Rio Ave vs Vitoria: Portuguese Championship Match Prediction

Current form

For objective reasons, Rio Ave could not set itself more ambitious goals than maintaining its place in the Primeira Liga – so far, they have been able to cope with this task. With 15 points, Petit’s team is in 11th place in the table and is four points ahead of the transitional matches zone – such a handicap cannot guarantee anything. In the last round, Rio Ave lost 0:1 away to Santa Clara, thus breaking a series of two victories in a row.

Disqualifications and injuries

Panzo is injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Rio Ave have not lost at home this season – three wins and three draws
• Rio Ave have conceded goals in their last four home games

Approximate lineup: Mishta - Vrusaj, William, Aderlan, Richards - Tyknaz, Netu, Novaish - Kiko, Clayton, Morais.

Current form

Vitoria certainly expected to end up in the top four at the end of the championship, but they are still very far from their goal. With 21 points, Rui Willian team is in sixth place in the table and is already six points behind fourth-placed Santa Clara, who have played one more match, while Braga has three points more. In the last round, Vitoria lost 0:1 to Benfica away, thus suffering their second defeat in the last three matches of the championship.

Disqualifications and injuries

The visitors have no problems with their lineup.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vitoria have lost two of their last three league matches
• Vitoria have scored against Rio Ave in their last three matches

Tentative lineup: Varela - Costa, Rivas, Villanueva, Mendes - Silva, Manu, Mendes - Gustavo, Oliveira, Santos.