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

Rio Ave
WDLWD
11th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
0-3
FT
18/01/2025 14:00
Sporting CP
WWWWD
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 will face Sporting CP in Portugal Primera Liga on January 18, 2025 at 14:00.
  • Rio Ave are currently 11th with 38 points after 34 matches.
  • Sporting CP sit 1st with 82 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.21.
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
14:00

2025-01-18

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2025-01-18 14:00
10
16
74
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.21
FT
0-3 0-2
-
weather
13℃～14℃
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 88 27 61
02 Benfica Benfica
80 34 25 5 4 84 28 56
03 FC Porto FC Porto
71 34 22 5 7 65 30 35
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
66 34 19 9 6 55 30 25
05 Santa Clara Santa Clara
57 34 17 6 11 36 32 4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
54 34 14 12 8 47 37 10
07 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
47 34 12 11 11 44 39 5
08 Estoril Estoril
46 34 12 10 12 48 53 -5
09 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
45 34 12 9 13 39 44 -5
10 Moreirense Moreirense
40 34 10 10 14 42 50 -8
11 Rio Ave Rio Ave
38 34 9 11 14 39 55 -16
12 FC Arouca FC Arouca
38 34 9 11 14 35 49 -14
13 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
34 34 8 10 16 34 47 -13
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 32 50 -18
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
29 34 7 8 19 24 50 -26
16 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
27 34 5 12 17 25 60 -35
17 SC Farense SC Farense
27 34 6 9 19 25 46 -21
18 Boavista FC Boavista FC
24 34 6 6 22 24 59 -35
Head To Head
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
25/09/2023 15:15
Sporting CP Sporting CP
2 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
06/02/2023 17:15
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 1
Sporting CP Sporting CP
POR D1
07/12/2022 16:30
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 2
Sporting CP Sporting CP
PORLC
13/08/2022 15:30
Sporting CP Sporting CP
3 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
Sporting CP
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Rio Ave
2
33%
Rio Ave 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 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
0%
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
17
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
17
Goals
Scored
12
Avg. per game
0.71
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.82
Scored
20
Avg. per game
1.18
Conceded
5
Avg. per game
0.29
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
9 (53%)8 (47%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
14 (82%)3 (18%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

/Yes

(71%)12 5(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Sporting CP Sporting CP
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
12.18 avg / game
Blocked
52 total
Avg. 3.06
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Total shots
18.88 avg / game
Blocked
74 total
Avg. 4.93
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Sporting CP Sporting CP
Total passes
6292
Avg. 370 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
8878
Avg. 522 / game
Accurate
88%
Ball possession
61%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1454
Avg. 85.53 / game
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1950
Avg. 114.71 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
610
Avg. 35.88 / game
 Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1141
Avg. 67.12 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
17
Played games
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
3
Clean sheets
6
0.35
5.00
85
Corners
121
7.12
19.18
326
Throw-ins
318
18.71
2.65
45
Offsides
14
0.82
3.18
54
GK saves
26
1.53
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.24
38
Yellow card
31
1.82
0.12
2
Red card
2
0.12
13.06
222
Fouls
180
10.59
16.35
278
Tackles
269
15.82
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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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