Rio Ave vs Porto Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs Porto

Rio Ave host Porto in this Portuguese Primeira Liga game at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 15:15 on Friday 19 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bet on Rio Ave to Run Their Opponents Close

We’ve going to back Rio Ave +1.25 when they line up against Porto. You can get Asian Handicap odds of -109 and our stake is split between +1 and +1.5 when it comes to the underdogs.

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2-2 Draw in Last H2H

Rio Ave suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas against Moreirense. The Big River had 46% possession and four shots on target, with Andre Luiz registering the goal.

Porto beat Nacional in their previous game, making it five consecutive wins. It was a 1-0 home triumph at Estadio do Dragao. Francesco Farioli's side enjoyed 69% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Samuel Aghehowa firing the winner in the 31st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Porto have not lost any of the past five games against Rio Ave, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Estadio dos Arcos. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Porto victories, three draws and one Rio Ave win.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Porto	5	5	0	0	12	1	11	12:1	15
15	Rio Ave	4	0	3	1	7	9	-2	7:9	3

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Rio Ave have 2 wins, 2 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 10.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Vila do Conde side have averaged 48.1% possession, 352.0 passes and 3.7 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.3 corners from 12.5 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Clayton has found the net 6 times, with Demir Tiknaz and Andre Luiz scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Andre Luiz has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Cezary Miszta has 2 clean sheets.

Porto have 9 victories and 1 defeat, with an average of 13.6 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. Francesco Farioli's team average 59.5% possession, 490.4 passes, 5.7 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Samuel Aghehowa got 6 goals, Rodrigo Mora notched 4, while William Gomes and two other players scored 2. Alberto Costa is top assists provider with 4, while Diogo Costa has kept 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave predicted lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Francisco Petrasso, Jonathan Panzo, Nelson Abbey, Marios Vrousai, Georgios Liavas, Ole Pohlmann, Nikolaos Athanasiou, André Luiz, Clayton, Dario Spikic.

Porto predicted lineup (4-3-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Pablo Rosario, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Francisco Moura, Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, Rodrigo Mora, Pepê, Samu Omorodion, Borja Sainz.

Rio Ave vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rio Ave vs Porto tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for siding with Rio Ave +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the odds of -109 for this Primeira Liga game in the hope that the home team can keep the scoreline close.

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 Porto league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 16 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 7 of their last 10 games against Porto.

Rio Ave +1.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 1 - 1 Porto

There are odds of +600 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: André Luiz to Score +600

André Luiz (Rio Ave) has managed two goals in his past ten Primeira Liga matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +600 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest André Luiz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Rio Ave Over 2.5 Corners -159

Rio Ave have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past five home games, while Porto have yielded a corner average of 3.70 in their previous ten matches. We think it’s possible that Rio Ave will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -159 available.

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

9.00 3.70 5.30

Home

9.70 4.30 5.40

Away

8.00 2.70 5.30

Porto

Total

9.40 5.70 3.70

Home

9.70 5.20 4.50

Away

7.80 4.60 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+102

Rio Ave Corners

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+110

Porto Corners

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

-103

Most Corners

1

+360

X

+700

2

-385

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Rio Ave vs Porto 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.

Porto Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

Porto have been chalked up as the convincing -286 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 74% probability of winning. Rio Ave are the outsiders at +650 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Porto at -118 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Rio Ave at +550. The draw is the third option at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+650

X

+380

2

-286

Half-Time Result

1

+550

X

+155

2

-118

Double Chance

1X

+170

12

-667

X2

-1250

Draw No Bet

1

+410

2

-833

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-109

2 Hcp -1.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Samu Omorodion Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find Samu Omorodion at +220 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get -128 that he finds the net at anytime.

Samu Omorodion (Porto)

First

-128

Anytime

+220

Luuk de Jong (Porto)

First

+138

Anytime

+340

Borja Sainz (Porto)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Rodrigo Mora de Carvalho (Porto)

First

+188

Anytime

+450

Deniz Gul (Porto)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Clayton Fernandes Silva (Rio Ave)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

William Santos Gomes (Porto)

First

+255

Anytime

+550

Gabriel Veiga (Porto)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa "Pepe" (Porto)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Viktor Froholdt (Porto)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Alberto Costa (Porto)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

André Luiz (Rio Ave)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Alan Varela (Porto)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Pablo Rosario (Porto)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Stephen Eustaquio (Porto)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Jakub Kiwior (Porto)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Francisco Moura (Porto)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Zaidu Sanusi (Porto)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Martim Fernandes (Porto)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jan Bednarek (Porto)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rio Ave Struggling to Avoid Home Draws

Rio Ave haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Estadio dos Arcos. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men have racked up five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Porto have clocked up three straight away wins. The Dragons have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

The last meeting at Estadio dos Arcos saw Rio Ave and Porto draw 2-2. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at Estadio dos Arcos, we have seen three Porto triumphs, one Rio Ave win and one draw.

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
Porto Away Stats		7-1-2	2.20	1.40	0.80	4	6	4	6

• 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

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Rio Ave vs Porto Lineups & Team News

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