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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%
  • C.D. Santa Clara 52%
  • Draw 28%
  • Rio Ave F.C. 20%

Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)

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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
DateMatchScore
2026-04-11C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave F.C.0–2
2025-11-30Rio Ave F.C. vs C.D. Santa Clara1–1
2025-04-18Rio Ave FC(N) vs C.D. Santa Clara1–1
2024-12-07C.D. Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC1–0
2023-03-17CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave0–2
2022-10-02Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara1–0
2021-09-22Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara2–2
2021-05-11CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave1–0
2021-01-25Rio Ave vs CD Santa Clara1–2

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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.

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