Rio Ave vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs Braga

Rio Ave host Braga in this Portuguese Primeira Liga meeting at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Braga Might Prove Too Strong

It could be worth venturing towards the Full-Time Result market and taking Braga to land a win, with odds of -149 appealing. We expect the favourites to get the better of Rio Ave by the full-time whistle.

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2-1 Win for Rio Ave in Pair’s Last Meeting

Rio Ave played out a 3-3 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Municipal de Arouca against Arouca. The Big River had 45% possession and totalled seven shots on target, while Clayton bagged two goals and Dario Spikic scored the other.

Braga drew 2-2 in their previous Primeira Liga game. This was at home against AVS at Estadio Municipal de Braga. Carlos Vicens' side recorded a mind-boggling 76% of possession and had five shots on goal, with Rodrigo Zalazar and Fran Navarro finding the net.

On Thursday night, Braga won 5-1 when hosting Lincoln Red Imps in the Europa League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rio Ave claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 2-1 home win was registered against Braga at Estadio dos Arcos. The past 10 H2H games have seen six Braga triumphs, two Rio Ave wins and two draws.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Braga	8	2	4	2	12	8	4	12:8	10
12	Rio Ave	8	1	5	2	11	13	-2	11:13	8

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2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Rio Ave have had 52.4% possession, 377.7 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Clayton has found the net 4 times, Demir Tiknaz 3, with Dario Spikic and two other players on 1. Andre Luiz is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Cezary Miszta keeping 2 clean sheets.

Braga have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.9 goals from 13.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Carlos Vicens' side average 61.2% possession, 523.1 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 7.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Ricardo Horta got 4 goals, Rodrigo Zalazar notched 3, while Amine El Ouazzani and two other players scored 2. Leonardo Lelo has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Lukas Hornicek has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Francisco Petrasso, Jonathan Panzo, Nelson Abbey, Marios Vrousai, Giorgos Liavas, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre Luiz, Clayton, Dario Spikic.

Braga confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Victor Gomez, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Paulo Oliveira, Leonardo Lelo, Joao Moutinho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Roger Fernandes, Pau Victor, Rodrigo Zalazar, Fran Navarro.

Rio Ave vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Rio Ave vs Braga, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think that Braga can claim a Primeira Liga win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of -149 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Primeira Liga experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Rio Ave vs Braga league stats:

• Braga have won 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
• Braga have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Rio Ave have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Braga.

Braga to Win Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking to extract more value from the odds, take a look at Braga on the Asian Handicap. Those anticipating our winner to punch above their weight can back them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction

Braga To Win @ -149 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 0 - 2 Braga

Let’s go for Braga to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +575. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Zalazar to Score +230

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga) has netted three goals in his past four Primeira Liga games. We’ll throw a dart at +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Rodrigo Zalazar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+525

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Corners Prediction

Rio Ave Over 3.5 Corners -125

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Rio Ave in their past five home games. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Rio Ave Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -125 that they go over.

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

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

9.70 4.20 5.50

Away

7.80 2.80 5.00

Braga

Total

8.90 6.00 2.90

Home

10.30 7.30 3.00

Away

9.00 5.30 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-114

Rio Ave Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Braga Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+270

X

+700

2

-278

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Rio Ave vs Braga Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Braga Favourites to Win

The latest Braga odds are -141 which leads to them being favourites in this Primeira Liga clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 58% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re searching for a different slant, Rio Ave are available at +335.

If Braga at -0.75 beat Rio Ave by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -112.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -130.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Primeira Liga match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+335

X

+270

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+370

X

+130

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

-106

12

-435

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-125

2 Hcp -0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-110

Pau Victor Heads First Goalscorer Market

Pau Victor is available at +160 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +370 to find the net first.

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+160

Anytime

+370

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Clayton Fernandes Silva (Rio Ave)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

João Marques (Braga)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Ismaël Gharbi (Braga)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Roger Fernandes (Braga)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

André Luiz (Rio Ave)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Vitor Carvalho (Braga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Bright Arrey-Mbi (Braga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

João Novais (Rio Ave)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Panzo (Rio Ave)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Marious Vrousai (Rio Ave)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Theofanis Bakoulas (Rio Ave)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Leonardo Lelo (Braga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Paulo Oliveira (Braga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Victor Gomez (Braga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Sikou Niakaté (Braga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Can Rio Ave Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Rio Ave haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches at Estadio dos Arcos. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Braga have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

In the last meeting at Estadio dos Arcos, Rio Ave defeated Braga by a 2-1 scoreline. The previous 5 H2H games at Estadio dos Arcos have involved two Rio Ave wins, one Braga victory and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rio Ave Home Stats		2-5-3	3.00	1.30	1.70	6	4	8	2
Braga Away Stats		5-3-2	2.00	1.30	0.70	4	6	5	5

• 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 Braga Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Rio Ave vs Braga without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga along with the latest injury news.

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