.05

12.53

3244

Throw-ins

4252

14.17

1.41

364

Offsides

402

1.34

2.59

670

GK saves

540

1.80

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting CP

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

586

647

2.16

0.12

0.11

11.12

2879

Fouls

3089

10.30

9.50

2460

Tackles

3542

11.81

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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 18 January 2025 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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