Rio Ave host Nacional in Primeira Liga on Sunday 11 October at 22:30 SGT (UTC+8), at Vila do Conde. Rio Ave go into the game 16th in the table on 4 points from 7 games, while Nacional are 15th with 4.
Rio Ave have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 12. Their latest result was a 1-0 defeat away to Alverca. Nacional have 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 13. Their latest result was a 4-0 defeat at home to Famalicao.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Rio Ave have won 4, Nacional have won 2 and 4 have been drawn. The most recent, on 25 Jan 2026, finished Nacional 4-0 Rio Ave.
Our data feed gives Rio Ave a 42.1% chance of winning, Nacional 28.6% and the draw 29.3%. The Asian handicap has Rio Ave at -0.25, with the goals line at 2.5. Lines can move before kick-off.
Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.