Tondela return to home soil to face Rio Ave at 7:00 PM Mar 8, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Primeira Liga campaign.

Tondela are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Rio Ave have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Rio Ave lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Tondela's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Rio Ave came out on top 0-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Tondela may hold the edge at Estadio Joao Cardoso, but Rio Ave's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.