Our Tondela vs Rio Ave Prediction: 1-1
Tondela vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tondela's Last Match – Estrela vs Tondela
Tondela will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga success over Estrela on February 20. In that match, Tondela saw 34% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Estrela | 66% | 10 (3) | 1.12 | 54 |
 Tondela | 34% | 7 (6) | 1.28 | 29 |
Rio Ave's Last Match – FC Porto vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Portugal Primeira Liga defeat against FC Porto on February 22. In that match, Rio Ave recorded 45% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Porto | 55% | 10 (4) | 1.94 | 71 |
 Rio Ave | 45% | 5 (2) | 0.24 | 13 |
Tondela vs Rio Ave Stats
Key Stats
| Tondela | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.47 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tondela are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 0.6 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Braga 
Gil Vicente 
Famalicao 
Estoril 
Moreirense 
Guimaraes 
Arouca 
Alverca 
Estrela 
Casa Pia 
Nacional 
Rio Ave 
Tondela 
Santa Clara