Nacional Madeira Funchal
- Nacional Madeira Funchal are 13th in Primeira Liga 2025-2026 with 17 points from 18 games.
- Unbeaten in two at home (W1, D1).
- Recent league form: one win, two draws and two losses in their last five.
- Home record this term: W2, D1, L5 with 17 goals conceded in eight league outings at Estádio da Madeira.
Rio Ave
- Rio Ave sit 11th with 20 points in Primeira Liga 2025-2026.
- Recent run: one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five league fixtures.
- Away record this season: two wins, five draws and two losses from nine away matches.
Head-to-Head
The recent head-to-head record favours Rio Ave , who won once and drew 1-1 in their meeting this season.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Jesus Ramirez: scored 12 goals in 18 league appearances, including five of Nacional’s last ten.
- Clayton: 10 goals from 17 appearances for Rio Ave.
- André Luiz: has contributed three of Rio Ave’s last four league goals across recent matches.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers slightly favour Nacional at 2.2, with the draw at 3.25.
- Both Teams To Score looks appealing at 1.95.
- Rio Ave average 1.33 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per away match.
- Nacional have conceded 17 goals in 8 home league matches.
Prediction
- Expect a tight game; primary selection: Nacional to win narrowly.
- The draw and double chance markets offer alternative value.
