Rio Ave vs CD Nacional predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Black-and-white, having lost their last match against Benfica, travel to Vila do Conde with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 16th round of the Portugal League,  Rio Ave will face CD Nacional at Do Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium on 29 December at 10:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Rio Ave is currently in 11º position in the tournament with 16 points, while CD Nacional is currently in 15º position with 12.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Rio Ave vs CD Nacional.

Rio Ave

Rio Ave comes from playing against Vitória de Guimarães and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Rio Ave and Vitória de Guimarães, Rioavista team achieved a 37% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Fábio Ronaldo and Clayton.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Petit has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws y 2 defeats. Rio Ave average number of goals per game is 1.8 goals, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 4 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 14 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in Rio Ave matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• Matches conceding goals:  4
• First to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Half-time winner: 4/8

CD Nacional

CD Nacional, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-2 defeat against Benfica, and travel to the Do Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Rio Ave.

In that match between CD Nacional and Benfica, the Black-and-white team achieved 33% ball possession, getting 1 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Tiago Margarido's team has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 5. CD Nacional average 0.6 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.2 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in CD Nacional matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 2/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Rio Ave vs CD Nacional: H2H STATS

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Rio Ave vs CD Nacional has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Segunda Liga competition, in an event that took place at the Da Madeira stadium on 10-04-2022 with the result of 2-0, with CD Nacional winning.

The last 5 meetings between Rio Ave and CD Nacional have resulted in 3 wins for Rio Ave, 1 win for CD Nacional, and 1 draw. In those matches, Rio Ave managed to score 4 goals, while CD Nacional scored 3 goals against Rio Ave.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals