Rio Ave vs SC Braga Prediction

Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction: Liga Portugal
Rio Ave0 – 1SC Braga

Final score

Liga Portugal · Sun 20:30

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Grade updated with the line-ups at 20:15

Match info

Competition
Liga Portugal
Kick-off
November 8, 2026 · 20:30
Stadium
Estádio dos Arcos · Vila do Conde
Referee
Claudio Pereira
Main pick

Under 9.5 corners

Odds1.83C

Capped grade: on this type of bet, our AI never gives more than C.

Rio Ave vs SC Braga Odds

Our AI's Ranking: The Result

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  1. 1Under 9.5 cornersBalancedC1.83✓ Won
    • Rio Ave and SC Braga win 8.6 corners per game combined
  2. 2SC Braga to winCautiousC1.48✓ Won
    • Rio Ave concede 2.3 goals per game
    • Rio Ave won only 1 of their last 5 matches
    • SC Braga won only 1 of their last 5 matches
  3. 3Under 3.5 goalsCautiousB · 69 %1.44✓ Won
    • 4 of SC Braga's last 5 matches stayed under 3.5 goals
    • SC Braga matches: 2.3 goals on average
    • 3 of Rio Ave's last 5 matches went over 3.5 goals
  4. 4SC Braga (draw no bet)CautiousC1.17✓ Won
    • Rio Ave concede 2.3 goals per game
    • Rio Ave won only 1 of their last 5 matches
    • SC Braga won only 1 of their last 5 matches
  5. 5Under 4.5 goalsCautiousC1.17✓ Won
    • 5 of SC Braga's last 5 matches stayed under 4.5 goals
    • SC Braga matches: 2.3 goals on average

Head-to-head Rio Ave – SC Braga

  • SC Braga3–0Rio Ave
  • Rio Ave2–2SC Braga
  • Rio Ave2–1SC Braga
  • SC Braga4–0Rio Ave
  • Rio Ave0–0SC Braga

Liga Portugal table

#TeamPGDPtsForm
1FC Porto10+2130WWWWW
2Benfica10+1925WWWLW
3Sporting CP11+1324WWLWD
…
7GIL Vicente10+115DLWWD
8SC Braga10+114WLLLD
9Moreirense11-514LWWLD
…
16Nacional10-97LWLLL
17Rio Ave10-147LLWLD
18Estoril10-142LLLLL

Analysis, Stats and Other Bets

Form (last 5 matches)

Rio AveLLWLD
SC BragaWLLLD

Goals per match

Rio Ave0.9 scored · 2.3 conceded
SC Braga1.2 scored · 1.1 conceded

Head-to-head (last 5)

1Rio Ave2Draws2SC Braga

0 absentees or doubts reported

Our AI's track record

Our AI's A grades: 78% won

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What our AI's analysis covers

Rio Ave vs SC Braga

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Recent form and performance

Rio Ave’s last 5 results comprise 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats; their last 10 comprise 2 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats. They scored 7 goals and conceded 12 across the last 5, and their last-10 averages are 0.9 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match. …

Squads and starting line-ups

Neither team has any listed absentees. Rio Ave are set to use a 4-2-3-1 under Vasco Seabra, with E. van der Gouw, João Tomé, J. Lomboto, Gustavo Mancha, M. Vrousai, M. Patricio, G. Liavas, Diogo Bezerra, Diogo Nascimento, S. Clemmensen and J. Blesa in the starting line-up. …

Recent head-to-head record

The supplied head-to-head record covers 5 matches: SC Braga have 2 wins, Rio Ave have 1 and 2 ended level. The most recent listed meeting finished 3-0 to SC Braga. …

Our AI probabilities and odds

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Verdict

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Official line-ups

Rio Ave4-2-3-1

E. van der Gouw · João Tomé · J. Lomboto · Gustavo Mancha · M. Vrousai · M. Patricio · G. Liavas · Diogo Bezerra · Diogo Nascimento · S. Clemmensen · J. Blesa

Manager: Vasco Seabra

SC Braga3-4-3

Bernardo Fontes · G. Lagerbielke · A. Barišić · B. Arrey-Mbi · Diogo Travassos · J. Gorby · João Moutinho · Gabri Martínez · Pau Victor · Fran Navarro · Ricardo Horta

Manager: Franclim Carvalho

SC Braga visit Rio Ave with the stronger recent record, while Rio Ave’s defensive numbers point to a demanding match. Our AI’s main pick is Under 9.5 corners, with a C grade and a 60% probability. The bookmaker odds are 1.83.

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Questions about Rio Ave – SC Braga

When is Rio Ave – SC Braga?

On November 8, 2026 · 20:30, at Estádio dos Arcos (Liga Portugal).

What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and SC Braga?

Over the last 5 meetings: 1 win(s) for Rio Ave, 2 draw(s), 2 win(s) for SC Braga.

What form are Rio Ave and SC Braga in?

Over their last 5 matches, Rio Ave have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 loss(es); SC Braga, 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 loss(es).

How does our AI grade this match?

Our AI computes a probability for each bet from form, goals, absentees, head-to-head and odds, then grades it from A to F. Every result is published in our history, won or lost.

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