Estoril vs Rio Ave prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Primeira Liga

Estoril vs Rio Ave Cards

2026-08-22 · 18:00
Cards66.8%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Estoril 0-2 Rio Ave

Settled, final score 0-2. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 66.8%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
67%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 66.8%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Line by line, the read runs from 83.3% for over 2.5 to 30.7% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 47.9%. Between the two sides, Rio Ave are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.7%, with a level count at 19.2%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.583.3%

Over 3.566.8%

Over 4.547.9%

Over 5.530.7%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 83.3% 16.7%
3.5 cards 66.8% 33.2%
4.5 cards 47.9% 52.1%
5.5 cards 30.7% 69.3%

Who picks up more cards

Estoril37.1%

Level19.2%

★ ModelRio Ave43.7%

Team card lines

Estoril over 1.5

64.3%

Estoril over 2.5

37.4%

Rio Ave over 1.5

68.5%

Rio Ave over 2.5

42.3%

Card handicap

Estoril line Estoril Rio Ave
-1.5 20.8% 79.2%
-0.5 37.1% 62.9%
+0.5 56.3% 43.7%
+1.5 73.9% 26.1%

Red card

Any red card13.5%

Estoril red card4.7%

Rio Ave red card9.3%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 82.4% 17.6%
22.5 fouls 71.9% 28.1%
24.5 fouls 59.6% 40.4%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Estoril vs Rio Ave. Slightly more cards are projected for Rio Ave for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

66.8%Over 3.5 cards
13.5%Any red card
43.7%Most cards: Rio Ave
64.3%Estoril over 1.5 cards
68.5%Rio Ave over 1.5 cards
71.9%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Estoril over 1.5 cards sits at 64.3% and Rio Ave at 68.5%. A red card for either side is rated at 13.5% (Estoril 4.7%, Rio Ave 9.3%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 66.8% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 13.5%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianRio Ave are the pick to collect more cards at 43.7%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 4.5 cards: over sits at 47.9%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Estoril vs Rio Ave?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 66.8% for Estoril vs Rio Ave.

Will there be a red card in Estoril vs Rio Ave?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 13.5%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Estoril vs Rio Ave?
Before kickoff, the model rated Rio Ave to pick up more cards at 43.7%, with a level count at 19.2%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,079 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Cards actually happened 65.7% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 14 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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