An interesting fixture is on the cards as Rio Ave and Boavista lock horns at Estadio Dos Arcos on Monday, 7 April 2025.
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Rio Ave vs Boavista predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Rio Ave's last five encounters with Boavista.
- Boavista suffered seven defeats in their last eight trips to this stadium.
- Rio Ave did not concede in the last three meetings between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Rio Ave 1-0 Boavista
Not only have Boavista lost seven of their last eight trips to Estadio Dos Arcos, but they also failed to score in seven of those visits.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rio Ave are clear favourites
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Rio Ave, as they are currently on a four-match losing streak. However, Petit’s men have been impressive at home this season, losing only twice in 13 Primeira Liga games at Estadio Dos Arcos.
On the other hand, Boavista have lost six consecutive away games, failing to score in four of them. They are last in the Portuguese top flight ahead of their encounter with 12th-placed Rio Ave.
With that in mind, Rio Ave are the expected winners at 5/6 (1.83). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that four of the last five skirmishes between these teams went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Boavista’s struggles set to continue?
Boavista have no wins and no goals scored in their last three meetings with Rio Ave. They are also winless in their last eight visits to this stadium (D1, L7).
Portugal Primeira Liga 09/11/24
Boavista
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 30/03/24
Boavista
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/11/23
Rio Ave
Boavista
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/04/23
Boavista
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 06/11/22
Rio Ave
Boavista
Rio Ave preview: A clean bill of health
Petit will be pleased to have a healthy group of players from which to choose, as Rio Ave have no injured or suspended players ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Miszta (GK), Richards, Panzo, Ndoj, Vrousai, Luiz, Neto, Novais, Graca, Morais & Pohlmann.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Nacional
3
Rio Ave
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25
W
Estrela
0
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
L
Guimaraes
3
Rio Ave
0
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
L
Sporting
2
Rio Ave
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Rio Ave
1
Boavista preview: Plagued by injuries
The injury gods have been unkind to Boavista this season, significantly contributing to their precarious position in the table.
The visitors have seen season-ending cruciate ligament setbacks for three of their key players: Marco Ribeiro, Luis Pires, and Joao Goncalves. Moreover, a knee injury will sideline defender Filipe Ferreira until the last week of this month.
Predicted lineup: Vaclik (GK), Kakay, Abascal, Fogning, Kurzawa, Vukotic, Perez, Van Ginkel, Kone & Bozenik.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
L
FC Porto
2
Boavista
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25
W
AVS
1
Boavista
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
L
Sporting
5
Boavista
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
SC Farense
0
Boavista
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
L
Nacional
1
Boavista
0
Player to watch: Clayton
Only three players have scored more goals than Clayton in the Portuguese top flight this season. Rio Ave have 30 goals so far and the Brazil forward was directly involved in 14 of them. He will be called upon to provide goals on Monday night.