Rio Ave vs Nacional Prediction

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

1. 10 May 2025: Nacional 3–3 Rio Ave—high-scoring draw

2. 29 December 2024: Rio Ave 2–1 Nacional—Rio Ave edged it Tips.ggAiScore

3. 31 July 2024 (Preseason): Rio Ave 1–1 Nacional—balanced friendly Tips.ggAiScore

4. 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

 

NEXT: Dinamo Moscow vs CSKA Moscow