Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.91
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–3 ✗10% · fair 10.22
Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Primeira Liga action on Sunday 8 November: Rio Ave take on SC Braga from 21:30 WAT. Rio Ave sit 17th with 7 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), while SC Braga are 8th on 17 (in the top half).
Form guide
Rio Ave – form over the last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Academico Viseu 1–2 on the road. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 2.0 per game.
SC Braga – form over the last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Aarhus 0–0 on the road. They score 1.3 and concede 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Rio Ave 0.7 – 2.1 SC Braga in expected goals – roughly 2.8 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 52% for over 2.5, 47% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Rio Ave 9% · draw 22% · SC Braga 69%.
Both teams to score: no (53%) at 1.91.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked SC Braga to win, rated at 69% confidence at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.44, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Rio Ave 0–2 SC Braga. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Rio Ave9%fair 11.43 · @6.50
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @4.00
SC Braga69%fair 1.44 · @1.50
2.77Expected goals
0.66Rio Ave xG
2.11SC Braga xG
47%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–214%
0–113%
0–310%
1–29%
1–19%
1–36%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
SC Braga to win✓
69%
1.44
1.50
Double chance
SC Braga or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.11
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
1.91
Draw no bet
SC Braga (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
SC Braga -1 (Asian handicap)
61%
1.63
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.14
First team to score
SC Braga to score first✓
71%
1.40
–
Half-time result
SC Braga ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT SC Braga / FT SC Braga✗
47%
2.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
10%
10.22
–
Recent results
Rio Ave – last 6
LLWWLD
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
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
SC Braga – last 6
DWDLWL
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
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rio Ave and SC Braga.
Our pick is SC Braga to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
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 69%.
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.
What is the predicted score for Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
Our predicted score is Rio Ave 0–2 SC Braga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
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).
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
