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C.D. Tondela vs Rio Ave F.C. Prediction, H2H & Stats

Primeira LigaMon, 09 Mar 2026 20:15 GMTStatus: finished

Final: C.D. Tondela 01 Rio Ave F.C.

Tofiko prediction

Model backs Rio Ave F.C.39%

C.D. Tondela 36%
Draw 25%
Rio Ave F.C. 39%
  • C.D. Tondela 36%
  • Draw 25%
  • Rio Ave F.C. 39%
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Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)

✓ Model called this one correctly.

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Analysis

Both model families pick Rio Ave F.C., rating it at 38.6%. 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 5 times, and C.D. Tondela won none of them. Across 5 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.

They arrive from very different football. Rio Ave F.C.'s last 5 produced 21 goals — 4.2 per game; they scored in 5 of them and conceded in 4. C.D. Tondela's 5 produced 13, at 2.6 per game.

The model puts the draw at 25.4%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.

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. Tondela: LDLLW

Rio Ave F.C.: WWDWW

Head-to-head

  • 5Games
  • 2.60Avg goals
  • 60%Both scored
  • 60%Over 2.5
DateMatchScore
2026-08-01Rio Ave F.C. vs C.D. Tondela3–1
2026-03-09C.D. Tondela vs Rio Ave F.C.0–1
2025-10-05Rio Ave F.C. vs C.D. Tondela3–0
2021-02-09Rio Ave vs Desportivo de Tondela2–1
2020-09-20Desportivo de Tondela vs Rio Ave1–1

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FAQ

Who will win C.D. Tondela vs Rio Ave F.C.?
Tofiko's model favours Rio Ave F.C. (39% probability), with both model families in agreement.
What time does C.D. Tondela vs Rio Ave F.C. kick off?
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:15 GMT — Primeira Liga.
What is the C.D. Tondela vs Rio Ave F.C. head-to-head record?
In their last 5 meetings: 3 home wins, 1 draws, 1 away wins, averaging 2.60 goals per game.

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