Primeira Liga
How did Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon perform?
Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon Match Stats
Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon Lineups
Rio Ave
4-3-3 Sporting Lisbon
4-4-2Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Primeira Liga Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto |
17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 36-4 | 32 | 49 |
| 2 | Sporting CP |
17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 47-9 | 38 | 42 |
| 3 |  Benfica |
17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 36-11 | 25 | 39 |
| 4 |  Gil Vicente |
17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 22-12 | 10 | 28 |
| 5 |  Braga |
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 31-18 | 13 | 27 |
| 6 |  Moreirense |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 24-24 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 |  Vitoria Guimaraes |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18-22 | -4 | 25 |
| 8 |  Famalicao |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 20-14 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 |  Estoril |
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28-29 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 | Rio Ave |
17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 22-29 | -7 | 20 |
| 11 |  Alverca |
17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 17-27 | -10 | 20 |
| 12 |  Estrela |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23-27 | -4 | 19 |
| 13 |  Santa Clara |
17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14-19 | -5 | 17 |
| 14 |  Nacional |
17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 21-26 | -5 | 17 |
| 15 |  Casa Pia |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17-32 | -15 | 14 |
| 16 |  Arouca |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18-42 | -24 | 14 |
| 17 |  Tondela |
17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12-29 | -17 | 12 |
| 18 |  AFS |
17 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11-43 | -32 | 4 |
Qualification/Relegation
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-01-18
The atmosphere at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube (Vila do Conde) was electric as Rio Ave hosted Sporting Lisbon in a crucial Primeira Liga tie on January 18, 2025. Both sides entered the pitch with clear intentions, resulting in a fascinating clash of styles.
It wasn’t just about physicality; the mental aspect of the game was evident. Key duels in wide areas and the transition play defined the rhythm of the match. Ultimately, the team that showed more composure in critical moments walked away with the advantage.
Current League Standings
Before kick-off, Rio Ave occupied 10th spot, having accumulated 20 points. Their journey so far consists of 4 victories, 8 stalemates, and 5 defeats.
On the other side, Sporting Lisbon stood at 2nd with 42 points. With 13 wins this season, they arrived looking to add another three points to their tally.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Looking back at the previous 7 encounters between these clubs in Primeira Liga, the stats paint an interesting picture. The home side, Rio Ave, has triumphed 0 times.
Conversely, Sporting Lisbon has managed to secure victory on 6 occasions, while 1 matches have ended in a draw. Fans have seen goals in 2 of these games, with high-scoring affairs (Over 2.5) happening 5 times.
Team Form & Performance
A look at the momentum both teams brought into this fixture:
Recent Matches of Rio Ave
- Rio Ave 3-1 Casa Pia (Primeira Liga, Jan 04, 2026)
- Sporting CP 4-0 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Dec 28, 2025)
- Gil Vicente 2-2 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Dec 20, 2025)
- Rio Ave 0-1 Vitoria Guimaraes (Primeira Liga, Dec 13, 2025)
- AFS 1-2 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Dec 06, 2025)
- Rio Ave 1-1 Santa Clara (Primeira Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
- Alverca 1-1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Nov 08, 2025)
- Rio Ave 0-4 Estoril (Primeira Liga, Nov 01, 2025)
- Estrela 1-2 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Oct 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Sporting Lisbon
- Gil Vicente 1-1 Sporting CP (Primeira Liga, Jan 02, 2026)
- Sporting CP 4-0 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga, Dec 28, 2025)
- Vitoria Guimaraes 1-4 Sporting CP (Primeira Liga, Dec 23, 2025)
- Sporting CP 6-0 AFS (Primeira Liga, Dec 13, 2025)
- Benfica 1-1 Sporting CP (Primeira Liga, Dec 05, 2025)
- Sporting CP 4-0 Estrela (Primeira Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
Match Analysis Replay
Don’t miss the post-match breakdown of Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon. Watch the tactical shifts and key goals from this Primeira Liga showdown.
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