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
| Rio Ave | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
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.
Rio Ave 10-18
Nacional 7-21
What are the odds for this match?
Rio Ave to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.2
Nacional to win: @3.2