Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave - Result & Match Stats (Liga Portugal)

Sporting vs Rio Ave - result

Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave in Liga Portugal at Estádio José Alvalade, Lisboa on 28 December 2025. Scorers: Luis Suárez ×3, Maxi Araújo for Sporting. In their last 6 meetings, Sporting have won 5, Rio Ave 0, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sporting vs Rio Ave?

Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave in Liga Portugal on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Estádio José Alvalade. Scorers: Luis Suárez (3), Maxi Araújo for Sporting.

Where was Sporting vs Rio Ave played?

Sporting vs Rio Ave was played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisboa, the home ground of Sporting.

What is Sporting's recent form?

Sporting's last five results read W D L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Rio Ave's recent form?

Rio Ave's last five results read D D W L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Sporting have won 5, Rio Ave have won 0 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Rio Ave 0-4 Sporting CP on 28 August 2026 in the Liga Portugal.

Who is the standout player for Sporting?

Luis Suárez leads Sporting with 9 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Rio Ave?

Tamás Nikitscher leads Rio Ave with 16 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Sporting vs Rio Ave?

Carlos André Fernandes Macedo refereed Sporting vs Rio Ave.

Sporting vs Rio Ave - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
28 Aug 2026	Liga Portugal	Rio Ave vs Sporting CP	0-4
11 May 2026	Liga Portugal	Rio Ave vs Sporting CP	1-4
18 Jan 2025	Liga Portugal	Rio Ave vs Sporting CP	0-3
9 Aug 2024	Liga Portugal	Sporting CP vs Rio Ave	3-1
25 Feb 2024	Liga Portugal	Rio Ave vs Sporting CP	3-3
25 Sep 2023	Liga Portugal	Sporting CP vs Rio Ave	2-0

Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave: match stats

Stat	Sporting	Rio Ave
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	23	5
Shots on target	12	0
Corners	8	1
Fouls	13	6
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	28	13
Passes	582	408

Sporting vs Rio Ave goals and red cards

Sporting: L. Suárez 34', M. Araújo 53', L. Suárez 60', L. Suárez 61'.

Sporting season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	3 of 18
Goals against	1.1	9 of 18
Shots	13.4	5 of 18
Shots on target	5.9	3 of 18
Fouls	11.9	11 of 18
Tackles	15.9	10 of 18
Passes	564.6	2 of 18
Corners	5	5 of 18

Sporting player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Luis Suárez (7), Flávio Gonçalves (3), Fotis Ioannidis (2).
Assists: Geny Catamo (3), Fotis Ioannidis (2), Maxi Araújo (2).
Shots: Luis Suárez (17), Fotis Ioannidis (15), Geny Catamo (14).
Fouls: Sergi Altimira (12), Iván Fresneda (12), Luis Suárez (10).

Rio Ave season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.7	16 of 18
Goals against	2.1	17 of 18
Shots	7.1	18 of 18
Shots on target	2.6	18 of 18
Fouls	9	18 of 18
Tackles	14.7	14 of 18
Passes	357	15 of 18
Corners	3.1	14 of 18

Rio Ave player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jalen Blesa (2), R. Galčík (1), Tamble Monteiro (1).
Assists: Diogo Bezerra (3), Jalen Blesa (1).
Shots: Diogo Bezerra (9), Tamble Monteiro (6), Jalen Blesa (6).
Fouls: Tamás Nikitscher (11), Andreas Ntoi (10), Francisco Petrasso (6).