Rio Ave vs Boavista predictions
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Under 0.5 Boavista goals

Boavista drew blanks in five of their last six meetings with Rio Ave

An interesting fixture is on the cards as Rio Ave and Boavista lock horns at Estadio Dos Arcos on Monday, 7 April 2025.

View our free Rio Ave vs Boavista predictions below.

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

Boavista

0
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

2

Portugal Primeira Liga 30/03/24

Boavista

Boavista

0
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

0

Portugal Primeira Liga 05/11/23

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

2
Boavista

Boavista

0

Portugal Primeira Liga 22/04/23

Boavista

Boavista

3
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

2

Portugal Primeira Liga 06/11/22

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1
Boavista

Boavista

0

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

Nacional

3

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

3

Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25

W

Estrela

Estrela

0

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

2

Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25

L

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

3

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

0

Portugal Cup 22/04/25

L

Sporting

Sporting

2

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25

D

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

1

Rio Ave

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

FC Porto

2

Boavista

Boavista

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25

W

AVS

AVS

1

Boavista

Boavista

2

Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25

L

Sporting

Sporting

5

Boavista

Boavista

0

Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25

W

SC Farense

SC Farense

0

Boavista

Boavista

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25

L

Nacional

Nacional

1

Boavista

Boavista

0

Player to watch: Clayton

Clayton player to watch
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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.


Kelechi is a huge sports fan with over 10 years of betting experience. He has written for a few publications like What Are The Odds, Mighty Tips and Betting Detectives