The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Rio Ave at 2.38 — an implied 39% chance. The draw defied it.

• Draw: opened 3.55, closed 3.65 (25%)
• Rio Ave: opened 2.44, closed 2.38 (39%)
• SP. Braga: closed 2.60 (36%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 2.20 / Under 1.63); the 2-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Rio Ave 0 - 0 SP. Braga.

SP. Braga — recent form

• 2026-09-14Moreirense FC U23 1-1 SP. Braga
• 2026-09-07SP. Braga 3-3 FC Penafiel U23
• 2026-08-31Torreense U23 1-1 SP. Braga
• 2026-08-24SP. Braga 1-0 Gil Vicente FC U23
• 2026-08-18FC Felgueiras 1932 U23 0-2 SP. Braga

Rio Ave — recent form

• 2026-09-15FC Famalicao 0-1 Rio Ave
• 2026-09-14Rio Ave 3-3 Club Football Estrela
• 2026-09-08Rio Ave 2-3 Torreense U23
• 2026-09-06Santa Clara 3-0 Rio Ave
• 2026-09-01Gil Vicente FC U23 0-2 Rio Ave