Nacional vs Rio Ave - Liga Portugal Match

Nacional vs Rio Ave Preview: Liga Portugal Clash

Nacional will host Rio Ave at Estádio da Madeira on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 18:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Liga Portugal encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Nacional have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 2 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Rio Ave recent form shows 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 3 games.

Head-to-Head Record

Rio Ave have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 9 of the last 28 encounters compared to Nacional's 7 wins. With 12 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 18:30 UTC
• Venue: Estádio da Madeira
• Competition: Liga Portugal
• Nacional Position: 13th (16 pts)
• Rio Ave Position: 10th (20 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 28): Nacional 7W - 12D - 9W Rio Ave