FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
NacionalSettled
80% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
Rio AveMixed
76% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Nacional vs Rio Ave record
7
Nacional wins
9
Draws
9
Rio Ave wins
25 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 25 Jan 2026Nacional 4–0 Rio AvePrimeira Liga
- 17 Aug 2025Rio Ave 1–1 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 10 May 2025Nacional 3–3 Rio AvePrimeira Liga
- 29 Dec 2024Rio Ave 2–1 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 31 Jul 2024Rio Ave 1–1 NacionalFriendlies Clubs
- 10 Apr 2022Nacional 2–0 Rio AveSegunda Liga
- 28 Nov 2021Rio Ave 1–0 NacionalSegunda Liga
- 19 May 2021Nacional 1–2 Rio AvePrimeira Liga
- 5 Feb 2021Rio Ave 0–0 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 17 Mar 2019Nacional 0–1 Rio AvePrimeira Liga
Nacional
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Rio Ave
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Nacional
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Rio Ave
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Team news
Confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
About this match
Nacional vs Rio Ave lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Nacional vs Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga on 7 Mar 2027. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 4pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Nacional vs Rio Ave?
- Our predicted XIs for Nacional and Rio Ave are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Nacional vs Rio Ave announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Nacional vs Rio Ave kick off?
- Nacional vs Rio Ave kicks off at 4pm GMT on 7 Mar 2027.