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Sunday, 20 September 2026

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FC Alverca Sports Complex · Analysis updated 05:49 UTC

Alverca vs Rio Ave Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.44 expected goals for Alverca and 1.01 for Rio Ave, a combined total of 2.45. That distribution gives Alverca the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 44% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% favourite still loses or draws roughly 53% of the time.

Model pick

Alverca to Win

47.1% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.44 – 1.01

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Alverca win47%
Draw27%
Rio Ave win26%

Double chance 1X

74%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

53%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals70%
Over 2.5 goals44%
Over 3.5 goals23%
Both teams to score49%

Correct score

  • 1–112.5%
  • 1–012.4%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 2–09.0%
  • 0–18.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Alverca to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 27% / 26% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.44 goals for Alverca and 1.01 for Rio Ave, a combined 2.45 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 44% and both teams to score at 49%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%.

  • Model confidence

    Alverca to Win is the headline pick at 47% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Alverca

    Rio Ave

    • 2026-08-15T19:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Porto · 0-2 (L)
    • 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · A vs GIL Vicente · 0-1 (L)
    • 2026-08-01T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Tondela · 3-1 (W)
    • 2026-07-19T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ahli Jeddah · 2-2 (D)
    • 2026-07-15T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Portimonense · 3-0 (W)

    Head-to-head

    • 2026-04-04T17:00:00.000Z · Alverca 2-1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
    • 2025-11-08T15:30:00.000Z · Alverca 1-1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
    • 2024-11-23T14:00:00.000Z · Alverca 2-2 Rio Ave (Taça de Portugal)
    • 2019-11-24T15:30:00.000Z · Alverca 0-1 Rio Ave (Taça de Portugal)

    Primeira Liga table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1FC Porto220046
    2Santa Clara211014
    3Sporting CP211014
    4GIL Vicente110013
    5Maritimo110013
    6Arouca110013
    7Estrela202002
    8SC Braga101001
    9Famalicao101001
    10Estoril101001
    11Moreirense101001
    12Benfica101001
    13Nacional101001
    14Academico Viseu2011-11
    15Alverca2011-21
    16Casa Pia1001-10
    17Vitória SC2002-20
    18Rio Ave2002-30

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.