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Rio Ave vs Braga result, stats & H2H

Rio Ave

2–2

Braga

Clayton ,

Amine El Ouazzani
Roger Fernandes

31/08/2025 22:30 · Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

Rio Ave2–2Braga

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Clayton
Clayton
Brandon Aguilera
Cezary Miszta
Dario Špikić

Amine El Ouazzani
Roger Fernandes
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
Victor Gómez

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

Rio AveBraga

3Shots on target9

13Fouls12

3Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Rio Ave

Braga

ClaytonFW · 90′Player of the match×27.9
Roger FernandesMF · 90′7.9
Cezary MisztaGK · 90′7.5
André LuizFW · 83′7.5
João MoutinhoMF · 90′7.3

ClaytonFW · 90′Player of the match×27.9
Cezary MisztaGK · 90′7.5
André LuizFW · 83′7.5

Roger FernandesMF · 90′7.9
João MoutinhoMF · 90′7.3
Gustaf LagerbielkeDF · 90′7.0

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Primeira Liga
Kick-off: Sun 31 Aug 22:30 EEST
Stadium: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Capacity: 12,815
City: Vila do Conde

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

0Rio Ave wins

1Draws

1Braga wins

Last matches: Rio Ave

25.10.26Primeira LigaRio AveFamalicao04L
17.10.26Taça de PortugalLouletanoRio Ave01W
11.10.26Primeira LigaRio AveNacional32W
19.09.26Primeira LigaAlvercaRio Ave10L
14.09.26Primeira LigaRio AveEstrela33D

Last matches: Braga

29.10.26League CupBragaFamalicao22D
25.10.26Primeira LigaNacionalBraga10L
22.10.26Conference LeagueBragaGent20W
19.10.26Primeira LigaBragaGil Vicente12L
15.10.26Conference LeagueFC CopenhagenBraga30L

Head-to-head matches

08.02.26Primeira LigaBragaRio Ave30L
31.08.25Primeira LigaRio AveBraga22D

3.50Avg goals50%Both scored100%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Rio Ave vs Braga: head-to-head record

2 meetings since 2025: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

0Rio Ave wins

1Draws

1Braga wins

2:5Goals (Rio Ave : Braga)

3.50Goals per match

50%BTTS

100%Over 1.5

100%Over 2.5

50%Over 3.5

Rio Ave at home: 0-1-02:2 goals in 1 games
Braga at home: 1-0-03:0 goals in 1 games
Braga's biggest win: 3–0Braga 3–0 Rio Ave, 8 Feb 2026

Meetings (2 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
8 Feb 2026	Primeira Liga	Braga	3–0	Rio Ave
31 Aug 2025	Primeira Liga	Rio Ave	2–2	Braga

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Rio Ave2W 1D 2L · goals 7–10

L25.10Primeira LigaHFamalicao0–4
W17.10Taça de PortugalALouletano1–0
W11.10Primeira LigaHNacional3–2
L19.09Primeira LigaAAlverca0–1
D14.09Primeira LigaHEstrela3–3

Braga1W 1D 3L · goals 5–8

D29.10League CupHFamalicao2–2
L25.10Primeira LigaANacional0–1
W22.10Conference LeagueHGent2–0
L19.10Primeira LigaHGil Vicente1–2
L15.10Conference LeagueAFC Copenhagen0–3

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Rio AveBraga

0.9Goals scored per game1.0

2.1Goals conceded per game1.4

20%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets3

60%Failed to score30%

1-1-3Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)1-1-3

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

Rio AveBraga

Primeira Liga 2026/2027 · 7 gamesPrimeira Liga 2026/2027 · 4 games

0.7Goals scored1.5

2.1Goals conceded1.3

3.1Corners3.8

7.1Shots11.8

43%Possession62%

1.4Yellow cards2.3

14%Clean sheets25%

71%Failed to score0%

0-1-2Home / away record (W-D-L)1-1-1

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Rio AveBraga

Top stats

3Shots on target9

Passes

263Passes664

179Accurate passes587

68%Pass accuracy88%

Defence

13Fouls12

6Goalkeeper saves1

Discipline

3Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

7.9ClaytonRio Ave×2
7.9Roger FernandesBraga
7.5Cezary MisztaRio Ave
7.5André LuizRio Ave
7.3João MoutinhoBraga

