Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Prediction Match Centre

Santa Clara U19

LLDWD

4th place in Portugal Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2

2 - 1

16/05/2026 11:00

Rio Ave U19

No standing data

Portugal Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19 on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19 preview before placing your bet.

Santa Clara U19 will face Rio Ave U19 in Portugal Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2 on May 16, 2026 at 11:00.
Santa Clara U19 are currently 4th with 28 points after 18 matches.

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.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

South	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica U19	36	18	10	6	2	31	14	17
02 Uniao Leiria U19	30	18	8	6	4	30	23	7
03 Sporting Lisbon U19	29	18	8	5	5	27	15	12
04 Santa Clara U19	28	18	7	7	4	24	17	7
05 Academico Viseu U19	24	18	5	9	4	23	19	4
06 SC Uniao Torreense U19	22	18	6	4	8	17	20	-3
07 Alverca U19	21	18	6	3	9	23	26	-3
08 Belenenses U19	20	18	5	5	8	13	23	-10
09 Tondela U19	17	18	4	5	9	11	26	-15
10 CD Mafra U19	15	18	3	6	9	22	38	-16

North	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Porto U19	49	18	16	1	1	62	19	43
02 Gil Vicente U19	32	18	10	2	6	31	23	8
03 Rio Ave U19	31	18	10	1	7	32	31	1
04 FC Famalicao U19	30	18	9	3	6	35	29	6
05 Braga U19	27	18	8	3	7	32	26	6
06 Vitoria SC Guimaraes U19	27	18	8	3	7	22	27	-5
07 Vizela U19	19	18	5	4	9	30	39	-9
08 Pacos Ferreira U19	19	18	5	4	9	22	37	-15
09 Moreirense U19	16	18	4	4	10	20	27	-7
10 Chaves U19	5	18	0	5	13	10	38	-28

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Porto U19	33	14	10	3	1	44	16	28
02 Benfica U19	26	14	7	5	2	39	20	19
03 Sporting Lisbon U19	24	14	7	3	4	25	18	7
04 Uniao Leiria U19	18	14	5	3	6	23	27	-4
05 Santa Clara U19	18	14	5	3	6	15	20	-5
06 Rio Ave U19	16	14	5	1	8	16	26	-10
07 FC Famalicao U19	14	14	4	2	8	13	24	-11
08 Gil Vicente U19	8	14	2	2	10	9	33	-24

Relegation Playoffs (B)	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Academico Viseu U19	17	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 CD Mafra U19	16	10	4	4	2	13	9	4
03 SC Uniao Torreense U19	16	10	4	4	2	12	8	4
04 Alverca U19	13	10	3	4	3	11	8	3
05 Tondela U19	13	10	4	1	5	11	11	0
06 Belenenses U19	5	10	1	2	7	6	22	-16

Relegation Playoffs (A)	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Braga U19	24	10	8	0	2	29	11	18
02 Moreirense U19	16	10	4	4	2	12	8	4
03 Chaves U19	13	10	3	4	3	11	13	-2
04 Vitoria SC Guimaraes U19	12	10	3	3	4	19	20	-1
05 Vizela U19	10	10	2	4	4	15	25	-10
06 Pacos Ferreira U19	6	10	1	3	6	11	20	-9

Head To Head

14/03/2026 07:00

Rio Ave U19

2 - 1

Santa Clara U19

POR U19

Rio Ave U19

100%

Draw

Santa Clara U19

Santa Clara U19 Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 06:00

Gil Vicente U19 1 - 0 Santa Clara U19

POR U19

02/05/2026 06:00

Sporting Lisbon U19 3 - 0 Santa Clara U19

POR U19

25/04/2026 06:00

Santa Clara U19 2 - 0 FC Famalicao U19

POR U19

18/04/2026 10:00

Uniao Leiria U19 1 - 2 Santa Clara U19

POR U19

11/04/2026 07:00

Santa Clara U19 3 - 2 Benfica U19

POR U19

04/04/2026 06:00

FC Porto U19 3 - 0 Santa Clara U19

POR U19

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Rio Ave U19

10/05/2026 06:00

Rio Ave U19 0 - 3 Sporting Lisbon U19

POR U19

06/05/2026 07:00

Benfica U19 2 - 1 Rio Ave U19

POR U19

01/05/2026 06:00

FC Famalicao U19 3 - 2 Rio Ave U19

POR U19

25/04/2026 10:30

Uniao Leiria U19 3 - 2 Rio Ave U19

POR U19

10/04/2026 06:00

Rio Ave U19 0 - 4 FC Porto U19

POR U19

04/04/2026 11:00

Gil Vicente U19 1 - 2 Rio Ave U19

POR U19

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Champions NAC...

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

Played games

Santa Clara U19

Rio Ave U19

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 32 matches

YesNo

15 (47%)17 (53%)

In last 32 matches

NoYes

19 (59%)13 (41%)

Santa Clara U19

Recent matches

Rio Ave U19

Under /Over

(81%)26 6(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)28 4(12%)

Under /Over

(31%)10 22(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)13 19(59%)

Under /Over

(38%)12 20(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)17 15(47%)

/Yes

(56%)18 14(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(72%)23 9(28%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Santa Clara U19

Rio Ave U19

Shots

Santa Clara U19

Total shots

8.84 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rio Ave U19

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Santa Clara U19 Pass Rio Ave U19

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Santa Clara U19

Played games

Rio Ave U19

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.16

4.22

135

Corners

139

4.34

0.00

Throw-ins

1.41

1.00

Offsides

1.09

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Santa Clara U19

DISCIPLINARY

Rio Ave U19

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.59

1.94

0.28

0.13

5.59

179

Fouls

216

6.75

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19 on 16 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 Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2 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.

Santa Clara U19 vs Rio Ave U19 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santa Clara U19's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rio Ave U19'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 Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2 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 Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2 standings and the Portugal Champions NACIONAL Juniores A 2 form table to understand exactly where Santa Clara U19 and Rio Ave U19 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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