A high-stakes clash awaits at Estadio do Sao Miguel as Santa Clara host Rio Ave at 7:00 PM Apr 12, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the Primeira Liga.

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

Historically, Santa Clara hold the edge with 5 wins to Rio Ave's 2 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Santa Clara may hold the edge at Estadio do Sao Miguel, but Rio Ave's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.