Primeira Liga
Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 - 15:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional Prediction & Stats - Liga Bwin 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional carries real history into this round of the Liga Bwin.
The two sides meet on 11/10 (Sunday) at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, 15:30 (UK time).
Read the Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Rio Ave FC or Draw
Last updated on 11-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rio Ave FC the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga Bwin odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rio Ave FC Preview
Rio Ave FC reach this fixture 7 match into their Liga Bwin. Here is where Vilacondenses stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.57 points per game
5 scored, at 0.71 a game
15 conceded, at 2.14 a game
Vilacondenses, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa, 2 goals
Most assists: Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira, 3 assists
Recent results — Rio Ave FC
11/10/2026 10:30
19/09/2026 13:00
14/09/2026 13:45
06/09/2026 10:30
28/08/2026 15:15
CD Nacional: how they are travelling
CD Nacional come in 7 matches into their Liga Bwin.
Here is what CD Nacional have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.57 points per game
7 scored, at 1 a game
15 conceded, at 2.14 a game
CD Nacional, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos, 1 goals
Most assists: Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos, 1 assists
Recent results — CD Nacional
11/10/2026 10:30
19/09/2026 10:30
12/09/2026 10:30
05/09/2026 15:30
30/08/2026 10:30
The head-to-head favours Rio Ave FC
Recent meetings have tended to go Rio Ave FC's way against CD Nacional.
From 24 match(es):
Rio Ave FC: 9 win(s)
CD Nacional: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional prediction.
Form comparison Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Primeira Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.84 | 1 | 0.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.78 | 1.92 |
Away Team
CD Nacional
Portugal - Primeira Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
L
L
W
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.43 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.35 | 2.1 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: CD Nacional to Win
We’re backing CD Nacional to win in the 1X2 market in the Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional clash.
The odds of 3.17 to win give you good value, and their track record away from home shows they have what it takes to pull off a victory at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Rio Ave FC and CD Nacional have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional
Match: Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional
Competition: Liga Bwin
Date: Sunday, 11/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
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Stats
The statistics for Rio Ave FC vs CD Nacional that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.17
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
33%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 55%
Cards
2.33
League: 4.52
Corners
6.33
League: 8.55
Home Team
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Primeira Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.84 | 1 | 0.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.78 | 1.92 |
Away Team
CD Nacional
Portugal - Primeira Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
L
L
W
|
0.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.43 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.35 | 2.1 |
Corners
9 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Rio Ave FC received +10% more corners than CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga
8.15 / Match
CD Nacional
(8)
Alverca
(3)
Estrela Amadora
(4)
Santa Clara
(2)
Sporting CP
(2)
GD Estoril Praia
(3)
Porto
(6)(8)
Rio Ave FC
(7)
Famalicão
(2)
Alverca
(0)
Sporting CP
(4)
Estrela Amadora
(3)
Vitória Guimarães
(7)
GD Estoril Praia
Cards
1.71 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Rio Ave FC received +9% more cards than CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga
1.57 / Match
CD Nacional
(3)
Alverca
(2)
Estrela Amadora
(2)
Santa Clara
(1)
Sporting CP
(1)
GD Estoril Praia
(1)
Porto
(0)(0)
Rio Ave FC
(2)
Famalicão
(0)
Alverca
(1)
Sporting CP
(2)
Estrela Amadora
(1)
Vitória Guimarães
(2)
GD Estoril Praia
Goals Scored
0.71 / Match
+41%
CD Nacional is +41% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
CD Nacional
(3)
Alverca
(0)
Estrela Amadora
(3)
Santa Clara
(0)
Sporting CP
(0)
GD Estoril Praia
(2)
Porto
(0)(2)
Rio Ave FC
(0)
Famalicão
(1)
Alverca
(0)
Sporting CP
(2)
Estrela Amadora
(0)
Vitória Guimarães
(2)
GD Estoril Praia
Goals Conceded
2.14 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
2.14 / Match
CD Nacional
(2)
Alverca
(1)
Estrela Amadora
(3)
Santa Clara
(4)
Sporting CP
(4)
GD Estoril Praia
(0)
Porto
(2)(3)
Rio Ave FC
(4)
Famalicão
(3)
Alverca
(2)
Sporting CP
(3)
Estrela Amadora
(1)
Vitória Guimarães
(0)
GD Estoril Praia
Liga Bwin Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Porto
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sporting CP
|
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Santa Clara
|
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 4 |
Benfica
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 5 |
Academico Viseu
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
FC Arouca
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Gil Vicente
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 8 |
Sporting Braga
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
Estrela Amadora
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Alverca
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 11 |
CS Marítimo
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 |
Moreirense FC
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Famalicão
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 |
Vitória Guimarães
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 15 |
CD Nacional
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 16 |
Rio Ave FC
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 17 |
Casa Pia
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
GD Estoril Praia
|
8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 2 | 0.25 |
Odds
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