Rio Ave vs Nacional head to head
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Rio Ave and Nacional have met 33 times in the league since 2004: Rio Ave won 11, Nacional won 9 and 13 ended in a draw (goals 36-41).
Next meeting
- Nacional v Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 7 Mar 2027, 17:00 UTC
All-time record (league matches since 2004)
| Rio Ave | Draws | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| Goals | 36 | 41 |
Rio Ave at home: 8 wins, 5 draws, 4 defeats. Over 2.5 goals in 14 of 33 games; both teams scored in 16. Competitions: Liga Portugal.
This season
| Rio Ave | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| League | Liga Portugal | Liga Portugal |
| Position | 14th (7 pts) | 16th (4 pts) |
| Form | LDLWW | LLLLL |
| Coach | Nuno Espírito Santo | Pedro Caixinha |
| Stadium | Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube | Estádio da Madeira |
Meetings this season
- Rio Ave 3-2 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Previous league meetings
- Nacional 4-0 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 25 Jan 2026
- Rio Ave 1-1 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Sun, 17 Aug 2025
- Nacional 3-3 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sat, 10 May 2025
- Rio Ave 2-1 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Sun, 29 Dec 2024
- Nacional 1-2 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Wed, 19 May 2021
- Rio Ave 0-0 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Fri, 5 Feb 2021
- Nacional 0-1 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 17 Mar 2019
- Rio Ave 3-3 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Mon, 5 Nov 2018
- Nacional 0-2 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sat, 29 Apr 2017
- Rio Ave 2-1 Nacional · Liga Portugal · Sun, 18 Dec 2016
- Nacional 1-0 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 13 Mar 2016
Teams
Questions
Who has won more matches between Rio Ave and Nacional?
Rio Ave lead with 11 wins to 9, with 13 draws in 33 league meetings since 2004.
What is the biggest win in Rio Ave vs Nacional?
Rio Ave: Rio Ave 4-1 Nacional (Sun, 28 Nov 2004). Nacional: Nacional 4-0 Rio Ave (Sun, 9 May 2004).
How many goals are scored when Rio Ave play Nacional?
2.33 per game on average; 42% of meetings had over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in 48%.
When do Rio Ave and Nacional play next?
Nacional v Rio Ave on Sun, 7 Mar 2027, 17:00 UTC (Liga Portugal).
What was the last result between Rio Ave and Nacional?
Rio Ave 3-2 Nacional on Sun, 11 Oct 2026.