Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Primeira Liga fixture.
Sporting CP got the job done on Wednesday 5 May 2021, winning 2-0 away at Rio Ave (Primeira Liga). Sporting CP went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Rio AveHome | Rating | Sporting CPAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,520 | Overall | 1,803 |
| 1,506 | Match venue | 1,711 |
| 1,506 | At home | 1,793 |
| 1,543 | Away | 1,711 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,434 | Attack | 1,579 |
| 1,591 | Defence | 1,720 |
| 1,446 | Home attack | 1,593 |
| 1,454 | Away attack | 1,580 |
| 1,564 | Home defence | 1,706 |
| 1,587 | Away defence | 1,664 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,388 | Goal environment | 1,638 |
| 1,430 | Home goals | 1,530 |
| 1,458 | Away goals | 1,608 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,525 | Close games | 1,696 |
| 1,524 | Winning margin | 1,833 |
Match venue compares Rio Ave at home with Sporting CP away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 33 meetings since February 2012, Rio Ave have won five, Sporting CP have taken 23 and five were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Rio Ave vs Sporting CP prediction page.