Rio Ave will take on Estoril in the Primeira Liga on Saturday, 21 September with both teams in need of the points after slow starts to the season.
Rio Ave currently find themselves in 12th position on six points following two wins and three defeats while Estoril are two places lower on five points after one win and two draws.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Rio Ave vs Estoril prediction below.
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Rio Ave vs Estoril prediction: Hosts to scrap over the line
Key Stats
- Rio Ave have won both of their other home matches in the Primeira Liga this season.
- Estoril haven't won either of their two away matches this season and are yet to score a goal on the road.
- Eight of the ten matches that these two clubs have played this season have produced fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Rio Ave 1-0 Estoril
Estoril's record on the road so far this season leaves a lot to be desired and the fact they haven't scored a goal yet away from home bodes well for Rio Ave. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in both of their wins this season with both matches finishing 1-0. We are backing them to make it a hat-trick of 1-0 home wins this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
This is a tough match to call with both teams struggling for goals so far this season but the bookies are leaning towards Rio Ave due to their home advantage. Ladbrokes have given Rio Ave a 50% chance of winning on Saturday while Estoril have been given a 25.6% chance of coming out on top. The draw, which wouldn't be a surprising result, has been given a 30.8% chance of happening.
Check out today's betting tips page for more predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Nothing to split them.
The two clubs have started competing regularly against each other since 2022 when Rio Ave secured promotion to the Primeira Liga. In the four league meetings since their promotion, two have ended in draws and both teams have tasted victory once.
Estoril's last away win against Rio Ave came in the cup back in 2021 when they ran out as 2-1 winners in the round of 16.
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/01/24
Rio Ave
Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga 20/08/23
Estoril
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/02/23
Rio Ave
Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/08/22
Estoril
Rio Ave
Portugal Cup 12/01/21
Rio Ave
Estoril
Rio Ave preview: A return to home comforts
Rio Ave's away form continues to disappoint following their 1-0 defeat to AVS last weekend but they are a different animal at home and they will be keen to show that on Saturday. If they start to struggle at home, then a relegation battle could well be on the cards this season.
Predicted lineup: Jhonatan (GK), Vrousai, Santos, Panzo, Pantalon, Richards, Amine, Novais, 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
Estoril preview: Where are the goals coming from?
If Estoril didn't have a sturdy defence then they would be one of the favourites to go down because, at present, they look like a team who don't know how to create chances or score goals. They've failed to score in three of their first five games and given Rio Ave's defensive strength, that could easily be four out of their first six by the end of the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Robles (GK), Carvalho, Boma, Alvaro, Amaral, Zanocelo, Xeka, Da Silva, Carvalho, Andrade, Costa
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/09/24
L
Sporting
3
Estoril
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 21/09/24
D
Rio Ave
2
Estoril
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/09/24
W
Nacional
0
Estoril
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/08/24
D
Boavista
0
Estoril
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/08/24
D
Gil Vicente
0
Estoril
0
Player to watch: Jhonatan
Rio Ave's goalkeeper, Jhonatan, has had an impressive start to the season particularly at home. The Brazilian has kept a clean sheet in both of his side's home league matches this season and will be seeking a third on Saturday. He has shown his skills in away matches too, making ten saves against Porto, keeping the score a respectable one for Rio Ave.
