Pre-match preview
Rio Ave faces SC Braga in round 11 of the Portuguese League on November 8, 2026, as both teams look to find consistency. Rio Ave enters the match with a mixed record in their last six outings, securing two wins, one draw, and three defeats, scoring 8 goals while conceding 12. Their recent form includes a 2-1 loss against Academico Viseu. Meanwhile, SC Braga has also struggled recently, recording two wins and four losses in their last six matches, netting 7 goals and conceding 9, though they come off a positive 3-0 victory over Famalicao. Regarding historical data, there are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two sides in our records, making this a fresh encounter. The match promises to be highly competitive as both clubs aim to exploit their opponent's defensive vulnerabilities to climb the table. Given the inconsistent form of both squads, the outcome remains difficult to predict. Success will likely depend on which side can better organize their defense and capitalize on their scoring opportunities in this intriguing clash, as both look to build momentum during this critical stage of the regular season.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Porto |
10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 30 |
Vitória SC
|
| 2 |
Benfica |
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 22 |
Alverca
|
| 3 |
Sporting CP |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 21 |
Moreirense
|
| 4 |
Santa Clara |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
GIL Vicente
|
| 5 |
Arouca |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
Famalicao
|
| 6 |
Academico Viseu |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Nacional
|
| 7 |
GIL Vicente |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Vitória SC
|
| 8 |
SC Braga |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Rio Ave
|
| 9 |
Moreirense |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 14 |
Sporting CP
|
| 10 |
Alverca |
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
Benfica
|
| 11 |
Famalicao |
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
Arouca
|
| 12 |
Estrela |
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
Benfica
|
| 13 |
Vitória SC |
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
GIL Vicente
|
| 14 |
Maritimo |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 8 |
Estoril
|
| 15 |
Nacional |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -9 | 7 |
Academico Viseu
|
| 16 |
Rio Ave |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
SC Braga
|
| 17 |
Casa Pia |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
Alverca
|
| 18 |
Estoril |
10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -14 | 2 |
Maritimo
|
FC Porto
Benfica
Sporting CP
Santa Clara
Arouca
Academico Viseu
Estrela
Maritimo
Casa Pia