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Rio Ave host Sporting CP at Estadio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde on Friday, Aug 28 at 9:15 PM in the Primeira Liga.
Rio Ave come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Sporting CP, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.
Despite playing at home, Rio Ave face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sporting CP have won 9 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sporting CP won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Sporting CP arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Rio Ave. Sporting CP to win.