Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Sporting CP vs Rio Ave — live score & stats
Sporting CP against Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga (Portugal) on 18th March 2018. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Primeira Liga clash.
Form & key stats
Per game
Sporting CP at home vs Rio Ave away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +223Sporting CP
- Venue edge
- +271Sporting CP
| Sporting CPHome | Rating | Rio AveAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,781 | Overall | 1,558 |
| 1,763 | Match venue | 1,492 |
| 1,763 | At home | 1,577 |
| 1,712 | Away | 1,492 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,621 | Attack | 1,497 |
| 1,665 | Defence | 1,583 |
| 1,607 | Home attack | 1,493 |
| 1,620 | Away attack | 1,457 |
| 1,693 | Home defence | 1,609 |
| 1,618 | Away defence | 1,547 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,618 | Goal environment | 1,415 |
| 1,538 | Home goals | 1,418 |
| 1,580 | Away goals | 1,497 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,691 | Close games | 1,497 |
| 1,807 | Winning margin | 1,569 |
The venue row sets Sporting CP at home against Rio Ave on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.
Starting XIs
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