Struggling recently with losses to Benfica and Arsenal (UCL), though they remain a top title contender.
Sporting CP secured a dominant 4–0 victory on December 28, 2025, with a hat-trick from Luis Suárez . Rio Ave vs Sporting
and Rio Ave are set for their second Primeira Liga encounter of the 2025–26 season on May 9, 2026 . Sporting has historically dominated this fixture, having won 32 of their 49 direct matches. 🗓️ Upcoming Match Info Date: May 9, 2026 (or May 10 depending on local time) Venue: Estádio dos Arcos (Vila do Conde) Competition: Liga Portugal Betclic, Round 33 📊 League Standings (as of April 2026) 1 FC Porto 79 2 Benfica 75 3 Sporting CP 71 12 Rio Ave 34 ⚽ Head-to-Head & Recent Form Struggling recently with losses to Benfica and Arsenal
Midfielder Brandon Aguilera is currently unavailable due to injury. Sporting has historically dominated this fixture, having won