Result
4:0
25/01/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga Portugal - Round 19
- Referee: Vasilica I. (Por)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | Veikkaus TV |
 Portugal | Sport TV1 |
 Ukraine | MEGOGO Futbol 8, MEGOGO Ukraine |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.53 | 0.47 |
| Ball possession |
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| 47% | 53% |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (277/347) | 86% (345/401) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.53 | 0.47 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.54 | 1.16 |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Shots off target |
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| 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 10 | 9 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 24 | 19 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Offsides |
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| 0 | 6 |
| Free kicks |
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| 6 | 18 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (277/347) | 86% (345/401) |
| Long passes |
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| 37% (19/52) | 40% (19/48) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 61% (76/124) | 72% (64/89) |
| Crosses |
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| 47% (8/17) | 22% (4/18) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.33 | 0.68 |
| Throw ins |
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| 15 | 16 |
| Fouls |
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| 18 | 6 |
| Tackles |
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| 56% (10/18) | 60% (6/10) |
| Duels won |
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| 40 | 40 |
| Clearances |
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| 23 | 18 |
| Interceptions |
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| 9 | 10 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 6 | 1 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.16 | 1.54 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 1.16 | -2.46 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 34', 1 - 0, Gabriel Veron ⚽, Ze Vitor (A),
- 2nd Half (3 - 0)
- 46', Aguilera Zamora B. ↓, Pohlmann O. ↑,
- 46', Petrasso F. ↓, Liavas G. ↑,
- 47', 2 - 0, Ramirez J. ⚽, Nunez A. (A),
- 52', Leo Santos 🟨,
- 61', Silva J. ↓, Labidi C. ↑,
- 66', Spikic D. ↓, Diogo Bezerra ↑,
- 66', Andre Luiz ↓, Papakanellos A. ↑,
- 72', 3 - 0, Leo Santos ⚽, Jose Gomes (A),
- 77', Paulinho Boia ↓, Witi ↑,
- 77', Gabriel Veron ↓, Daniel Junior ↑,
- 77', Tome J. ↓, Richards O. ↑,
- 85', Ze Vitor 🟨,
- 88', Ramirez J. ↓, Joao L. ↑,
- 88', Liziero ↓, Sousa A. ↑,
- 90', 4 - 0, Witi ⚽, Matheus Dias (A),
- 90+2', Jose Gomes 🟨,
Chances of winning
Nacional
45.9% | Draw
27.3% | Rio Ave
26.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Nacional has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.8%)Rio Ave has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.7%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nacional than the current prediction. (-2.3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rio Ave than the current prediction. (+2%)
Nacional - Rio Ave Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.07 ↓
(2.14) |
3.45 ↑
(3.43) |
3.52 ↑
(3.33) |
5.6%
(5.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Nacional - Rio Ave?
Users Predictions:
22 users predict this event. Nacional will win (votes: 15 - 68.2%). Rio Ave will win (votes: 1 - 4.5%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 27.3%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Nacional: 48.7% – 87.7%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 1, 1st Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Nacional will win (7 of 9 users predict this - 77.78%) 🥈 Silver Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 13 and 11).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nacional won 1.
- Recent performances by Nacional have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Rio Ave is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Nacional may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Nacional is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- There will not play in Nacional: Fernandes I.
(Injury)
Soares F.
(Injury)
Ulisses
(Injury)
- There will not play in Rio Ave: Rafael Lobato
(Inactive)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Nacional won 4 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 22:24. (average 1.1:1.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Nacional won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 1.1:1.1).
How many head-to-head matches has Nacional won against Rio Ave?
Nacional has won 0 of their last 3 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Rio Ave won against Nacional?
Rio Ave has won 1 of their last 3 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Nacional - Rio Ave were as follows:
17.08.2025
Rio Ave
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Nacional
1:1
10.05.2025
Nacional
-
Rio Ave
3:3
29.12.2024
Rio Ave
-
Nacional
2:1
Latest results of Nacional
Latest results of Rio Ave
Liga Portugal Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | FC Porto | 29 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 59:14 | 45 | 76 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 73:17 | 56 | 71 |
| 3 | Benfica | 29 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 61:18 | 43 | 69 |
| 4 | Braga | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 55:27 | 28 | 52 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 36:25 | 11 | 47 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 44:30 | 14 | 46 |
| 7 | Estoril | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 51:50 | 1 | 37 |
| 8 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 35:43 | -8 | 36 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:41 | -9 | 36 |
| 10 | Alverca | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 32:47 | -15 | 35 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 31:48 | -17 | 33 |
| 12 | Arouca | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 37:58 | -21 | 32 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 26:37 | -11 | 28 |
| 14 | Estrela | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33:48 | -15 | 28 |
| 15 | Nacional | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 31:41 | -10 | 25 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 28:52 | -24 | 25 |
| 17 | Tondela | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21:46 | -25 | 21 |
| 18 | AFS | 29 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 19:62 | -43 | 12 |
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Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Liga Portugal 2
