Braga vs Rio Ave prediction, odds & betting tips 29/09/2024

Braga are set to take on Rio Ave on Sunday, 29 September in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

The hosts have had a rollercoaster start to the season with some good wins sprinkled in with some bad losses but they will be keen to rejoin the league's top four as soon as possible.

The visitors, meanwhile, have been steady enough and their home form has been impressive. Away from home, however, they have been desperately poor.

As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Braga vs Rio Ave prediction.

Braga vs Rio Ave prediction: The visitors to lose again on the road.

Key Stats

• Braga have won three of their last four home matches in all competitions.
• Rio Ave have picked up zero points on the road this season, scoring just one goal in three matches.
• Four of Rio Ave's last five matches have produced fewer than three goals.

Correct score prediction: Braga 2-0 Rio Ave

Braga aren't a team that you would hang your hat on every week in the Primeira Liga but at home against Rio Ave, they should be okay. The hosts have scored five goals across their last two matches so there is every chance that they get among the goals again here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as odds on favourites

• HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
• DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
• AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Braga have won their last two matches and the bookies have clearly taken note as they are the heavy favourites for this one. Ladbrokes have given them a 71.4% chance of winning the match on Sunday night while they have only given Rio Ave a 14.3% chance of taking away the three points. The draw is considered slightly more likely at 19/5.

Check out today's betting tips page for more predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Braga

This is a fixture that has been kind to Braga in recent times so they will be looking forward to welcoming Rio Ave to the Estadio Municipal de Braga on Sunday. They are unbeaten across their last six matches against Rio Ave, recording four wins and two draws.

Rio Ave's last win over Braga came in a 4-3 thriller back in 2020 while their last away win against them came in a cup match in 2016.

Portugal Primeira Liga 09/03/24

Rio Ave

0

Braga

0

Portugal Primeira Liga 07/10/23

Braga

2

Rio Ave

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 05/03/23

Braga

2

Rio Ave

0

Portugal Primeira Liga 11/09/22

Rio Ave

2

Braga

3

Portugal Primeira Liga 17/04/21

Rio Ave

0

Braga

0

Braga preview: Establishing their goals for the season

Braga have had a long season already, starting their campaign in mid-July with Europa League qualifying and on Thursday, they won their first match in the competition proper which suggests the long qualification was all worth it. They now need to find some consistency in the league, starting this weekend.

Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Gomez, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Marin, Horta, Carvalho, Bruma, Horta, Martinez, Ouzzani

Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25

L

Casa Pia

2

Braga

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25

D

Santa Clara

1

Braga

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25

D

Famalicao

1

Braga

1

Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25

W

Estoril

0

Braga

2

Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25

W

AVS

1

Braga

4

Rio Ave preview: A chance to find form on the road

Rio Ave aren't one of the strongest teams on paper in the Primeira Liga and they have so far been relying on their home form to carry them through. At some point, though, they will need to show their away credentials and what a place to start than against Braga.

Predicted lineup: Jhonatan (GK), Pantalon, Santos, Panzo, Vrousai, Oudrhiri, Neto, Richards, Morais, Bondoso, Clayton

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

Player to watch: Amine El Ouazzani

Amine El Ouazzani signed for Braga this summer from Guingamp in the second tier of French football. While the young Moroccan did okay in Ligue two, his numbers weren't exactly breathtaking so it shouldn't be a huge surprise that he hasn't hit the ground running at his new club.

El Ouazzani has shown flashes of what he is capable of so far but his best performance for his new club came in their most recent league fixture where he scored and provided an assist in Braga's 3-0 win over Nacional. How will he follow up that performance on Sunday?