Rio Ave vs Santa Clara predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Azoreans, having lost their last match against Sporting CP, travel to Vila do Conde with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 12th round of the Portugal League,  Rio Ave will face Santa Clara at Do Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium on 30 November at 10:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Rio Ave is currently in 11º position in the tournament with 12 points, while Santa Clara is currently in 13º position with 11.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Rio Ave vs Santa Clara.

Rio Ave

Rio Ave comes from playing against Alverca and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Rio Ave and Alverca, Rioavista team achieved a 43% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Clayton.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Sotiris Silaidopoulos has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws y 3 defeats. Rio Ave average number of goals per game is 1.1 goals, while they concede an average of 1.6 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 9 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Rio Ave matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• Matches conceding goals:  4
• First to concede goals: 4/8

Santa Clara

Santa Clara, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-2 defeat against Sporting CP, 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 Santa Clara and Sporting CP, the Azoreans team achieved 26% ball possession, getting 2 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Vinícius Lopes.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Vasco Matos's team has won 3, and lost 5, and is on a run of 3 consecutive defeats. Santa Clara average 0.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.6 goals per game. With this trend, they have 3 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Santa Clara matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to score: 4/8
• Losing streak: 3
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Rio Ave vs Santa Clara: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Rio Ave vs Santa Clara 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 Estádio da Capital do Móvel stadium on 18-04-2025 with the result of 1-1, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Rio Ave and Santa Clara have resulted in 2 wins for Rio Ave, 1 win for Santa Clara, and 2 draws. In those matches, Rio Ave managed to score 6 goals, while Santa Clara scored 4 goals against Rio Ave.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals