Rio Ave vs Fri 28 Aug19:15 Scheduled
Sporting CP — Primeira Liga: stats, lineups & analysis
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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP — the facts
Rio Ave meet Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 4). Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026, 19:15 UTC.
Team pages: Rio Ave · Sporting CP · Primeira Liga
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 73% over 1.5 goals
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 54% over 2.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 33% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 49% both teams score
Sporting CP to Score. League base rate: 65% away sides score
Home rated 1571 vs 2061 — 0.08 expected score Sporting CP sit 2nd; Rio Ave 10th (PPL · 3 matches played) Sporting CP in stronger form — 2.6 vs 0.8 ppg (n=5) Away has won 5 of the last 5 H2H meetings
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Rio Ave vs Sporting CP, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Primeira Liga fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Rio Ave and Sporting CP team pages or the Primeira Liga page.
Quick answers
›What time does Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kick off?
Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026, 19:15 UTC, a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 4).
›Where can I watch Rio Ave vs Sporting CP goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Sporting CP?
Rio Ave and Sporting CP have met 10 times — 0 wins for Rio Ave, 9 wins for Sporting CP and 1 draw.