Nacional vs Rio Ave: prediction and head-to-head
The numbers behind Nacional vs Rio Ave
Nacional and Rio Ave have met 9 times on record: Nacional won 1, Rio Ave won 4 and 4 were drawn.
A model forecast is not available for this fixture yet. You can still explore both clubs and their head-to-head record below.
The tables on this page are past results, not predictions.
Nacional vs Rio Ave: the next meeting
Nacional vs Rio Ave
· Liga Portugal · Nacional at home
Nacional vs Rio Ave head-to-head
Every meeting on record, Nov 5, 2018 to Oct 11, 2026
9 meetings: Nacional won 1, Rio Ave won 4 and 4 were drawn. Goals: Nacional 15, Rio Ave 15.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Rio Ave | 3-2 | Nacional | Liga Portugal |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Nacional | 4-0 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Rio Ave | 1-1 | Nacional | Liga Portugal |
| May 10, 2025 | Nacional | 3-3 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Rio Ave | 2-1 | Nacional | Liga Portugal |
| May 19, 2021 | Nacional | 1-2 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Rio Ave | 0-0 | Nacional | Liga Portugal |
| Mar 17, 2019 | Nacional | 0-1 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Rio Ave | 3-3 | Nacional | Liga Portugal |
Scores are written home side first.
What has happened when Nacional and Rio Ave meet
Counted over their 9 meetings on record
Both teams scored in 6 of their 9 meetings, and 6 had more than 2.5 goals.
| Result | Meetings |
|---|---|
| Both teams scored | 67%6 of 9 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 78%7 of 9 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 67%6 of 9 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 44%4 of 9 |
| Nacional kept a clean sheet | 22%2 of 9 |
| Rio Ave kept a clean sheet | 22%2 of 9 |
| Nacional won at home | 25%1 of 4 |
| Rio Ave won at home | 40%2 of 5 |
Nacional and Rio Ave side by side
Each club's last 12 months, all competitions
| Result | Nacional | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8 won, 6 drawn, 20 lost in 34 | 8 won, 8 drawn, 18 lost in 34 |
| Goals scored per game | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Goals conceded per game | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Won | 24%8 of 34 | 24%8 of 34 |
| Drew | 18%6 of 34 | 24%8 of 34 |
| Lost | 59%20 of 34 | 53%18 of 34 |
| Both teams scored | 44%15 of 34 | 44%15 of 34 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74%25 of 34 | 79%27 of 34 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 47%16 of 34 | 56%19 of 34 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 26%9 of 34 | 32%11 of 34 |
| Kept a clean sheet | 24%8 of 34 | 15%5 of 34 |
| Did not score | 35%12 of 34 | 47%16 of 34 |
Nacional and Rio Ave: the last five results
Nacional
- Lost0-1Away against AroucaNov 1, 2026
- Won1-0Home against Sporting BragaOct 25, 2026
- Lost2-3Away against Rio AveOct 11, 2026
- Lost0-4Home against FamalicãoSep 19, 2026
- Lost1-3Home against AlvercaSep 12, 2026
Nacional goals first.
Rio Ave
- Lost1-2Away against Academico ViseuNov 1, 2026
- Lost0-4Home against FamalicãoOct 25, 2026
- Won3-2Home against NacionalOct 11, 2026
- Lost0-1Away against AlvercaSep 19, 2026
- Drew3-3Home against Estrela AmadoraSep 14, 2026
Rio Ave goals first.
Nacional and Rio Ave in the table
Questions about Nacional vs Rio Ave
How many times have Nacional and Rio Ave met?
9 times on record. Nacional won 1, Rio Ave won 4 and 4 were drawn.
How often do both teams score when Nacional and Rio Ave meet?
Both teams scored in 6 of their 9 meetings on record (67%).
Are the numbers on this page predictions?
No. The tables are results from matches already played.
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