Rio Ave v Santa Clara prediction
Team pages: Rio Ave · Santa Clara · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Rio Ave v Santa Clara, Primeira Liga on Sun, 14 Feb 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Rio Ave host Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 14 February (kick-off 16:00 UK).
Form and the table
Six of Rio Ave’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Rio Ave’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Rio Ave have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 2.43. Rio Ave have scored eight goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rio Ave have conceded 17 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Santa Clara have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.00. Santa Clara have scored 12 goals, the sixth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Santa Clara have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Rio Ave (14th) and Santa Clara (fourth) are 11 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Santa Clara the stronger side, 282 rating points above Rio Ave (Santa Clara 1747, Rio Ave 1466, after at least 246 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 6 September 2026, finished Santa Clara 4–0 Rio Ave.
Team news
Predicted Rio Ave XI (4-2-3-1): E. van der Gouw, F. Petrasso, G. Mancha, G. Liavas, N. Abbey, T. Nikitscher, D. Bezerra, A. Ntoi, D. Nascimento, M. Patricío, T. Monteiro — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jalen Blesa (5.1 per match over eight appearances, three goals and one assist) and Diogo Bezerra (3.6 per match over eight appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Rio Ave’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rio Ave (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jalen Blesa averages 1.0 shots per 90 over 696 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances. Diogo Bezerra averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 630 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Santa Clara XI (4-3-3): L. França, G. Romão, P. Pacheco, E. Fernandes, L. Soares, P. Ferreira, J. Tavares, T. Ribeiro, G. Paciência, B. Santos, V. Lopes — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Gonçalo Paciência (5.1 per match over eight appearances, five goals and one assist) and Vinícius Lopes (4.1 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Santa Clara’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Santa Clara (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Gonçalo Paciência averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 608 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Vinícius Lopes averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 596 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Primeira Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rio Ave 2 · draws 2 · Santa Clara 2 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L · Santa Clara 3W 1D 1L
Rio Ave v Santa Clara (Primeira Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 16 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rio Ave for / against | Line | Santa Clara for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4 for · 6.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.63 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 7.86 for · 16.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.88 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.29 for · 6 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.86 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.43 for · 1.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| A. Ntoi n 8 | 66.4 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| D. Špikić n 8 | 46.8 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | — |
| S. Garcia n 5 | 58.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sellouki n 8 | 53.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| S. Clemmensen n 8 | 62.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Tamble Monteiro n 8 | 55.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Miguel Patricío n 5 | 41.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blesa n 8 | 87 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Diogo Bezerra n 8 | 78.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| S. Clemmensen n 8 | 62.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Diogo Nascimento n 8 | 57.5 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 39.9 | 4.8 |
| N. Abbey n 8 | 73.5 | 3.1 |
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 3 |
| G. Liavas n 8 | 68.9 | 2 |
| Pedro Amaral n 8 | 62.3 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. van der Gouw n 8 | 91.1 | 3.5 |
Santa Clara
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 4.4 | 3.2 | — |
| Leo Jaco n 7 | 16.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 | — |
| Daniel Borges n 8 | 42.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 | — |
| H. Silva n 8 | 76.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | — |
| Tiago Ribeiro n 8 | 48.1 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonçalo Paciência n 8 | 76 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| João Vasconcelos n 5 | 18.6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Vinícius Lopes n 8 | 74.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Vasconcelos n 5 | 18.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Gonçalo Paciência n 8 | 76 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Vinícius Lopes n 8 | 74.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ferreira n 8 | 90 | 4 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 3.2 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 3.2 |
| Welinton Torrão n 8 | 32.8 | 2.4 |
| Vitinho n 8 | 34.6 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas França n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rio Ave v Santa Clara — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-06 Santa Clara 4–0 Rio Ave
- 2026-04-11 Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave
- 2025-11-30 Rio Ave 1–1 Santa Clara
- 2025-04-18 Rio Ave 1–1 Santa Clara
- 2024-12-07 Santa Clara 1–0 Rio Ave
- 2023-03-17 Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Santa Clara?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rio Ave won 2, Santa Clara won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Santa Clara?
- Recent form — Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L; Santa Clara 3W 1D 1L.
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