18 December 2016 at 16:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Nacional.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.85 | 3.30 | 4.20 |
| Max | 1.87 | 3.56 | 4.77 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 52.2% | 27.4% | 20.4% |
| Public market | 50.7% | 28.4% | 20.9% |
| Δ | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Rio Ave vs Nacional — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/2625/26 | Nacional | 4–0 | Rio Ave | 2.15/3.30/3.30 |
| 17/08/2525/26 | Rio Ave | 1–1 | Nacional | 2.29/3.22/3.21 |
| 10/05/2524/25 | Nacional | 3–3 | Rio Ave | 1.98/3.50/3.75 |
| 29/12/2424/25 | Rio Ave | 2–1 | Nacional | 2.18/3.16/3.47 |
| 19/05/2120/21 | Nacional | 1–2 | Rio Ave | 5.34/3.68/1.67 |
| 05/02/2120/21 | Rio Ave | 0–0 | Nacional | 1.86/3.16/4.93 |
| 17/03/1918/19 | Nacional | 0–1 | Rio Ave | 2.70/3.31/2.68 |
| 05/11/1818/19 | Rio Ave | 3–3 | Nacional | 1.68/3.90/4.86 |
| 18/12/1616/17 | Rio Ave | 2–1 | Nacional | 1.86/3.39/4.49 |
| 29/04/1716/17 | Nacional | 0–2 | Rio Ave | 3.11/3.25/2.33 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Rio Ave
Away Record: Nacional
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Rio Ave defeated Nacional 2:1. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2016. Goals were scored by Ali Ghazal 49′ (o.g.), F. Krovinović 50′, Willyan 72′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Rio Ave had 63% possession while Nacional held 37%. Rio Ave had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (8 on target) for Nacional. Rio Ave made 3 substitutions, Nacional made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Rio Ave and Nacional — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Rio Ave had 63% possession against Nacional's 37%. Rio Ave registered 7 shots (3 on target) while Nacional managed 11 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 15–17.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Rio Ave have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Nacional show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Rio Ave
Nacional
Rio Ave vs Nacional Head to Head Results
Rio Ave and Nacional have met 24 times — Rio Ave won 8, Nacional won 7, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Rio Ave leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 54 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (25 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Nacional are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.
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Rio Ave
9
Drawn
7
Nacional
Recent Meetings (24)
API data: 15 Mar 2026