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

The Black-and-white, having lost their last match against Gil Vicente, travel to Vila do Conde with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 2nd round of the Portugal League,  Rio Ave will face CD Nacional at Do Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium on 17 August at 10:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Rio Ave is currently in 10º position in the tournament with 0 points, while CD Nacional is currently in 13º position with 0.  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 Gil Vicente and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente, Rioavista team achieved a 54% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Francisco Petrasso.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Petit has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws y 3 defeats. Rio Ave average number of goals per game is 1.3 goals, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Rio Ave matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to score: 5/8

CD Nacional

CD Nacional, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-2 defeat against Gil Vicente, 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 Gil Vicente, the Black-and-white team achieved 59% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Tiago Margarido's team has won 1, drawn 2 and lost 5, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. CD Nacional average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have 6 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in CD Nacional matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• Matches conceding goals: 6
• First to concede goals: 7/8
• Half-time defeat: 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 Portugal League competition, in an event that took place at the Da Madeira stadium on 10-05-2025 with the result of 3-3, with a draw.

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 8 goals, while CD Nacional scored 7 goals against Rio Ave.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals