How it finished
Rio Ave beat C.D. Nacional 3–2. Rio Ave had 11 shots (7 on target) to C.D. Nacional's 13 (5), with 56% of the ball against 44%. Expected goals finished 1.7 to 1.2.
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
What we said the chances were
First half — what we expected
First half — what we expected
How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.
League position
Head to head
Around this fixture
Liga Portugal table →Common questions
Who won Rio Ave vs C.D. Nacional?
Rio Ave beat C.D. Nacional 3–2. Rio Ave had 11 shots (7 on target) to C.D. Nacional's 13 (5), with 56% of the ball against 44%. Expected goals finished 1.7 to 1.2.
What was the final score in Rio Ave vs C.D. Nacional?
Rio Ave 3–2 C.D. Nacional, played on 11 Oct 2026 in the Portugal: Primeira Liga. Bawler's model had gone into it with Rio Ave 37%, the draw 27% and C.D. Nacional 36%.
What were the stats in Rio Ave vs C.D. Nacional?
Full-time: Possession 56%–44%, Expected goals (xG) 1.7–1.2, Shots 11–13, Shots on target 7–5, Shots inside box 6–9, Big chances 3–4, Corners 8–8, Saves 3–3, Fouls 7–17, Offsides 0–3, Yellow cards 4–0, Red cards 1–0.
Did both teams score in Rio Ave vs C.D. Nacional?
Yes — both Rio Ave and C.D. Nacional scored, finishing 3–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 56% before kickoff.