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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP

Liga PortugalFull time · 11 May 2026
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Lost · xG 0.81DLDLDLast 5
Full time
1 — 4
90+4'
⚽ unknown 12' · ⚽ unknown 42' · ⚽ Francisco Trincão 66' · ⚽ unknown 90'

Sporting CP

Won · xG 1.82WWWDDLast 5
Sporting CP
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ SCP · last goal · 90'
34
66
RIO · 0.81 xG1.82 xG · SCP
Match StoryFull breakdown

Rio Ave 1–4 Sporting CP

Sporting CP produced a commanding away performance at Rio Ave, winning 4-1 to maintain their pursuit of Liga Portugal's leaders with one of the most authoritative displays of the season's closing weeks.

Liga PortugalMon 11 May, 20:15
Key Takeaways
Result

Sporting CP claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Sporting CP end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLiga Portugal
First Goal
U
12'⚽
Unknown
Match Report
Sporting CP Dismantle Rio Ave 4-1 to Keep Title Pressure On
RMRafael Mbeki

Sporting CP Dismantle Rio Ave 4-1 to Keep Title Pressure On

Sporting CP produced a commanding away performance at Rio Ave, winning 4-1 to maintain their pursuit of Liga Portugal's leaders with one of the most authoritative displays of the season's closing weeks.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
    Rio Ave
    Right foot shot
  2. 13'
    Rio Ave
  3. 32'
    Sporting CPLuis SuárezLuis Suárez
    Simulation
  4. 32'
    Sporting CPOusmane DiomandeOusmane Diomande
    Argument
  5. 34'
    Rio Ave
    Foul
  6. 35'
    Sporting CPLuis SuárezLuis Suárez
    Right foot shot
  7. 42'
    Sporting CP
    Own Goal
  8. 55'
    Rio Ave
  9. 64'
    Sporting CP
    off: Luís Guilherme
  10. 64'
    Rio Ave
  11. 65'
    Sporting CP
  12. 66'
    Sporting CPFrancisco TrincãoFrancisco Trincão
    assist: Ousmane Diomande
  13. 72'
    Rio Ave
  14. 73'
    Rio Ave
  15. 73'
    Rio Ave
  16. 82'
    Sporting CP
  17. 82'
    Sporting CP
  18. 83'
    Rio Ave
    Foul
  19. 90'
    Sporting CP
    assist: Maxi Araújo
  20. 90+1'
    Sporting CP
    off: Luis Suárez
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Rio Ave 0.81 xGSporting CP 1.82 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Liga Portugal standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Porto34284288
2Sporting CP34257282
3Benfica342311080
4Sporting Braga341611759
5Famalicão341511856
6Gil Vicente3413111050
7Moreirense341271543
8Vitória Guimarães341261642
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?

The match finished 1-4 to Sporting CP.

Who won Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?

Sporting CP won the match 4-1.

When did Rio Ave vs Sporting CP take place?

The match took place on Monday, 11 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Sporting CP won 4-1 at Rio Ave in Liga Portugal, confirming our model's 65% pick for a Sporting victory. Rio Ave had shown form in their last five matches with two wins and two draws, while Sporting arrived in poor shape with just one draw across their previous five outings. The four-goal margin proved decisive; Sporting's attacking threat overwhelmed Rio Ave's recent defensive solidity. Our pick landed cleanly. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result widened the gap between the sides. Sporting consolidated 2nd place with another 3 points, extending their unbeaten run to 4 matches. Rio Ave remained 13th, their points tally stalled by the heavy loss. The scoreline reflected the quality differential; Sporting's form trajectory contrasts sharply with Rio Ave's inconsistency this season.

Rio Ave v Sporting CP · Liga Portugal · 11/05/2026, 20:15:00