Rio Ave vs Sporting CP prediction, betting odds & free tips 06/02/2023

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*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Sporting CP go up against a struggling Rio Ave outfit in the hope of coming up with more good results in the Primeira Liga. This game will be the focus of this prediction.

Rio Ave vs Sporting CP – Odds, Betting Tips, & Predictions

Sporting CP head into the encounter on the back of a 5-0 success over Sporting Braga in a victory that has sent out a big statement in the top four positions. Meanwhile, Rio Ave’s poor performance and winless run saw them suffer a 3-1 loss against Vizela.

Sporting CP to Win

Sporting CP were able to pick up a string of three consecutive victories over Rio Ave coming into this game. The home team are in a spot of bother after suffering a winless run that has stretched to 5 matches in the league. Sporting CP will be fresh from a big win over Braga which has put them in the ascendancy in the top three race with regards to momentum. This prediction expects a comfortable victory for Sporting CP in both halves.

Total goals over 2.5

The last few results for Rio Ave have been spectacularly poor with the team unable to get any sort of momentum and confidence into the game. As a result, the string of defeats for the team have put them at the bottom end of the table with regard to recent form. Sporting CP is overall goal return has taken a massive improvement following the big win over Braga. This prediction expects the goals from Sporting CP alone could make this as a high-scoring game.

Both teams to score – no

There have been no goals from Rio Ave in the last three meetings against Sporting CP. The trend does not seem to be changing anytime soon given the poor form shown by Rio Ave in recent weeks.

Preview of the Rio Ave vs Sporting CP game + team news

Rio Ave

Rio Ave head into the encounter without a victory in any of the last five league matches. As a result, the team has slipped to 11^th in the standings and things are looking extremely tough for the newly promoted team to do well in their first season in the top flight. Joca and Amine Oudrhiri are unavailable due to injuries while Aderllan Santos is missing due to the suspension.

Sporting CP

Sporting CP are coming into the encounter with Paulinho and Sebastián Coates missing because of a suspension. Daniel Braganca and Luis Neto come into the game with injury problems and they are unlikely to feature in the game. Sporting CP are looking good for a big win, as per this prediction.

Top Stats including Odds and H2H Numbers for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Head to Head

07/12/22

Portugal League Cup Portugal

Rio Ave

Sporting

0

2

24/11/22

Portugal League Cup Portugal

Rio Ave

Sporting

0

0

13/08/22

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Sporting

Rio Ave

3

0

05/05/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Sporting

0

2

15/01/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Sporting

Rio Ave

1

1

Last Five - Rio Ave

06/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Sporting

Rio Ave

1

0

L

29/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Vizela

Rio Ave

3

1

L

22/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Famalicao

Rio Ave

0

0

D

14/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Pacos Ferreira

Rio Ave

1

0

L

07/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Guimaraes

Rio Ave

0

0

D

Last Five - Sporting

06/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Sporting

0

1

W

01/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Braga

Sporting

0

5

W

28/01/23

Portugal League Cup Portugal

FC Porto

Sporting

2

0

L

24/01/23

Portugal League Cup Portugal

Arouca

Sporting

1

2

W

20/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Vizela

Sporting

1

2

W

FAQs on Rio Ave vs Sporting CP game

• Where is the match going to take place? Estádio Municipal de Portimao
• What is the seating capacity of Estadio dos Arcos? The match venue has a seating capacity of 12, 815.
• When was Rio Ave founded? The soccer slub was founded on 10th May 1939.
• When will this match start? February 06, 2023 at 19:00 GMT
• Who is the favourite team to win the game? Rio Ave
• What are the current league standings of these teams? Rio Ave is in the 11th spot while Sporting Lisbon is currently ranked 4th before this game.
• How many goals have the teams conceded so far? Rio Ave has leaked 23 goals in 18 matches. On the other hand, Sporting Lisbon has ley in 19 goals in as many games.
• How many wins have the teams registered ahead of this meeting? Rio Ave has 5 wins from 18 games while Sporting CP has 11 wins in 18 games.
• How many goals have the teams scored ahead of the clash? Rio Ave has scored 18 goals while the visitors have scored 38 goals in 18 games so far.