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EstrelaLLLDW

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Sunday, 21 February 2027

Rio AveWLDLL

· Analysis updated 06:37 UTC

Estrela vs Rio Ave Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.85 expected goals for Estrela and 1.33 for Rio Ave, a combined total of 3.18. That distribution gives Estrela the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Estrela win

49.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.85 – 1.33

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Estrela home form

    5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Rio Ave away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Estrela to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 23% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.85 goals for Estrela and 1.33 for Rio Ave, a combined 3.18 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Estrela win50%
Draw23%
Rio Ave win28%

Double chance 1X

73%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

50%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–110.2%
  • 2–19.5%
  • 1–07.7%
  • 2–07.2%
  • 1–26.8%

Recent form

Estrela

  • 2026-10-24T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Casa Pia · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Fazendense · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T19:30:00.000Z · A vs Arouca · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Academico Viseu · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Rio Ave · 3-3 (D)

Rio Ave

  • 2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Louletano · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Nacional · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Alverca · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Estrela · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Santa Clara · 0-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Primeira Liga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto99001727
2Benfica86111719
3Sporting CP85301118
4Santa Clara8530818
5Arouca9522517
6Academico Viseu8422114
7GIL Vicente9423114
8Alverca9324011
9SC Braga8323-111
10Estrela9243-310
11Vitória SC922508
12Moreirense8224-78
13Maritimo9225-108
14Famalicao8143-17
15Rio Ave8215-97
16Casa Pia9216-127
17Nacional8116-94
18Estoril8026-82

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Estrela win, at 49.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 62%.

A 50% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

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.