All roads lead to Estádio do Rio Ave FC on as Rio Ave FC (16.) host Nacional Madeira (15.) in matchday 8 of the Primeira Liga — the association's top competition serves up a fixture that carries the full weight of top-flight football. Rio Ave FC drew 1 - 1 against Casa Pia last time out and have scored 3 goals at home this season while conceding 6. Nacional Madeira (15.) claimed another important three points against Vitoria Guimarães (2 - 0), having won 3 of their last 5 games. Weighing up all available data, our AI model gives a 65% probability to Nacional Madeira leaving Estádio do Rio Ave FC with a quality away win in a top-flight encounter.
Our AI Picks: The Best Betting Markets for Rio Ave FC vs Nacional Madeira
Three-Way BetNacional Madeira65%25/11·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals95%11/10·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipOver 2.5 Goals95%11/10·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
Up to date betting tip thanks to statistics and data analysis
Three-Way BetRio Ave FC 17% · X 18% · Nacional Madeira 65%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 59% · No 41%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 95% · Under 5%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 87% · Under 13%Correct Score0-47%0-57%1-56%
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Rio Ave FC vs Nacional Madeira: Where to Find the Best Odds for Matchday 8
ProbabilityRio Ave FC17%Draw18%Nacional Madeira65%
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Rio Ave FC Form
Last 5 games
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Rio Ave FC most recently faced Casa Pia, drawing the match 1 - 1. It was a result that left the squad with mixed feelings heading into this fixture.
Rio Ave FC's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from 5 games. At home, they have won of 3 games, scoring 3 goals and conceding 6 on their own turf.
Over their last 5 matches, Rio Ave FC have found the net 4 times — that's 0.8 goals per game on average. They have conceded 9 goals in the same span, with their home form showing wins and 1 defeats from 3 home fixtures.
Nacional Madeira Form
Last 5 games
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The last outing for Nacional Madeira was against Vitoria Guimarães — a match they won 2 - 0. A win that will have boosted confidence ahead of this away trip.
Nacional Madeira's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: 3 wins, draws and 2 defeats from 5 games. Away from home, they have won 1 of 2 games, scoring 2 goals and conceding 2 on the road.
Nacional Madeira's most recent 5 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 6 goals (1.2 per game) while conceding 4 (0.8 per game). In terms of away performances specifically, Nacional Madeira have won 1, drawn and lost 1 of their 2 away matches — a record that provides useful context ahead of this trip to Estádio do Rio Ave FC.
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Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 7 | 15 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 8 | 11 | 18 |
| 3 |  Benfica Lisbon | 7 | 15 | 16 |
| · · · 10 places · · · | ||||
| 14 |  Vitoria Guimarães | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Nacional Madeira Away | 7 | -8 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC Home | 7 | -10 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 7 | -13 | 4 |
Last Meetings
01/25/2026
Nacional Madeira
Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC
4-0
08/17/2025
Rio Ave FC
Nacional Madeira
Nacional Madeira
1-1
05/10/2025
Nacional Madeira
Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC
3-3
12/29/2024
Rio Ave FC
Nacional Madeira
Nacional Madeira
2-1
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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