Rio Ave vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Rio Ave vs Braga Predictions
Rio Ave are worth chancing on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -118. We have the insurance of money back if the home team lose by a single goal and a bigger return if they beat or draw with Braga.
Continue below for our full Rio Ave vs Braga betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Rio Ave vs Braga Preview
Rio Ave take on Braga at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 8 November.
Rio Ave have been defeated in back-to-back Primeira Liga games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Academico Viseu at Estadio do Fontelo. The Vila do Conde team had five shots on target and boasted 55% possession, with Miguel Patricio getting the goal.
Braga claimed a home victory in their previous Primeira Liga game. A 3-0 win occurred against Famalicão at Estadio Municipal de Braga. Franclim Carvalho's men managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, with Ricardo Horta, Victor Rofino (own goal) and Pau Victor on the scoresheet.
Three days ago, Braga drew 0-0 against AGF Aarhus in the Europa Conference League at Cepheus Park Randers.
H2H: Braga Overcame Rio Ave in Previous Clash
Braga won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-0 home triumph when facing Rio Ave at Estadio Municipal de Braga. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we’ve seen six Braga victories, one Rio Ave win and three draws.
| Primeira Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Braga |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 16 |  Rio Ave |
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 23 | -14 | 9:23 | 7 |
Rio Ave have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts. Vasco Seabra's side have averaged 47.3% possession, 401.9 passes and 4.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.3 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 5.6 corners.
Top scorer Jalen Blesa has found the net 3 times, with Miguel Patricio, Sebastian Clemmensen, Diogo Bezerra and Roland Galcik getting 1 goals each. Diogo Bezerra has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw has one clean sheet.
Braga have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.7% possession, 566.6 passes, 4.6 corners taken and 2.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.
Pau Victor is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Ricardo Horta, Jonas Wind, Gabri Martinez and Diego Rodrigues have 1. Demir Tiknaz has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Bernardo Fontes has 4 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Rio Ave predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ennio van der Gouw (GK), Joao Tome, Zé Carlos, Gustavo Mancha, Marios Vrousai, Miguel Patricio, Georgios Liavas, Diogo Bezerra, Diogo Nascimento, Sebastian Clemmensen, Jalen Blesa.
Braga predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernardo (GK), Víctor Gómez, Adrian Leon Barisic, Sergio Barcia, Diogo Martins Travassos, Vitor Carvalho, Joao Moutinho, Mario Dorgeles, Ricardo Horta, Gabri Martinez, Fran Navarro.
Main Match Prediction
Rio Ave +1 for this Primeira Liga encounter looks an attractive bet and we’ll happily take the underdogs at odds of -118. They might be able to keep their noses in front and land a nice return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Primeira Liga stats that can also help to shape our picks.
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +510 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave) has managed five goals in his past ten Primeira Liga home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +270.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 6.00 Rio Ave corners in the past 10 home games, with Braga conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous three away matches. We’re happy to back the -106 when it comes to Rio Ave covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Rio Ave on the Asian Handicap at +1, no more than two goals to be scored as well as Rio Ave Over 3.5 corners.
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Rio Ave vs Braga 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.
With a 68% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Braga are favourites to come out on top in this Primeira Liga clash and they’re available at -208 with the bookmakers. Rio Ave are the underdogs at +460 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Rio Ave are +425 here and the draw is +132, with Braga on offer at -103.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -120 and No at -119.
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Pau Victor is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +340, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Primeira Liga matches only.
Rio Ave have managed five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.40.
Braga are winless over their previous three games on their travels. Franclim Carvalho's men have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
When Rio Ave last played Braga at Estadio dos Arcos, they drew 2-2. The past 6 H2H games at Estadio dos Arcos have seen three draws, two Rio Ave victories and one Braga triumph.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 3.60 | 1.20 | 2.40 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Braga Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.30 | 1.20 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Primeira Liga: 08/02 2026 Braga 3 Rio Ave 0
- Primeira Liga: 31/08 2025 Rio Ave 2 Braga 2
- Primeira Liga: 02/03 2025 Rio Ave 2 Braga 1
- Primeira Liga: 29/09 2024 Braga 4 Rio Ave 0
- Primeira Liga: 09/03 2024 Rio Ave 0 Braga 0
- Primeira Liga: 07/10 2023 Braga 2 Rio Ave 1
- Primeira Liga: 05/03 2023 Braga 2 Rio Ave 0
- Primeira Liga: 11/09 2022 Rio Ave 2 Braga 3
- Primeira Liga: 17/04 2021 Rio Ave 0 Braga 0
- Primeira Liga: 22/12 2020 Braga 3 Rio Ave 0
Rio Ave League Stats
Braga League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 62.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Rio Ave this season are Jalen Blesa (3), Diogo Bezerra (1), Francisco Petrasso (1)
- Top Assistors for Rio Ave this season are Diogo Bezerra (3), Jalen Blesa (1), Joao Tome (1)
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Rio Ave vs Braga Lineups & Team News
Rio Ave Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Braga Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Braga Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Rio Ave Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Rio Ave Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Vasco Seabra
Braga Player Stats & Squad
Primeira Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 25:4 | 30 |
| 2 | Benfica | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23:11 | 21 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15:6 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 13:8 | 20 |
| 6 | Viseu | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8:7 | 15 |
| 8 | Braga | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Famalicão | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Alverca | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 12 | Estrela | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15:19 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitória | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 14 | Marítimo | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 15 | Nacional | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10:19 | 7 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9:23 | 7 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5:19 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5:19 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:2 | 15 |
| 2 | Benfica | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Arouca | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Sporting | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 5 | Braga | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 6 | Viseu | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Vitória | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Gil Vicente | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 10 | Moreirense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 11 | Nacional | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 12 | Alverca | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Estrela | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:9 | 5 |
| 14 | Famalicão | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 5 |
| 15 | Marítimo | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:15 | 4 |
| 17 | Estoril | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:8 | 2 |
| 18 | Casa Pia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1:15 | 0 |
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