Primeira Liga
How did Sporting Lisbon and Rio Ave perform?
Sporting Lisbon and Rio Ave Match Stats
Sporting Lisbon and Rio Ave Lineups
Sporting Lisbon
3-4-3 Rio Ave
3-4-2-1Sporting Lisbon and Rio Ave 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
Sporting Lisbon vs Rio Ave Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-08-09
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Sporting Lisbon faced off against Rio Ave at Estádio José Alvalade (Lisboa). The Primeira Liga fixture, contested on August 09, 2024, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Sporting Lisbon were sitting in 2nd place with 42 points. Their campaign has seen 13 wins and 3 draws, leaving them with a record of 1 losses.
Rio Ave, sitting in 10th with 20 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 4 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Primeira Liga meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Sporting Lisbon have secured 6 wins.
However, Rio Ave have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 5 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
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)
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)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Sporting Lisbon vs Rio Ave clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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