Liga Portugal · Matchday 3 · Season 2026/27 · ScheduledEstadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota, Estoril

Prediction for GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC

GD Estoril PraiaView team →LDLDD
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
43.7%GD Estoril Praia
30.1%Draw
26.3%Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FCView team →LLDLD
VERDICTGD Estoril Praia favourite

The models give GD Estoril Praia a clear edge in the 1X2 reading. The stability level still calls for a cautious reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 73.7%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick.

1X2 STABILITYRisk
Model confidence 50.9%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 73.7%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthSlight edge for GD Estoril Praia
Recent formRather balanced
Goal profileIntermediate goal profile
Signal stabilityLow
Model confidenceModerate

Probabilities & verdict

GD Estoril Praia43.7%
Draw30.1%
Rio Ave FC26.3%

Main pickGD Estoril Praia

1X2 STABILITYRisk

Model confidence50.9%

1X2 alternatives

MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X73.7%Most robust signal
Draw no betGD Estoril Praia62.5%Interesting
Total goalsOver 2.550.1%Neutral
Both teams to scoreYes54.7%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 3.575.2%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.45GD Estoril Praia

Total xG2.52

Expected goals (xG)1.07Rio Ave FC

Under 2.5 probability49.9%

BTTS No probability45.3%

Top 5 likely scores
1 - 111.9%2 - 111.7%1 - 010.8%0 - 010.5%1 - 28.3%

Advanced scenarios

GD Estoril PraiaRio Ave FC
32.8%
Clean sheet
23.1%
22.3%
Win to nil
12.6%
19.9%
Win by 2 goals or more
8.7%
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Team comparison

GD Estoril PraiaRio Ave FC
13thCurrent position17th
1480Elo1453
LDLDDForm (last 5)LLDLD
0.8Goals scored / match (5)0.4
1.6Goals conceded / match (5)1.6
0.0Clean sheets (5)20.0
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Prediction reliability

Risk profile

This match carries more uncertainty than average. Our models therefore reduce confidence slightly.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCERisk profile
43.2%

43.2% correct predictions
over 373 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE60%45%30%07514922429837343.2%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What is the prediction for GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC?

The model sees an open match and gives GD Estoril Praia a slight edge at 43.7%; caution is appropriate.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 1 - 1 (11.88%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 54.7% and BTTS No at 45.3%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance 1X stands at 73.7%, without being certain.

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Our commitment

◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

◇ No invented data

What the data says about GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC

This Liga Portugal fixture is presented using the competition calendar, the available standings and the teams' recent form.

Before kick-off, GD Estoril Praia sits 13th and Rio Ave FC 17th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1480 for GD Estoril Praia and 1453 for Rio Ave FC.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 20% for GD Estoril Praia and 13.3% for Rio Ave FC. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

The 1X2 projection gives GD Estoril Praia 43.7%, the draw 30.1% and Rio Ave FC 26.3%. The expected-goals model projects 1.45 xG against 1.07, for a combined 2.52.