Rio Ave vs AVS Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Apr 2026

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs AVS

Rio Ave host bottom-of-the-table AVS at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Friday 17 April.

We’re going for a straight pick on Rio Ave when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against AVS, with odds of -143 currently available.

Rio Ave won their last game. It was on the road where Santa Clara were beaten 2-0 at Estadio do Sao Miguel. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' team had 46% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Tamas Nikitscher and Sidney Lima (own goal) each scored one goal.

AVS played Vitória de Guimarães at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio do CD Aves. The Vila das Aves club were restricted to just 39% possession and had four shots on goal, with Tomane on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Rio Ave who were victorious when they last faced AVS. At Estadio do CD Aves, a 2-1 away victory was recorded. The previous 3 H2H games have seen Rio Ave winning once, one draw and a victory for AVS.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Rio Ave	34	8	12	14	35	57	-22	35:57	36
18	AVS	34	3	12	19	27	67	-40	27:67	21

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Rio Ave have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. The Vila do Conde outfit have averaged 47.7% possession, 406.1 passes and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 5.5 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Jalen Blesa is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Tamas Nikitscher and Jakub Brabec both have 1. Leading assistor is Dario Spikic with 3, while goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw has 3 clean sheets.

AVS have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.3 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 0.5 goals. Joao Henriques' side average 36.8% possession, 281.6 passes, 3.6 corners taken and 6.7 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 14.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Tomane and Diego Duarte on 2, with Angel Algobia getting 1. Adriel Ramos, Nene and Tomane have clocked up 1 assists, with Adriel Ramos keeping 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cezary Miszta (GK), Marios Vrousai, Jakub Brabec, Gustavo Mancha, Nelson Abbey, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Ryan Guilherme, Diogo Bezerra, Ole Pohlmann, Dario Spikic, Jalen Blesa.

AVS confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Adriel Ramos (GK), Mateus Pivo, Cristian Devenish, Paulo Vitor, Daniel Rivas, Gustavo Mendonca, Roni, Pedro Lima, Babatunde Akinsola, Tomane, Oscar Perea.

Rio Ave vs AVS Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rio Ave vs AVS preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Rio Ave look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -143 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this Primeira Liga clash.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Primeira Liga verdict is reached.

Key Rio Ave vs AVS league stats:

• Rio Ave have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• AVS have lost 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
• AVS have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you think that Rio Ave can make a relatively fast start, then we recommend considering the Double Result market. You can back them to lead at half-time and full-time.

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Our Match Prediction

Rio Ave To Win @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 2 - 0 AVS

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Rio Ave to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +540, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ole Pohlmann To Score +360

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave) can be backed to be among the goals at +360. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Ole Pohlmann Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -114

It’s been three straight Rio Ave home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 10.30 corners in the previous ten AVS matches. The stats imply that it’s worth selecting Over for Total Corners, with -114 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rio Ave

Total

10.40 4.90 5.50

Home

10.50 5.40 5.10

Away

10.60 3.50 7.10

AVS

Total

10.30 3.60 6.70

Home

9.90 4.30 5.60

Away

9.60 2.90 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Rio Ave Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-115

AVS Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+650

2

+225

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Rio Ave vs AVS Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rio Ave are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this Primeira Liga clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -161. If you want to wager on the underdog, AVS have been priced up at +400.

If you wager Rio Ave -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -132, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over AVS achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -135 on the BTTS market.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Primeira Liga matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+280

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+133

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-455

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+260

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-132

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-105

Favourite Karem Zoabi is priced at +420 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +175.

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+175

Anytime

+420

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+175

Anytime

+430

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Tómané (AVS)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Miguel Nene (AVS)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Marious Vrousai (Rio Ave)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Tunde Akinsola (AVS)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Óscar Perea (AVS)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Leonardo Buta (Rio Ave)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Omar Richards (Rio Ave)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Gustavo Mancha (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Andreas Ntoi (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Nelson Abbey (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ángel Algobia (AVS)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

João Tomé Esteves Baptista (Rio Ave)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Francisco Petrasso (Rio Ave)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Gustavo Mendonça (AVS)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Aderllan Santos (AVS)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Devenish (AVS)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Primeira Liga matches only
Rio Ave have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

AVS have not won in the past ten away matches. They have recorded seven defeats and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 2.60.

The last meeting at Estadio dos Arcos saw Rio Ave and AVS draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rio Ave Home Stats		2-2-6	2.50	0.80	1.70	6	4	5	5
AVS Away Stats		0-3-7	3.00	0.40	2.60	6	4	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Rio Ave vs AVS Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Rio Ave vs AVS team news before you bet. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups and the latest injury reports.

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