Prediction for match Rio Ave — Santa Clara, 30.11.2025

Odds and Probability Percentages

On November 30th, in the Primeira Liga, Rio Ave will face Santa Clara. The odds for a Santa Clara win are 2.51, while both Rio Ave and a draw are at 3.16. In terms of probability percentages: Santa Clara - 38.63%, Rio Ave - 30.68%, and a draw - also 30.68%. Based on these numbers, Santa Clara stands out as the favorite, but the gap between the teams is not significant, promising a competitive match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Rio Ave averaged 43.2% possession, received 4 yellow cards, committed 15.2 fouls, and had 0.8 offsides per game. Santa Clara held 49.8% possession, received 4 yellow cards, committed 11.8 fouls, and had 1 offside. Rio Ave's last three matches: 08.11.2025 - Alverca - Rio Ave 1-1, 01.11.2025 - Rio Ave - Estoril 0-4, 25.10.2025 - Estrela - Rio Ave 1-2. Santa Clara's: 08.11.2025 - Santa Clara - Sporting Lisbon 1-2, 03.11.2025 - Gil Vicente - Santa Clara 1-0, 25.10.2025 - Santa Clara - ABC 2-0. In their last head-to-head on 18.04.2025, the teams drew 1-1, with the total under 2.5 goals.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, both teams played over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. During this period, Rio Ave had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice and over 1.5 in the second half twice. Santa Clara had over 1.5 goals in the first half once and in the second half three times. Average goals: Rio Ave scored 1.2 and conceded 1.2, Santa Clara scored 1 and conceded 1.4, with an overall average total of 2.4 for both. Regarding goal intervals: Rio Ave most often scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (40%), while Santa Clara scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (43%). Rio Ave most frequently concedes between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (43% each), while Santa Clara concedes evenly across all intervals, at 20%. Given that both teams have an average total of 2.4, and over 2.5 goals occurred three out of five times in recent matches, betting on over 2.25 goals at 2.03 seems justified: a refund is possible with two goals, and a win with three or more.

Corners in the Match

Rio Ave averages 4 corners per match, while Santa Clara averages 3.2. In their last five encounters, both teams exceeded 9.5 total corners three times. The closest total to the average sum is 7.5: over 7.5 is at 1.37, under at 2.85. For a total of 8.5, over is at 1.64, under at 2.18. In terms of corner outcomes, Santa Clara is the favorite with odds of 1.80. Considering both teams often take 3-4 corners, expecting a total of 8-9 corners seems logical. A bet on over 8.5 corners is reasonable, given the frequency and average values.