10 May 2025 at 14:30

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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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nacional1wins
4draws10 meetings
Rio Ave5wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Rio Ave.

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

Home 50.5%Draw 28.6%Away 26.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.493.75
Max2.013.503.75
Over 2.5: 51.8%Under 2.5: 51.8%
Market favourite:Nacional · Slight favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market47.4%27.3%25.4%
Public market48.1%26.8%25.0%

Nacional vs Rio Ave — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Nacional (51%)

Result differed from 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.

NacionalHalf-time:03Rio Ave
12Shots13
5Shots on target7

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/01/26Nacional4–0Rio Ave2.15/3.30/3.30
17/08/25Rio Ave1–1Nacional2.29/3.22/3.21
10/05/25Nacional3–3Rio Ave1.98/3.50/3.75
29/12/24Rio Ave2–1Nacional2.18/3.16/3.47
19/05/21Nacional1–2Rio Ave5.34/3.68/1.67
05/02/21Rio Ave0–0Nacional1.86/3.16/4.93
17/03/19Nacional0–1Rio Ave2.70/3.31/2.68
05/11/18Rio Ave3–3Nacional1.68/3.90/4.86
18/12/16Rio Ave2–1Nacional1.86/3.39/4.49
29/04/17Nacional0–2Rio Ave3.11/3.25/2.33

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: Nacional

W 198D 149L 262
Over 2.547
Goals scored726

Away Record: Rio Ave

W 237D 243L 307
Over 2.542
Goals scored845

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nacional and Rio Ave drew 3:3. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2024. Goals were scored by E. Tıknaz 3′, T. Bakoulas 28′, E. Tıknaz 43′, André Sousa 46′, Léo Santos 90′, K. Kostoulas 90′ (o.g.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Nacional had 55% possession while Rio Ave held 45%. Nacional had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (7 on target) for Rio Ave. Expected goals: Nacional 1.75 — Rio Ave 1.17. Nacional made 5 substitutions, Rio Ave made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Clayton 83′).

Match Events

Key match events between Nacional and Rio Ave — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Nacional
Rio Ave
Kick Off
43′
E. Tıknaz

assist: João Tomé

Half Time
C. LabidiAndré Sousa
46′
Daniel PenhaLuís Esteves
46′
F. YamadaRúben Macedo
46′
D. SoumaréMatheus Dias
46′
46′
E. TıknazJoão Novais
André Sousa

assist: João Aurélio

46′
65′
T. BakoulasJoão Graça
65′
Kiko BondosoO. Pohlmann
J. TagueuIsaac
71′
VAR
83′Penalty cancelled
86′Clayton
88′
João PedroJ. Karse
90+6′
Martim NetoF. Petrasso
Léo Santos

assist: Rúben Macedo

90′
K. Kostoulas

Own Goal

90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nacional had 55% possession against Rio Ave's 45%. Nacional registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Rio Ave managed 13 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–5. Fouls committed: 11–12.

4Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox2
11Fouls12
4Corner Kicks5
1Offsides3
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
366Total passes303
289Passes accurate232
79%Passes %77%
1.75expected_goals1.17
0goals_prevented0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nacional have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Rio Ave show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nacional

WLWLLD

Rio Ave

DWLWWW

Nacional vs Rio Ave Head to Head Results

Nacional and Rio Ave have met 24 times — Nacional won 7, Rio Ave won 9, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Rio Ave leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 51 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.13 per match (27 for the home side, 24 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. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2018.

7

Nacional

8

Drawn

9

Rio Ave

Goals: 27Goals: 24

Recent Meetings (24)

25 Jan 2026Nacional4 – 0Rio Ave
17 Aug 2025Rio Ave1 – 1Nacional
29 Dec 2024Rio Ave2 – 1Nacional
31 Jul 2024Rio Ave1 – 1Nacional
10 Apr 2022Nacional2 – 0Rio Ave
28 Nov 2021Rio Ave1 – 0Nacional
19 May 2021Nacional1 – 2Rio Ave
5 Feb 2021Rio Ave0 – 0Nacional
17 Mar 2019Nacional0 – 1Rio Ave
5 Nov 2018Rio Ave3 – 3Nacional
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026