Rio Ave vs Nacional Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot
Last Season’s Overall Performances
Rio Ave finished 11th in the 2024–25 Primeira Liga, demonstrating consistent mid-table stability under manager Sotiris Silaidopoulos.
Nacional, newly promoted, secured 13th place, ending comfortably above the relegation zone after returning from the Segunda Liga.
Preseason and Preparation for the New Season
Rio Ave displayed promising form heading into the new campaign, with preseason fixtures including a 1–1 draw against AVS, followed by victories over Benfica B and Marinhense, before falling to Al Nassr.
Nacional’s preseason included mixed outcomes—draws and losses such as a 2–0 defeat to Marítimo and a 4–1 win over Camacha—indicating uneven readiness.
Home and Away Form
Rio Ave’s Last Five Home Matches
At home, Rio Ave have recently produced a mix of results: a draw with Gil Vicente, a win against Estrela Amadora, but also frustrating losses and drawn cup matches. Their Estádio dos Arcos has seen competitive displays, often yielding tight encounters with few dominant performances .
Nacional’s Last Five Away Matches
On the road, Nacional have struggled. Their last five away fixtures included notable defeats to V. Guimarães and Gil Vicente, a draw with Moreirense, and a narrow win against Boavista. Their away outings have lacked consistency, with defensive vulnerabilities frequently exposed .
Head-to-Head Record
Last Five Meetings
10 May 2025: Nacional 3–3 Rio Ave—high-scoring draw
29 December 2024: Rio Ave 2–1 Nacional—Rio Ave edged it Tips.ggAiScore
31 July 2024 (Preseason): Rio Ave 1–1 Nacional—balanced friendly Tips.ggAiScore
Earlier matches (Liga Portugal 2): Rio Ave earned wins, including a 2–0 triumph in April 2022 and another 1–0 in November 2021 AiScoreAiScore.
Overall Head-to-Head
Total Matches: 34 meetings
Rio Ave Wins: 11
Nacional Wins: 9
Draws: 14 AiScore
Venue Breakdown – Last Five Meetings
At Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave home): Recent encounters have been tight—Rio Ave edged a 2–1 win in December 2024 and shared pre-season points in July 2024.
At Estádio da Madeira (Nacional home): The latest resulted in a 3–3 draw; historically, Nacional have had limited success at home against Rio Ave
Current Form
Rio Ave vs Nacional Prediction: Standing
Home & Away Matches
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