Taça de Portugal

Portugal• Lisboa
April 3, 25

Sporting CP

VS
19:15
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Rio Ave

14°Clight rain
86% 6.96 m/s

Sporting CP vs Rio Ave Prediction | Expert AI Football Betting Tips & Match Analysis | April 3, 25

A compelling Taça de Portugal clash sees Sporting CP look to defend their home territory against a visiting Rio Ave side.

The home side, Sporting CP, enter this fixture in confident mood having won 5 of their recent 9 encounters. Their attacking prowess is evident with 1.9 goals per game, while their defense has remained solid with 3 clean sheets.
Rio Ave have demonstrated consistency in recent fixtures, with 3 draws from their last 9 matches and an average of 1.3 goals per game highlighting their competitive nature.

Historical encounters have typically been close affairs, with 1 draws and both teams finding the net in 50% of matches, averaging 3.8 goals per game.

Given the competitive nature of both teams and current circumstances, this match presents multiple potential outcomes, making it an intriguing tactical battle to watch.

Team Performance Metrics

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Sporting CP

Average Goals per Game
2.20
Average of 2.2 goals scored per match
Formation
3-4-2-1
Most commonly used formation
Defensive Efficiency
6.9
Defensive Efficiency rated 6.94/10
Offensive Efficiency
7.4
Offensive Efficiency rated 7.4/10
Overall Team Performance
7.0
Overall team performance rated 7.02/10
Avg Shots On Goal
6.8
Average shots on target per match
Goal Conversion Rate
28.5%
Shot-to-goal conversion rate
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Rio Ave

Average Goals per Game
1.40
Average of 1.4 goals scored per match
Formation
4-2-3-1
Most commonly used formation
Defensive Efficiency
6.8
Defensive Efficiency rated 6.79/10
Offensive Efficiency
7.0
Offensive Efficiency rated 6.98/10
Overall Team Performance
6.8
Overall team performance rated 6.82/10
Avg Shots On Goal
3.7
Average shots on target per match
Goal Conversion Rate
42.9%
Shot-to-goal conversion rate

Recent Matches

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Sporting CP

EstrelaEstrela
0 - 3
Sporting CPSporting CP
March 29, 25
Sporting CPSporting CP
3 - 1
FamalicaoFamalicao
March 15, 25
Casa PiaCasa Pia
1 - 3
Sporting CPSporting CP
March 9, 25
Sporting CPSporting CP
3 - 1
EstorilEstoril
March 3, 25
GIL VicenteGIL V.
0 - 1
Sporting CPSporting CP
February 27, 25

Insights

100% win rate in last 5 matches
Scored in last 5 matches
+10 goal difference in last 5 matches
Unbeaten in last 5 matches
Averaging 2.6 goals per match
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Rio Ave

Casa PiaCasa Pia
2 - 1
Rio AveRio Ave
March 29, 25
Rio AveRio Ave
2 - 3
BenficaBenfica
March 16, 25
FamalicaoFamalicao
1 - 0
Rio AveRio Ave
March 10, 25
Rio AveRio Ave
2 - 1
SC BragaSC Braga
March 2, 25
EstorilEstoril
2 - 1
Rio AveRio Ave
February 22, 25

Head to Head

Rio AveRio Ave
0 - 3
Sporting CPSporting CP
Jan 18, 2025
Sporting CPSporting CP
3 - 1
Rio AveRio Ave
Aug 9, 2024
Rio AveRio Ave
3 - 3
Sporting CPSporting CP
Feb 25, 2024
Sporting CPSporting CP
2 - 0
Rio AveRio Ave
Sep 25, 2023

Best Bets

Goals Over/Under: Under 3.51.70

Prediction Insight

2 - 1
or1 - 1
55%

With a balanced 55.1% probability rating, this prediction offers moderate value. Our analysis reveals mixed but generally positive indicators, including relevant historical patterns and current form metrics. Consider this a calculated opportunity that requires strategic stake management. Key performance indicators suggest potential upside, though market volatility should be factored into betting decisions.

Balanced Value Play
Confidence Level: Moderate
Sporting CP: We predicted 3 correct scores out of the last 8 games (38% accuracy)
Rio Ave: We predicted 6 correct scores out of the last 8 games (75% accuracy)
55%

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