Rio Ave (16)

Braga (14)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Primeira Liga

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
8	Alverca	9	0	11	LWWWL
9	Braga	9	-2	11	LLLDW
10	Moreirense	9	-5	11	WLDWL
16	Casa Pia	9	-12	7	WLWLD
17	Rio Ave	9	-13	7	LWLDL
18	Estoril	9	-10	2	LLLLD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Rio AveFormationBraga

Rio Ave

Braga

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Rio Ave vs Braga preview

Rio Ave and Braga met in the Primeira Liga on Sun, 31 Aug 2025, and the match finished 2–2.

Form · last 5 matches

Rio AveLWWLD7 scored · 10 conceded

BragaDLWLL5 scored · 8 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Rio AveBraga

0.9Goals scored per game1.0

2.1Goals conceded per game1.4

20%Both teams scored50%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets3

Head-to-head in numbers

0Rio Ave wins

1Draws

1Braga wins

2 meetings · 3.5 goals per game · both teams scored in 50%

League table

Rio Ave17th7 pts · 9 played

Braga9th11 pts · 9 played

Braga lead by 4 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Rio Ave LWWLD (goals 7–10), Braga DLWLL (goals 5–8).

Both teams scored in 20% of Rio Ave's recent games and 50% of Braga's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 60% respectively.

Per game, Rio Ave average 0.9 goals scored and 2.1 conceded (clean sheets: 2), Braga 1.0 and 1.4 (clean sheets: 3).

Across 2 head-to-head games the record reads 0–1–1 (wins–draws–losses) from Rio Ave's side.

Those 2 games averaged 3.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Rio Ave sit 17th on 7 pts after 9 games, Braga 9th on 11 pts.

Nito explains: Rio Ave vs Braga

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Rio Ave and Braga matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 20% of Rio Ave's last 10 matches and 50% of Braga's last 10. In their 2 recorded meetings it was 50%. In this match it landed (Rio Ave 2-2 Braga).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Rio Ave reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Braga in 60% of their last 10. Their 2 meetings averaged 3.5 goals (100% over 2.5). This match had 4 goals: over.

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Rio Ave, last 5: 2 W · 1 D · 2 L (7 scored, 10 conceded). Braga, last 5: 1 W · 1 D · 3 L (5 scored, 8 conceded).

Where do Rio Ave and Braga stand in the table?

Rio Ave are 17th with 7 points from 9 games. Braga are 9th with 11 points from 9 games. The gap between them is 4 points.

Rio Ave vs Braga: questions & answers

Who won Rio Ave vs Braga?

Rio Ave and Braga drew 2–2.

Did both teams score in Rio Ave vs Braga?

Yes, the match finished 2–2.

When was Rio Ave vs Braga played?

Rio Ave vs Braga was played on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at 22:30 (GMT+3) at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.

What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Braga?

2 meetings: Rio Ave 0 wins, 1 draws, Braga 1 wins. Those 2 games averaged 3.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Rio Ave vs Braga result, stats & H2H

Rio Ave

Braga

Key events

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Top-rated players

Match information

Match information

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Rio Ave

Last matches: Braga

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (2 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primeira Liga

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

Comments

Rio Ave vs Braga preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Rio Ave vs Braga

How often do Rio Ave and Braga matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

Where do Rio Ave and Braga stand in the table?

Rio Ave vs Braga: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

Key stats

Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Rio Ave

Last matches: Braga

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primeira Liga

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Rio Ave vs Braga: questions & answers

Meetings (2 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Rio Ave vs Braga

How often do Rio Ave and Braga matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

Where do Rio Ave and Braga stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups