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Liga Portugal, Round 4
- Flávio Gonçalves 5'
- Geny Catamo 19'
- Luis Suárez 26'
- Luis Suárez 37'
What to know
Rio Ave host Sporting CP in round 4 of the Liga Portugal on Friday 28 August 2026. Kickoff is at 22:15 Mecca time at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde. Rio Ave are #10 in the table and Sporting CP are #2.
- Luis Suárez leads the way for Sporting CP with 6 goals this season.
- Sporting CP sit #2, Rio Ave are down in #10. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
Which channel shows Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Who is out: Rio Ave and Sporting CP
Rio Ave- No absences reported.
Sporting CP- No absences reported.
Stadium: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Table: Liga Portugal
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Porto |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 21 |
| 2 |  Benfica |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting CP |
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 15 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara |
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +7 | 15 |
| 5 |  Arouca |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Sporting Braga |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 7 |  Academico Viseu |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 |  Estrela Amadora |
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 9 |  Gil Vicente |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Alverca |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Marítimo |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicão |
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Vitória Guimarães |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Nacional |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril |
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kick off?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 22:15 Mecca time (19:15 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Rio Ave vs Sporting CP?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP being played?
At Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde, which holds 5,300 people.
How can I watch Rio Ave vs Sporting CP if it isn't shown in my country?
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