Nacional and Rio Ave square off at Estadio da Madeira at 4:30 PM Jan 25, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Primeira Liga.

Nacional are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Rio Ave will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Rio Ave lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Nacional's 1. 5 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

With so much at stake in the Primeira Liga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.