Rio Ave FC
Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio dos Arcos Sat 13 Dec 13:00
Vitória de Guimarães
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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs Vitória

Rio Ave clash with Vitória at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 13 December.

Rio Ave to Give Vitória a Tough Test

We’ll split our stake by backing Rio Ave +0.25 at odds of -159 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Vitória.

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Vitória Beat Rio Ave in their Last Clash

Rio Ave got the win in their last game. It was a 2-1 away triumph at Estadio do CD Aves when meeting AVS. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men enjoyed 63% possession and managed eight shots on target, while Clayton scored both goals.

Vitória de Guimarães drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Gil Vicente at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. The Conquerors had 52% possession and managed three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vitória had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Estadio D. Afonso Henriques, they recorded a 3-0 home win over Rio Ave. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been four draws and three wins apiece.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Vitória logo Vitória 13 5 3 5 14 17 -3 14:17 18
10 Rio Ave logo Rio Ave 13 3 7 3 17 21 -4 17:21 16
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Rio Ave – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Rio Ave have had 46.0% possession, 384.1 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 7.3 corners.

Clayton leads the way with 5 goals, Andre Luiz has 4, with Marios Vrousai and Dario Spikic scoring 1. Leading assistor is Andre Luiz with 2, while goalie Cezary Miszta has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Vitória – Last 10 League Games

Vitória have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Guimarães side average 47.4% possession, 353.0 passes, 4.6 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Nelson Oliveira, Oumar Camara and Alioune Ndoye score 2 goals each. Rodrigo Abascal is top assists provider with 2, while Juan Diego Castillo has kept 4 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, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, André Luiz, Clayton, Ole Pohlmann.

Vitória predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Juan Castillo (GK), Miguel Maga, Óscar Rivas, Rodrigo Abascal, João Mendes, Goncalo Nogueira, Beni Mukendi, Oumar Camara, Samu, Noah Saviolo, Nélson Oliveira.

Rio Ave vs Vitória Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Rio Ave vs Vitória, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Rio Ave look capable of winning this Primeira Liga encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -159 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Primeira Liga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Rio Ave vs Vitória league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vitória in 12 of their last 17 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vitória in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 7 of their last 10 games against Vitória.
Rio Ave +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave Rio Ave logo 2 - 1 Vitória logo Vitória

Our prediction for the correct score is Rio Ave to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: André Luiz to Score +325 BetMGM logo

André Luiz (Rio Ave) has managed four goals in his past ten Primeira Liga games. It’s worth a play on the +325 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -115 BetMGM logo

All of the past four Vitória away matches have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the previous two  Rio Ave home games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of -115.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Rio Ave Logo Rio Ave
Total
11.20 3.90 7.30
Home
9.90 4.20 5.70
Away
10.40 4.00 6.40
Vitória Logo Vitória
Total
8.20 4.60 3.60
Home
10.00 6.80 3.20
Away
7.70 3.80 3.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Rio Ave +0.25 -159
Both Team To Score Yes -116
Total Corners Under 9.5 -115

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Rio Ave vs Vitória 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.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Vitória de Guimarães are +150 for a Primeira Liga win, with Rio Ave being +170. The draw is on offer at +220 if you expect the game to finish level.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Vitória at -128 or instead go for Rio Ave at -111.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Clayton Fernandes Silva Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +180 available that Clayton Fernandes Silva finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +400.

Player Goals
Clayton Fernandes Silva (Rio Ave)
First
+180
Anytime
+400
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Marc Gual (Rio Ave)
First
+285
Anytime
+600
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Gustavo da Silva Cunha (Vitória)
First
+295
Anytime
+600
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Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)
First
+310
Anytime
+650
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Rio Ave Defeated in Four of Past Ten Home Clashes

Rio Ave have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Vitória have finished with five losses, four victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

When Rio Ave last played Vitória at Estadio dos Arcos, they drew 2-2. The previous 5 H2H matches at Estadio dos Arcos have included three draws along with a victory each for Rio Ave and Vitória.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Rio Ave logo Rio Ave Home Stats 2-4-4 3.00 1.20 1.80 6 4 6 4
Vitória logo Vitória Away Stats 4-1-5 2.20 0.80 1.40 3 7 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
Team Stats
Rio Ave logo Rio Ave League Stats
Vitória logo Vitória League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Rio Ave vs Vitória Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Rio Ave vs Vitória, check the team news first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Rio Ave Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Vitória Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Rio Ave Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

