Primeira Liga · Portugal
Rio Ave
SC Braga
Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.31 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Rio Ave 0.7 – 2.1 SC Braga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
SC Braga travel as clear favourites – 70% to win, against 9% for Rio Ave.
Rio Ave have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.3 and conceding 2.0 per game. SC Braga have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded.
We expect around 2.8 goals (0.7 for Rio Ave, 2.1 for SC Braga). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 47%. Most likely scores: 0–2 (14%), 0–1 (13%), 0–3 (10%).
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 76% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.22 is close to our fair price of 1.31.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | SC Braga to win ✓ | 70% | 1.44 | 1.50 |
| Double chance | SC Braga or draw ✓ | 91% | 1.09 | 1.11 |
| Both teams to score | Not both teams to score ✓ | 53% | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 76% | 1.31 | 1.22 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 52% | 1.91 | 1.80 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 68% | 1.47 | 1.40 |
| Half-time result | SC Braga ahead at half-time ✗ | 51% | 1.97 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT SC Braga / FT SC Braga ✗ | 47% | 2.13 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–2 ✗ | 14% | 7.13 | – |
Form
Rio Ave – last 6
| 1 Nov | @ Academico Viseu | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | vs Famalicao | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | @ Louletano | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Oct | vs Nacional | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | @ Alverca | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | vs Estrela | 3–3 | D |
SC Braga – last 6
| 5 Nov | @ Aarhus | 0–0 | D |
| 1 Nov | vs Famalicao | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | vs Famalicao | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Oct | @ Nacional | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | vs Gent | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | vs GIL Vicente | 1–2 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rio Ave and SC Braga.
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 11 | +22 | 33 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 11 | +20 | 28 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 11 | +13 | 24 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 11 | +8 | 21 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 11 | +5 | 20 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 11 | +2 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 11 | +2 | 18 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 11 | +2 | 17 |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 11 | -5 | 14 |
| 10 |  Famalicao | 11 | +1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Alverca | 11 | -1 | 12 |
| 12 |  Estrela | 11 | -5 | 10 |
| 13 |  Nacional | 11 | -8 | 10 |
| 14 |  Vitória SC | 11 | -1 | 9 |
| 15 |  Maritimo | 10 | -12 | 8 |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 11 | -14 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 11 | -15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 10 | -14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
On our numbers Rio Ave have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 22% and SC Braga 70%.
How many goals will there be in Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
When is Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
Rio Ave vs SC Braga (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 21:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.