Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.91
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–3 ✗10% · fair 10.44
Rio Ave vs SC Braga: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 8 November the Primeira Liga brings Rio Ave against SC Braga. Kick-off: 21:30 WAT. In the table, Rio Ave are 17th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 11 matches; SC Braga are 8th (upper half) with 17.
Current form
Rio Ave, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Academico Viseu, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
SC Braga, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Aarhus, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rio Ave 0.7 xG, SC Braga 2.1 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rio Ave 9%, draw 22%, SC Braga 69%.
GG/NG: NG (53%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rio Ave 0–2 SC Braga. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rio Ave9%fair 10.85 · @6.50
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @4.00
SC Braga69%fair 1.46 · @1.50
2.77Expected goals
0.68Rio Ave xG
2.09SC Braga xG
47%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–214%
0–113%
0–310%
1–29%
1–19%
1–36%
From our goals model: Rio Ave 0.7 – 2.1 SC Braga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
SC Braga to win✓
69%
1.46
1.50
Double chance
SC Braga or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.11
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
53%
1.90
1.91
Draw no bet
SC Braga (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
SC Braga -1 (Asian handicap)
60%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.14
First team to score
SC Braga to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
SC Braga ahead at half-time✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT SC Braga / FT SC Braga✗
46%
2.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
10%
10.44
–
Recent results
Rio Ave – last 6
LLWWLD
1 Nov
@ Academico Viseu
1–2
L
25 Oct
vs Famalicao
0–4
L
17 Oct
@ Louletano
1–0
W
11 Oct
vs Nacional
3–2
W
19 Sep
@ Alverca
0–1
L
14 Sep
vs Estrela
3–3
D
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
SC Braga – last 6
DWDLWL
5 Nov
@ Aarhus
0–0
D
1 Nov
vs Famalicao
3–0
W
29 Oct
vs Famalicao
2–2
D
25 Oct
@ Nacional
0–1
L
22 Oct
vs Gent
2–0
W
19 Oct
vs GIL Vicente
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rio Ave and SC Braga.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
On our numbers Rio Ave have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 22% and SC Braga 69%.
How many goals will there be in Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
Our predicted score is Rio Ave 0–2 SC Braga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Rio Ave vs SC Braga?
Rio Ave vs SC Braga (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 21:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
