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Rio Ave vs Tondela Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.63 expected goals for Rio Ave and 1.13 for Tondela, a combined total of 2.75. That distribution gives Rio Ave the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Rio Ave win
49.0% probability
Expected goals
1.63 – 1.13
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.
Rio Ave home form
7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Tondela away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Rio Ave to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 25% / 26% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.63 goals for Rio Ave and 1.13 for Tondela, a combined 2.75 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
74%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
51%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.7%
- 1–010.4%
- 2–19.5%
- 2–08.4%
- 0–17.2%
Recent form
Rio Ave
- 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)
- 2026-08-28T19:15:00.000Z · H vs Sporting CP · 0-4 (L)
Tondela
- 2026-10-10T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Torreense · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Imortal Albufeira · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Portimonense · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-05T10:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Porto B · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-08-28T17:00:00.000Z · A vs União de Leiria · 0-2 (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.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Rio Ave win, at 49.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.
A 49% 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.