Primeira Liga
Santa Clara vs 
Rio Ave Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Result
We called Under 2.5 at 60.5% and it missed. We called Under 3.5 at 80.6% and it missed. We called Yes at 67.9% and it landed (1 in the match).
model probability
Expert AI analysis
Our model lands on Under 2.5 goals at 60.5%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Santa Clara have averaged 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded, Rio Ave 0.6 and 1.6 over their recent games. That fits a tighter goals environment: 39.5% for over 2.5 and 66.7% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 1.8 goals a game. Santa Clara have gone over 2.5 in 1 of their last 5, Rio Ave in 1 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| 1.5 goals | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2.5 goals | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| 3.5 goals | 19.4% | 80.6% |
| 4.5 goals | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| 5.5 goals | 2.8% | 97.2% |
Team goal lines
76.3%
42.2%
17.6%
56.2%
20.1%
5.1%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| 1.5 goals | 31.5% | 68.6% |
| 2.5 goals | 10.7% | 89.3% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 66.5% | 33.6% |
| 1.5 goals | 29.8% | 70.2% |
| 2.5 goals | 9.8% | 90.2% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
43.5%Both Teams to Score39.5%Over 2.5 goalsFor the goal environment, the model sees 39.5% for three or more goals and 66.7% for at least two, painting a lower-scoring picture. Given Santa Clara favoured at 50.9%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.
These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Santa Clara to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Santa Clara 1 · 2 draws · Rio Ave 2 · 1.8 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Were there over 2.5 goals in Santa Clara vs Rio Ave?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 39.5%. The match finished with 4 goals (4-0), over 2.5.
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.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 8,251 matches we rated like this one (30–40%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 41.6% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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