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SC Braga v Rio Ave result

Full-time · SC Braga 3–0 Rio Ave

Primeira Liga · · Estádio Municipal de Braga

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SC Braga 3–0 Rio Ave — SC Braga won this Primeira Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

SC Braga beat Rio Ave 3–0 at Estádio Municipal de Braga in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 8 February. SC Braga are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Rio Ave have lost their last four matches in all competitions.

The goals

SC Braga led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — SC Braga: Florian Grillitsch (4’, assisted by Pau Victor) and Ricardo Horta (73’, assisted by Florian Grillitsch; 90’, assisted by João Moutinho).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: SC Braga 2.74, Rio Ave 0.13, from 15 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

M. Nogueira showed two yellow cards — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — SC Braga: Leonardo Lelo (87’); Rio Ave: Gustavo Mancha (45’).

What it changes

SC Braga have scored 64 goals, the fourth-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). SC Braga have conceded 36 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 19 clubs.

Rio Ave have scored 35 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Rio Ave have conceded 57 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 19 clubs.

SC Braga’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 21, across nine matches. SC Braga have kept a clean sheet in their last six matches in all competitions. Rio Ave have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Ricardo Horta (SC Braga) 11.6, Florian Grillitsch (SC Braga) 10.9 and Gabri Martínez (SC Braga) 7.0 led the match.

Next up

SC Braga next travel to Rio Ave on 8 November 2026.

Rio Ave next host SC Braga on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for SC Braga: Rio Ave v SC Braga, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: SC Braga 3–0 Rio Ave · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga · Braga
  • Referee: M. Nogueira
  • Head-to-head (last 6): SC Braga 3 · draws 2 · Rio Ave 1 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: SC Braga 4W 1D 0L · Rio Ave 1W 0D 4L

SC Braga 3–0 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 0.88
Goals
against 0.88 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.29 / 5.13
Corners
against 2 / 6.5 · 0 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.14 / 3.38
Shots on target
against 2.86 / 6.25 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.38 / 2.63
Cards
against 1.88 / 2.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.31 yellows
Referee · M. Nogueira
26 fouls a game
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over 13 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 2 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSC Braga for / againstLineRio Ave for / against
Goals scored
2.13 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8
Corners won
4.29 for · 2 against n 7
9.5standard
5.13 for · 6.5 against n 8
Shots
10.57 for · 8.43 against n 7
19.5standard
8.88 for · 17.75 against n 8
Shots on target
4.14 for · 2.86 against n 7
8.5standard
3.38 for · 6.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.43 for · 12.14 against n 7
21.5standard
11.5 for · 15.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2.38 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2.63 for · 2.75 against n 8

Referee: M. Nogueira — 4.31 yellow cards a game, 0.15 red cards, 26 fouls over 13 matches.

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SC Braga

SC Braga Goalkeeper

SC Braga — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
L. Horníček28902520 min662.4 /90230.8 /9030.1 /90
SC Braga — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for SC Braga before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. Horníček n 890
2.55/4

SC Braga Defensive

SC Braga — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
G. Lagerbielke24821971 min311.4 /90160.7 /9070.3 /901436.5 /90391.8 /9050.2 /90
B. Arrey-Mbi22841837 min341.7 /90100.5 /9090.4 /90572.8 /9090.4 /9030.1 /90
S. Niakaté13841092 min90.7 /9090.7 /9060.5 /90554.5 /90110.9 /9020.2 /90
Vitor Carvalho1373950 min100.9 /9050.5 /9070.7 /90464.4 /90161.5 /9040.4 /90
Paulo Oliveira953473 min51 /9071.3 /9030.6 /90152.9 /9040.8 /9010.2 /90
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SC Braga — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for SC Braga before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Horníček n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
Víctor Gómez n 880.8
0.73/1
15/1
M. Vrousai
Jean-Baptiste Gorby n 876.4
15/2
14/2
—
João Moutinho n 871.9
0.52/1
0.52/1
M. Vrousai
G. Lagerbielke n 881.4
1.86/3
0.32/0
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SC Braga — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for SC Braga before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Víctor Gómez n 880.8
1.35/3
Jean-Baptiste Gorby n 876.4
14/2
João Moutinho n 871.9
1.77/3
G. Lagerbielke n 881.4
1.77/4
Ricardo Horta n 876.9
1.97/4
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SC Braga Attacking

SC Braga — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Ricardo Horta24771850 min90.4 /9060.3 /90351.7 /90211 /90482.3 /9070.3 /90
R. Zalazar24681639 min110.6 /9020.1 /90412.3 /90201.1 /90341.9 /90402.2 /90
Pau Victor24631503 min70.4 /9020.1 /90311.9 /90201.2 /90120.7 /90241.4 /90
Fran Navarro1950947 min60.6 /9000 /90161.5 /90101 /9030.3 /9050.5 /90
A. El Ouazzani1368884 min20.2 /9000 /90202 /9080.8 /90101 /9030.3 /90
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SC Braga — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for SC Braga before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Horníček n 890
00/0
00/0
Víctor Gómez n 880.8
0.11/0
0.11/0
Jean-Baptiste Gorby n 876.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
João Moutinho n 871.9
1.16/1
0.53/0
G. Lagerbielke n 881.4
0.62/1
0.11/0
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SC Braga — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for SC Braga before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Horníček n 890
00/0
00/0
Víctor Gómez n 880.8
00/0
00/0
Jean-Baptiste Gorby n 876.4
00/0
00/0
João Moutinho n 871.9
0.21/0
00/0
G. Lagerbielke n 881.4
00/0
00/0
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Rio Ave