1 Cezary Miszta
23 Francisco Petrasso 4 Jonathan Panzo 6 Nelson Abbey
17 Marios Vrousai 54 Georgios Liavas 10 Brandon Aguilera 3 Nikolaos Athanasiou
11 André Luiz 9 Clayton 80 Ole Pohlmann
25 Juan Castillo
2 Miguel Maga 4 Óscar Rivas 26 Rodrigo Abascal 13 João Mendes
30 Goncalo Nogueira 16 Beni Mukendi
19 Oumar Camara 20 Samu 48 Noah Saviolo
7 Nélson Oliveira

Vitória Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Rio Ave Lineups

06 Dec Primeira Liga
AVS 1-2 Rio Ave
30 Nov Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 1-1 Santa Clara
08 Nov Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-1 Rio Ave
01 Nov Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 0-4 Estoril
25 Oct Primeira Liga
Estrela 1-2 Rio Ave
05 Oct Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 3-0 Tondela

Previous Vitória Lineups

08 Dec Primeira Liga
Vitória 0-0 Gil Vicente
28 Nov Primeira Liga
Vitória 4-0 AVS
08 Nov Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-1 Vitória
01 Nov Primeira Liga
Vitória 0-3 Benfica
26 Oct Primeira Liga
Famalicão 2-0 Vitória
04 Oct Primeira Liga
Vitória 2-1 Santa Clara

Injuries & Suspensions

Rio Ave Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rafael Lobato Muscle
Vitória Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gustavo Silva Muscle
Team Squads

Rio Ave Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Sotiris Sylaidopoulos

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Cezary Miszta 12 G 12 1080 12 0 0 0 4 0
Marios Vrousai 27 M 13 1062 13 0 1 1 0 0
Clayton 9 F 13 1057 12 1 10 2 4 1
Andre Luiz 11 F 13 1039 12 1 4 5 3 0
Nikolaos Athanasiou 3 D 13 976 11 2 0 1 1 0

Vitória Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Luis Pinto

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Rodrigo Abascal 26 D 12 1080 12 0 0 2 1 0
Maga 2 D 13 1061 13 0 0 0 2 0
Joao Mendes 13 D 12 989 12 1 0 0 4 0
Oscar Rivas 4 D 10 900 10 0 1 0 1 0
Beni 16 M 12 811 10 3 1 0 3 0
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 13 12 1 0 27:3 37
2 Sporting 13 10 2 1 32:7 32
3 Benfica 13 8 5 0 26:8 29
4 Gil Vicente 13 7 3 3 16:6 24
5 Braga 13 6 4 3 25:12 22
6 Famalicão 13 5 5 3 14:9 20
7 Moreirense 13 6 2 5 21:20 20
8 Vitória 13 5 3 5 14:17 18
9 Alverca 13 5 2 6 15:19 17
10 Rio Ave 13 3 7 3 17:21 16
11 Santa Clara 13 4 3 6 11:14 15
12 Estoril 13 3 5 5 22:21 14
13 Estrela 13 3 5 5 16:19 14
14 Nacional 13 3 3 7 12:18 12
15 Casa Pia 13 2 3 8 13:27 9
16 Tondela 13 2 3 8 7:22 9
17 Arouca 13 2 3 8 14:37 9
18 AVS 13 0 3 10 9:31 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 6 5 1 0 11:1 16
2 Sporting 6 4 1 1 17:3 13
3 Benfica 7 3 4 0 15:6 13
4 Moreirense 6 4 1 1 12:7 13
5 Gil Vicente 6 4 0 2 7:3 12
6 Vitória 7 3 3 1 11:8 12
7 Braga 6 3 1 2 11:5 10
8 Santa Clara 7 3 1 3 7:6 10
9 Alverca 7 3 1 3 6:10 10
10 Estoril 7 2 3 2 12:11 9
11 Famalicão 7 2 2 3 7:5 8
12 Estrela 7 2 2 3 10:9 8
13 Rio Ave 6 1 3 2 7:11 6
14 Arouca 7 1 2 4 7:17 5
15 Nacional 6 1 0 5 6:13 3
16 Tondela 6 0 2 4 2:9 2
17 Casa Pia 6 0 2 4 6:14 2
18 AVS 7 0 2 5 5:14 2