Rio Ave vs Nacional (Primeira Liga) was played on 11 October 2026 and finished 3–2.
Rio Ave vs Nacional: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 2.19 | 3.58 | 3.71 |
| Market average | 2.11 | 3.34 | 3.43 |
Rio Ave vs Nacional: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 10-0-0 | 25:4 | 30 |
| 2 | Benfica | 10 | 8-1-1 | 27:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 10 | 6-3-1 | 23:11 | 21 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 10 | 6-3-1 | 15:6 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca | 10 | 6-2-2 | 13:7 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico Viseu | 10 | 6-2-2 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 10 | 4-3-3 | 8:7 | 15 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 10 | 4-2-4 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 10 | 4-2-4 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Alverca | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Famalicão | 10 | 2-4-4 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 12 | Estrela | 10 | 2-4-4 | 15:19 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitória SC | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 14 | Marítimo | 10 | 2-2-6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 15 | Nacional | 10 | 2-1-7 | 10:19 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 10 | 2-1-7 | 5:19 | 7 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 10 | 2-1-7 | 9:23 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril | 10 | 0-2-8 | 5:19 | 2 |
Recent matches
Rio Ave
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Rio Ave vs Nacional: match preview and analysis
Rio Ave host Nacional in what promises to be a tightly contested league fixture, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. The hosts sit 16th with just three points from five games, having managed only one win and a poor goal return of two for 11. Nacional sit two spots higher in 14th place, holding four points after a win and a draw but also conceding 11 goals while scoring seven. With Rio Ave needing a turnaround to escape the relegation zone and Nacional eager to climb further up the standings, the encounter could prove decisive for their survival hopes. Both clubs will be keen to improve their goal differences, making every chance in front of goal crucial.
Rio Ave vs Nacional: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Rio Ave vs Nacional: questions and answers
How did Rio Ave vs Nacional end?
Rio Ave beat Nacional 3–2.
When and where was the match played?
11 October 2026, kick-off at 15:30, at Estádio dos Arcos. Referee: C. Macedo.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Rio Ave: 17th (7 points), Nacional: 15th (7 points).
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