AVS will take on Rio Ave on Saturday night in the Primeira Liga in a match between two teams that are currently hovering around midtable in the league table.
AVS secured promotion via the playoffs last season and have adapted well to life in the top flight, picking up four points from their first four matches.
Rio Ave finished in midtable last season and already look likely to repeat that feat this time around. They have won two of their four matches and sit on six points.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our AVS vs Rio Ave prediction.
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AVS vs Rio Ave prediction: The host to avoid defeat
Key stats
- AVS have picked up four points from their two home matches in the league this season.
- Rio Ave have lost both of their away matches so far this season.
- Three of Rio Ave's four matches this season have seen fewer than three goals scored.
Correct score prediction: AVS 1-1 Rio Ave
While Rio Ave have the stronger team on paper, their away form has been poor this season (two losses from two matches). AVS meanwhile have been good at home which makes it difficult to envisage an away win taking place on Saturday. AVS have scored in every game they've played this season while Rio Ave's only blank came away against Porto.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Neck and neck
- Home: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- Draw: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- Away: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
The bookies believe that this will be an incredibly tight match and have left all three results on the table. Ladbrokes have priced Rio Ave as the slight favourites, giving them a 38.5% chance of coming out on top and AVS a 36.4% chance of being victorious. The draw, which wouldn't be a bad result for either team, has been given a 31.3% chance of happening.
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Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
The story of AVS is an interesting one but ultimately, they were only officially founded last year which means this is the first time that these two clubs will meet on the football field.
AVS preview: A brand new era
Born from the demise of UD Vilafranquense SAD, AVS secured promotion to the Primeira Liga in the first-ever season which was certainly an impressive feat. They haven't been overawed yet in their first season in the top flight and should be able to avoid relegation if they can keep their current home form up.
Predicted lineup: Simao (GK), Alaba, Devenish, Roux, Kiki, Piazon, Grau, Lucca, Mercado, Nene, Veiga
Portugal Primeira Liga 30/09/24
D
SC Farense
0
AVS
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/09/24
L
Sporting
3
AVS
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
W
Rio Ave
0
AVS
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/08/24
L
Santa Clara
2
AVS
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/08/24
W
Guimaraes
0
AVS
1
Rio Ave preview: A need to improve on the road
If Rio Ave are to become an established team in the top half of the Primeira Liga then they absolutely need to improve their away record. Last season, they had the fourth-worst record on the road in the entire league and they have opened up this season with two losses in two away matches. Saturday gives them a chance to start putting things right.
Predicted lineup: Jhonatan (GK), William, Santos, Panzo, Bondoso, Oudrhiri, Novals, Richards, Morais, Clayton, Pohlmann
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/09/24
L
Braga
4
Rio Ave
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 21/09/24
D
Estoril
2
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
L
AVS
1
Rio Ave
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/09/24
W
Arouca
0
Rio Ave
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24
L
FC Porto
2
Rio Ave
0
