All roads lead to Estádio de São Miguel on as CD Santa Clara (13.) host Rio Ave FC (12.) in matchday 29 of the Primeira Liga — the association's top competition serves up a fixture that carries the full weight of top-flight football. CD Santa Clara lost 4 - 2 against Sporting CP last time out and have scored 10 goals at home this season while conceding 10. Rio Ave FC (12.) suffered a loss they will want to put right against F.C. Alverca (1 - 2), having won 5 of their last 19 games. Weighing up all available data, our AI model gives a 41% probability to CD Santa Clara taking the points on home soil in the top flight.
The Best Betting Tips for CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC at a Glance
Three-Way BetCD Santa Clara41%9/11·JettBetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 Goals62%10/17·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 2.5 Goals62%10/17·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Important analyses and previews ahead of kick-off
Three-Way BetCD Santa Clara 41% · X 29% · Rio Ave FC 30%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 44% · No 56%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 38% · Under 62%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 18% · Under 82%Correct Score1-013%1-113%0-111%
CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC: who will win?
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Current odds for CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
ProbabilityCD Santa Clara41%Draw29%Rio Ave FC30%
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CD Santa Clara Form
Last 5 games
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The most recent game for CD Santa Clara saw them take on Sporting CP, with the match ending 4 - 2. The defeat underlines the need for a strong response in front of their own supporters. They head into this Primeira Liga fixture at Estádio de São Miguel on looking to build on recent performances.
Over the past 6 months, CD Santa Clara have won 4, drawn 5 and lost 10 of their 19 games. At home they have picked up 4 wins from 10 fixtures, losing 5. They have scored 19 goals in total during this period – an average of 1 per game.
CD Santa Clara's most recent 19 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 19 goals (1 per game) while conceding 25 (1.32 per game). In terms of home performances, CD Santa Clara have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 5 of their 10 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.
Rio Ave FC Form
Last 5 games
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The most recent game for Rio Ave FC saw them take on F.C. Alverca, with the match ending 1 - 2. The defeat underlines the need for a strong response when they visit Estádio de São Miguel. They now make the trip to Estádio de São Miguel for this Primeira Liga clash.
The last 6 months have seen Rio Ave FC play 19 competitive matches, winning 5 and losing 10. Of their 10 away games during this stretch, they have won 4 and lost 4. They have scored 16 goals home and away combined, conceding 34.
Rio Ave FC's most recent 19 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 16 goals (0.84 per game) while conceding 34 (1.79 per game). In terms of away performances specifically, Rio Ave FC have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their 10 away matches — a record that provides useful context ahead of this trip to Estádio de São Miguel.
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Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 28 | 43 | 73 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 27 | 55 | 68 |
| 3 |  Benfica Lisbon | 27 | 41 | 65 |
| · · · 7 places · · · | ||||
| 11 |  F.C. Arouca | 28 | -20 | 32 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC Away | 28 | -19 | 30 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara Home | 28 | -9 | 28 |
| 14 |  C.F. Estrela da Amadora | 28 | -14 | 28 |
Last Meetings
11/30/2025
Rio Ave FC
CD Santa Clara
CD Santa Clara
1-1
04/18/2025
Rio Ave FC
CD Santa Clara
CD Santa Clara
1-1
12/07/2024
CD Santa Clara
Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC
1-0
07/27/2024
Rio Ave FC
CD Santa Clara
CD Santa Clara
1-2
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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