Match Report
Sporting CP won 4-1 against Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal. Before the match, Rio Ave were 12th in the Liga Portugal table with Sporting CP in 2nd. Head-to-head (2016–2026): 20 matches, 3 wins for Rio Ave, 13 for Sporting CP, 4 drawn. Rio Ave had scored 35 goals this season (1.0 per game), Sporting CP had 89 (2.6 per game). Rio Ave's goals came from Diogo Bezerra (12'); Sporting CP scored through Luis Suárez (35'), Gustavo Mancha (42' og), Francisco Trincão (66'), Geovany Quenda (90'). Match stats: possession 36%-64%, shots 12-16, on target 3-5, corners 5-6. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
This fixture in the Liga Portugal pits Rio Ave against Sporting CP at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
Rio Ave occupy 12th place with 36 points. Sporting CP, for their part, hold 2nd with 82.
The head-to-head ledger since 2016 shows 20 meetings: 3 for Rio Ave, 13 for Sporting CP, 4 drawn.
It ended 1-4 in Sporting CP's favour.
Goal scorers
Rio Ave: Diogo Bezerra (12') · Sporting CP: Luis Suárez (35'), Gustavo Mancha (42'), Francisco Trincão (66'), Geovany Quenda (90')
Key stats
Possession: Rio Ave 36% · Sporting CP 64% · Total shots: 12-16 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 5-6