C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C. Prediction, H2H & Stats
Primeira LigaSun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs C.D. Santa Clara52%
- C.D. Santa Clara 52%
- Draw 28%
- Rio Ave F.C. 20%
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick C.D. Santa Clara, rating it at 52.1%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 9 times, and C.D. Santa Clara won 1 of 9, with 3 drawn. Across 9 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.
This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.
What to keep in mind
- Rio Ave F.C.'s games are very high-scoring at 4.2 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
- Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.
Recent form
C.D. Santa Clara: WDWWW
Rio Ave F.C.: WWDWW
Head-to-head
- 9Games
- 2.00Avg goals
- 44%Both scored
- 22%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C. | 0–2 |
| 2025-11-30 | Rio Ave F.C. vs C.D. Santa Clara | 1–1 |
| 2025-04-18 | Rio Ave FC(N) vs C.D. Santa Clara | 1–1 |
| 2024-12-07 | C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC | 1–0 |
| 2023-03-17 | CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave | 0–2 |
| 2022-10-02 | Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara | 1–0 |
| 2021-09-22 | Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara | 2–2 |
| 2021-05-11 | CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave | 1–0 |
| 2021-01-25 | Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara | 1–2 |
See today's predictions across every covered league →
FAQ
- Who will win C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C.?
- Tofiko's model favours C.D. Santa Clara (52% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C. kick off?
- Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00 GMT — Primeira Liga.
- What is the C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C. head-to-head record?
- In their last 9 meetings: 3 home wins, 3 draws, 3 away wins, averaging 2.00 goals per game.