Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 May 2025

Get Under 2.5 as the Value Bet

The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -138. This looks like a standout wager, with Rio Ave and Estrela set to contest a low-scoring contest.

1-0 Win for Estrela in Last Head-to-Head

Rio Ave were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. Vitória de Guimarães claimed a 3-0 win. Petit's team managed five shots on target and recorded 41% possession.

Estrela Amadora claimed a 2-0 home victory over FC Porto at Estadio Jose Gomes in their previous game. The Lisbon outfit enjoyed just 33% possession and had five shots on goal, while Kikas and Alan Ruiz were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Estrela are unbeaten in the past three games against Rio Ave. In their last clash, Estrela banked a 1-0 home victory at Estadio Jose Gomes. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Estrela victory.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Estrela	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	Rio Ave	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Rio Ave have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Big River have averaged 49.5% possession, 372.3 passes and 3.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Demir Tiknaz, Tiago Morais and Clayton are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Clayton, Karem Zoabi and Andre Luiz are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Cezary Miszta managing one clean sheet.

Estrela have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. Ze Augusto's side have averaged 42.8% possession, 304.7 passes, 4.3 corners taken and 5.5 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Jovane Cabral and Kikas have scored 2 goals, followed by Alan Ruiz with 1. Ruben Lima has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Andorinha has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cezary Miszta (GK), Marios Vrousai, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Jonathan Panzo, Omar Richards, Demir Tiknaz, Theofanis Bakoulas, Andre Luiz, Ole Pohlmann, Tiago Morais, Clayton.

Estrela Amadora confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Andorinha (GK), Diogo Travassos, Renato Pantalon, Issiar Drame, Guilherme Montoia, Paulo Moreira, Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi, Alan Ruiz, Leonel Bucca, Kikas, Jovane Cabral.

Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora Prediction & Betting Tips

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to this Primeira Liga game. The two teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash and we’re happy to take the odds of -138.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rio Ave games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Rio Ave games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 10 Estrela games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Estrela games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Estrela games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 57.9% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those in search of a bigger price might consider combining the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a particular team to win. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 1 - 0 Estrela

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Rio Ave. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -125

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Rio Ave home matches, with the previous five Estrela games averaging 10.20 corners. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -125 is available to back.

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

8.30 3.40 4.90

Home

8.90 3.80 5.10

Away

8.20 2.90 5.30

Estrela

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

9.30 3.80 5.50

Away

9.70 3.60 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-110

Rio Ave Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Estrela Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

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Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

Rio Ave are +140 with the bookies to beat Estrela Amadora, with the latter having betting odds of +190. The draw in this Primeira Liga match can be backed at +230.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Primeira Liga matches, with the football betting sites offering Rio Ave at -138 and Estrela Amadora are priced at -100 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+230

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+110

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-300

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-138

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+109

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+107.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Rio Ave vs Estrela team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Primeira Liga squads.

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