Multiple key players are sidelined, including Gonçalo Inácio , Morten Hjulmand , and Nuno Santos .
Unbeaten in their last two league games, including a 2–2 draw against AVS. 🚑 Key Team News Rio Ave vs Sporting
Sporting has won 5 of the last 6 league meetings. and Rio Ave are set for their second
and Rio Ave are set for their second Primeira Liga encounter of the 2025–26 season on May 9, 2026 . Sporting has historically dominated this fixture, having won 32 of their 49 direct matches. 🗓️ Upcoming Match Info Date: May 9, 2026 (or May 10 depending on local time) Venue: Estádio dos Arcos (Vila do Conde) Competition: Liga Portugal Betclic, Round 33 📊 League Standings (as of April 2026) 1 FC Porto 79 2 Benfica 75 3 Sporting CP 71 12 Rio Ave 34 ⚽ Head-to-Head & Recent Form Multiple key players are sidelined