Portugal · Primeira Liga · Matchweek 1616:00
Vitória SCWLDLD

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Sunday, 27 December 2026

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· Analysis updated 09:13 UTC

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.35 expected goals for Vitória SC and 0.80 for Rio Ave, a combined total of 2.15. That distribution gives Vitória SC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 36% for over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 16%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Vitória SC win

49.7% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.35 – 0.80

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.

  • Vitória SC home form

    8 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Rio Ave away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Vitória SC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 28% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.35 goals for Vitória SC and 0.80 for Rio Ave, a combined 2.15 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Vitória SC win50%
Draw28%
Rio Ave win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

50%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals63%
Over 2.5 goals36%
Over 3.5 goals17%
Both teams to score41%

Correct score

  • 1–015.7%
  • 1–112.6%
  • 0–011.6%
  • 2–010.6%
  • 0–19.3%

Recent form

Vitória SC

  • 2026-10-23T19:45:00.000Z · H vs Maritimo · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Recreativa de Lamelas · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Benfica · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-25T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Chaves · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Moreirense · 1-1 (D)

Rio Ave

  • 2026-10-25T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Famalicao · 0-4 (L)
  • 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)

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 CP95311018
4Santa Clara8530818
5Arouca9522517
6Academico Viseu9522217
7GIL Vicente9423114
8Alverca9324011
9SC Braga9324-211
10Moreirense9324-511
11Famalicao9243310
12Estrela9243-310
13Vitória SC922508
14Maritimo9225-108
15Nacional9216-87
16Casa Pia9216-127
17Rio Ave9216-137
18Estoril9027-102

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Vitória SC win, at 49.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 41% and over 2.5 goals at 36%.

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.