Three points will be up for grabs as Rio Ave and Porto lock horns at Estadio Dos Arcos on Monday, 3 February 2025. View our free Rio Ave vs Porto predictions below.
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Rio Ave vs Porto predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Porto's last six matches.
- Three of the last four clashes between these teams went below the 2.5-goal line.
- At least one team blanked in eight of Porto's last 10 games.
- Porto are unbeaten in their last four encounters with Rio Ave (W3, D1).
Correct score prediction: Rio Ave 0-1 Porto
Porto have no losses in the last four meetings between these teams, with three wins and a draw. Given that they kept three clean sheets in those encounters, we are backing the visitors to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto are clear favourites
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Porto's five-match winless streak ended with a 1-0 win at Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League last week. Despite their recent struggles, they have been one of the best teams in the Portuguese top flight, winning 13 of 19 league matches.
On the other hand, Rio Ave have had some decent results in recent weeks, with a 3-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their last five games.
As it stands, Rio Ave are 11th in the Primeira Liga, while Porto are third.
Ahead of this fixture, Porto are the expected winners at 4/9 (1.44). Teams with these odds usually have a 69.2% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that at least one team failed to score in eight of Porto's last 10 matches. Considering Porto did not concede in three of their last four skirmishes with Rio Ave, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
While Porto suffered four defeats in their last six matches across all competitions, they have an excellent track record against Rio Ave, having lost only once in the last 40 clashes between these sides.
Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24
FC Porto
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/02/24
FC Porto
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/08/23
Rio Ave
FC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/02/23
FC Porto
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/08/22
Rio Ave
FC Porto
Rio Ave preview: No injury concerns
Rio Ave will welcome Porto to their home turf with a fully-fit squad available at their disposal.
Predicted lineup: Miszta (GK), Richards, Ndoj, Petrasso, Vrousai, Aguilera, Tiknaz, Pohlmann, Morais, Clayton & Bondoso.
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
Porto preview: Eyeing back-to-back away wins for the first time since October
Porto can look forward to registering back-to-back wins for the first time this year, but they will have to do without the injured duo of Marko Grujic and Ivan Marcano, who have both been sidelined for quite some time.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Otavio, Eustaquio, Djalo, Moura, Gonzalez, Varela, Mario, Vieira, Aghehowa & Pepe.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
W
Boavista
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/05/25
W
Moreirense
1
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Estrela
2
FC Porto
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Famalicao
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Casa Pia
0
FC Porto
1
Player to watch: Samu Aghehowa
Samu Aghehowa should be back in action after serving a one-game suspension due to a red card. The former Atletico Madrid forward is Porto's top scorer with 13 goals in 15 league assignments this season. He will fancy his chances against Rio Ave.