Our SU Sintrense vs Rio Ave Prediction: 1-3
SU Sintrense vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 19, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This SU Sintrense vs Rio Ave 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
SU Sintrense's Last Match – SU Sintrense vs Clube Oriental Lisboa
SU Sintrense will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Portugal Campeonato Nacional setback against Clube Oriental Lisboa on October 5. In that match, SU Sintrense controlled 51% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SU Sintrense | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 45 |
 Clube Oriental Lisboa | 49% | 0 (5) | - | 77 |
Rio Ave's Last Match – Rio Ave vs Tondela
Rio Ave must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Tondela in their last outing. In that match, Rio Ave saw 48% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rio Ave | 48% | 10 (5) | 2.26 | 25 |
 Tondela | 52% | 10 (2) | 0.69 | 59 |
SU Sintrense vs Rio Ave Stats
Key Stats
| SU Sintrense | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.44 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
SU Sintrense are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.