Rio Ave Goalkeeper

Rio Ave — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Miszta17901530 min673.9 /90301.8 /9000 /90
K. Chamorro390270 min93 /9082.7 /9000 /90
Rio Ave — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Miszta n 890
3.68/5
K. Chamorro n 390
32/2

Rio Ave Defensive

Rio Ave — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
F. Petrasso16801278 min151.1 /9070.5 /9090.6 /90402.8 /90161.1 /9050.4 /90
N. Abbey15821236 min211.5 /90181.3 /9080.6 /90413 /9070.5 /9020.1 /90
J. Panzo14781095 min191.6 /90191.6 /90161.3 /90473.9 /90181.5 /9030.2 /90
J. Brabec12861035 min141.2 /90100.9 /90181.6 /90332.9 /9060.5 /9020.2 /90
J. Lomboto368203 min20.9 /9031.3 /9020.9 /9094 /9031.3 /9010.4 /90
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Rio Ave — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Clayton n 889.8
1.67/4
3.58/7
—
André Luiz n 879
0.32/0
37/7
—
B. Aguilera n 872.5
0.94/1
3.97/7
—
M. Vrousai n 876.8
14/3
1.66/3
João Moutinho
Ole Pohlmann n 857.5
0.41/1
1.24/2
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Rio Ave — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Clayton n 889.8
0.11/0
André Luiz n 879
1.45/3
B. Aguilera n 872.5
1.24/2
M. Vrousai n 876.8
2.37/5
Ole Pohlmann n 857.5
1.44/2
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Rio Ave Attacking

Rio Ave — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Clayton19841600 min100.6 /9040.2 /90321.8 /90231.3 /90110.6 /9060.3 /90
André Luiz19791500 min70.4 /9050.3 /90342 /90191.1 /90221.3 /90301.8 /90
Ole Pohlmann18581047 min00 /9010.1 /9070.6 /9020.2 /90121 /90121 /90
D. Špikić1652836 min20.2 /9000 /9050.5 /9040.4 /9091 /90121.3 /90
Diogo Bezerra22753 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9011.7 /9035.1 /90
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Rio Ave — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Clayton n 889.8
26/4
1.55/4
André Luiz n 879
1.76/3
14/1
B. Aguilera n 872.5
0.94/2
0.53/0
M. Vrousai n 876.8
1.36/3
15/2
Ole Pohlmann n 857.5
0.62/1
00/0
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Rio Ave — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 2 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Clayton n 889.8
0.42/1
0.31/1
André Luiz n 879
0.42/1
0.11/0
B. Aguilera n 872.5
0.21/0
00/0
M. Vrousai n 876.8
00/0
0.11/0
Ole Pohlmann n 857.5
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
SC BragaRio Ave
63%Possession37%
2.74Expected goals (xG)0.13
15Shots7
7Shots on target2
3Shots off target2
5Blocked shots3
8Shots inside the box1
9Corners1
1Offsides0
14Fouls8
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
2Saves4
686Passes399
91%Pass accuracy86%

SC Braga Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Horníček9000000006.9
A. Barišić9000000107.2
G. Lagerbielke9000000007.3
B. Arrey-Mbi9000001306.9
João Moutinho9001002307.3
Ricardo Horta9020432309.3
Víctor Gómez8900002106.9
F. Grillitsch8211213208.7
R. Zalazar8200101107
Gabri Martínez7500330408
Pau Victor7401001207.2
Fran Navarro sub1600000006.3
Diego Rodrigues sub1500000006.7
Leonardo Lelo sub8000000Y6.3
Demir Ege Tıknaz sub800000106.9
Yanis da Rocha sub10000000–

Rio Ave Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
E. van der Gouw9000000006.9
J. Brabec9000000306.5
Gustavo Mancha90000000Y6
N. Abbey9000000306.5
M. Vrousai9000000206.6
T. Nikitscher9000000206.7
G. Liavas8400100206.5
O. Richards8400210206.3
Diogo Bezerra7000110006.6
Tamble Monteiro7000000006.5
A. Papakanellos6200000006.2
Ole Pohlmann sub2800001006.3
D. Špikić sub2000000206.6
J. Blesa sub2000000106.7
A. Ntoi sub1000000006.3
Leonardo Buta sub1000000006.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind SC Braga v Rio Ave — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
SC BragaWWWDW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.2 scored / 0 conceded per game
Rio AveLWLLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.6 scored / 2.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
SC Braga 3 · 2 draws · Rio Ave 1 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2025-08-31 Rio Ave 2–2 SC Braga
  • 2025-03-02 Rio Ave 2–1 SC Braga
  • 2024-09-29 SC Braga 4–0 Rio Ave
  • 2024-03-09 Rio Ave 0–0 SC Braga
  • 2023-10-07 SC Braga 2–1 Rio Ave
  • 2023-03-05 SC Braga 2–0 Rio Ave
League standing · 2025/26
SC Braga#4 pos59 pts34 pl+28 GD
Rio Ave#12 pos36 pts34 pl-22 GD
Goals per game
SC Braga scored1.88
Rio Ave scored1.03
SC Braga conceded1.06
Rio Ave conceded1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between SC Braga and Rio Ave?
In their last 6 meetings, SC Braga won 3, Rio Ave won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of SC Braga and Rio Ave?
Recent form — SC Braga 4W 1D 0L; Rio Ave 1W 0D 4L.

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