Rio Ave vs Nacional Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Rio Ave vs Nacional Prediction: 1-1

Rio Ave vs Nacional in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.

This Rio Ave vs Nacional prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Rio Ave's Last Match – Al-Nassr Riyadh vs Rio Ave

Rio Ave will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 World Club Friendlies defeat at the hands of Al-Nassr Riyadh on August 7. In that match, Rio Ave had 32% possession and 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Al-Nassr Riyadh	68%	0 (8)	2.86	46
Rio Ave	32%	0 (2)	0.24	16

Nacional's Last Match – Nacional vs Gil Vicente

Nacional will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Portugal Primeira Liga loss against Gil Vicente on August 9. In that match, Nacional recorded 59% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Nacional	59%	10 (5)	0.77	42
Gil Vicente	41%	7 (2)	0.65	14

Rio Ave vs Nacional Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Rio Ave are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Nacional average 0.7 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Rio Ave to win: @2.25

Draw: @3.2

Nacional to win: @3.2

Rio Ave Fixtures

Nacional Fixtures