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Primeira Liga Matchday 11

Sc Braga vs Rio Ave Prediction

Sunday 8 November, 21:30 WAT: Rio Ave welcome SC Braga in the Primeira Liga (matchday 11). Home win 14%, draw 32%, away win 54% according to our model, and the pick is SC Braga or draw (86%).

Rio AveDLWLL

21:30Sun 8 Nov 2026 · WAT

SC BragaDLLLW

Estádio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde

Our prediction

SC Braga or draw86% probability · best odds 1.16

14%32%54%

Rio AveDrawSC Braga

Most likely score: 1 - 1
Both teams to score: 50%
Expected goals: 1.3 – 1.7
Double chance: 1X 46% · 12 68% · X2 86%

Model advice: Double chance : draw or SC Braga

Form and team strength

Last 5 games	Rio Ave	SC Braga
Results	DLWLL	DLLLW
Goals scored per game	1.4	1.0
Goals conceded per game	2.4	1.2

Rio AveSC Braga

50%

50%Form

58%

42%Attack

33%

67%Defence

34%

66%Poisson

38%

62%Head to head

29%

71%Goals

40%

60%Overall

Head-to-head

1Rio Ave2Draws5SC Braga

8 Feb 2026SC Braga3 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga
31 Aug 2025Rio Ave2 - 2SC BragaPrimeira Liga
2 Mar 2025Rio Ave2 - 1SC BragaPrimeira Liga
29 Sep 2024SC Braga4 - 0Rio AvePrimeira Liga
9 Mar 2024Rio Ave0 - 0SC BragaPrimeira Liga
7 Oct 2023SC Braga2 - 1Rio AvePrimeira Liga

Best odds (1X2)

Rio Ave6.07Pinnaclefair 16%

Draw4.30Dafabetfair 23%

SC Braga1.601xBetfair 61%

Compared across 10 bookmakers. Market margin 7.1%.

Compare all Rio Ave vs SC Braga odds

Model vs bookmakers

Outcome	Our model	Market (fair)	Edge
Rio Ave	14%	16.2%	-2.2
Draw	32%	22.8%	+9.2
SC Braga	54%	61.1%	-7.1

A positive edge means our model rates the outcome higher than the bookmakers’ margin-free price. It is a research signal, not a guarantee.

Primeira Liga table position

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
8	SC Braga	10	+1	14	WLLLD
16	Rio Ave	10	-14	7	LLWLD

Full Primeira Liga table and predictions

Prediction analysis

Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction and preview (8 Nov 2026 WAT)

Sunday 8 November, 21:30 WAT is the date for this Primeira Liga matchday 11 meeting at Estádio dos Arcos. Rio Ave are 16th with 7 points from 10 games (goal difference -14); SC Braga are 8th with 14 points from 10 (+1).

Rio Ave and SC Braga form

Rio Ave are struggling for results: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in the last 5 (DLWLL). Form is a concern for SC Braga, who have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 (DLLLW). Over those games Rio Ave averaged 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, SC Braga 1.0 and 1.2.

What the numbers say

SC Braga are the model’s favourites at 54%, 40 points clear of Rio Ave, while the draw is rated 32%. Expected goals come out at 1.3 for Rio Ave and 1.7 for SC Braga, and the most likely single scoreline is 1-1 (11%). Over 2.5 goals is rated 57% and both teams to score (GG) 59%. The clearest strengths in the team comparison: Rio Ave in attack (58-42), SC Braga in defence (67-33).

Head-to-head record

In the last 8 meetings Rio Ave won 1, SC Braga won 5 and 2 ended level, an average of 3.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 4 of them and 6 went over 2.5 goals. The most recent meeting, on 8 Feb 2026, finished SC Braga 3-0 Rio Ave.

Rio Ave vs SC Braga odds

Across 10 bookmakers the best prices are 6.07 for Rio Ave (Pinnacle), 4.30 for the draw (Dafabet) and 1.60 for SC Braga (1xBet). With the margin removed the market reads 16% / 23% / 61%. Our model is 9.2 points higher than the bookmakers on the draw – the biggest disagreement on this match. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.86 and under at 2.04.

Our Rio Ave vs SC Braga prediction

Our pick for Rio Ave vs SC Braga is SC Braga or draw, rated 86%, best price 1.16. Correct score suggestion: 1-1. Check confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off – a late absence can change the picture.

Quick answers

Who will win Rio Ave vs SC Braga?: The model gives Rio Ave 14%, the draw 32% and SC Braga 54%. Our tip is SC Braga or draw.
What is the predicted score for Rio Ave vs SC Braga?: 1-1 is the most likely scoreline (11%), from expected goals of 1.3 and 1.7.
Will both teams score in Rio Ave vs SC Braga?: GG is rated 59% by the model and the best GG price is 1.91.
When and where is Rio Ave vs SC Braga?: Sunday 8 November, 21:30 WAT, Primeira Liga (matchday 11), Estádio dos Arcos.

Predictions are estimates, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly.