Primeira Liga
How did Sporting CP and Rio Ave perform?
Sporting CP and Rio Ave Match Stats
Sporting CP and Rio Ave Lineups
Sporting CP
4-4-2 Rio Ave
3-4-3Sporting CP 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 CP vs Rio Ave Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-12-28
The atmosphere at was electric as Sporting CP hosted Rio Ave in a crucial Primeira Liga tie on December 28, 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, Sporting CP occupied 2nd spot, having accumulated 42 points. Their journey so far consists of 13 victories, 3 stalemates, and 1 defeats.
On the other side, Rio Ave stood at 10th with 20 points. With 4 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, Sporting CP, has triumphed 6 times.
Conversely, Rio Ave has managed to secure victory on 0 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 Sporting CP
Recent Matches of Rio Ave
- Rio Ave 3-1 Casa Pia (Primeira Liga, Jan 04, 2026)
- 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)
Match Analysis Replay
Don’t miss the post-match breakdown of Sporting CP vs Rio Ave. Watch the tactical shifts and key goals from this Primeira Liga showdown.
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