Rio Ave vs Arouca Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Rio Ave Look the Value Pick
There’s a strong case for backing Rio Ave against Arouca and we’ll back them at -0.25 at 2.02 on the Asian Handicap. This means a return if the home team win and half our stake back if they draw.
1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle
Rio Ave were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Estadio do Dragao, FC Porto claimed a 2-0 win. They had just 28% possession and didn’t record a single shot on target.
Arouca secured a 1-0 home win over Nacional at Municipal de Arouca in their previous game. They had 50% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Henrique Araujo was the only player to find the net.
Estadio dos Arcos played host to the last head-to-head between Rio Ave and Arouca. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. The past 6 games between the teams have seen two draws occur. There have also been two wins each for the sides.
Primeira Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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11 | ![]() |
34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 39:55 | 38 |
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34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 49 | -14 | 35:49 | 38 |
3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Rio Ave have had 42.2% possession, 368.5 passes and 2.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 16.4 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 8.7 corners.
Joca leads the way with 3 goals, Abdul-Aziz Yakubu has 2, with Patrick and two others on 1. The leading assistors are Joao Teixeira and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu with 2, while goalie Jhonatan has recorded 2 clean sheets.
Arouca – Last 10 League GamesArouca have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.4% possession, 483.4 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.
Rafa Mujica has landed 4 goals, Cristo Gonzalez 3, with Henrique Araujo and two others scoring 1. Cristo Gonzalez has clocked up 3 assists, with Ignacio De Arruabarrena and Nico Mantl collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Rio Ave confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jhonatan (GK), Jonathan Panzo, Aderllan Santos, Renato Pantalon, Marios Vrousai, Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi, Joao Novais, Omar Richards, Tiago Morais, Clayton, Ole Pohlmann.
Arouca confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nico Mantl (GK), Tiago Esgaio, Matias Rocha, Chico Lamba, Weverson, Taichi Fukui, David Simao, Jason, Cristo Gonzalez, Morlaye Sylla, Henrique Araujo.
Expert Primeira Liga Analysis
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Key Rio Ave vs Arouca league stats:
Rio Ave vs Arouca Prediction
There’s some insurance when it comes to wagering Rio Ave -0.25 for this Primeira Liga match. At odds of 2.02, we also get a nice payout if they win and there’s every chance that this happens.
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Rio Ave -0.25 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
Our Pick
Rio Ave Asian Hcp -0.25 @ 2.02
Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Rio Ave to win 2-1. The odds of 9.50 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
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Rio Ave vs Arouca Odds
Rio Ave are the 2.35 favourites and that means a 43% chance of winning this Primeira Liga match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Arouca are the 3.10 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market.
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Team Stats
Rio Ave League Stats
Arouca League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 8.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 42.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 59.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Rio Ave vs Arouca team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ve got details of the Primeira Liga squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Rio Ave vs Arouca Lineups
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Arouca Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Arouca Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave Substitutes
- 1Cezary Miszta
- 8Vitor Gomes
- 14Karem Zoabi
- 16Brandon Aguilera
- 19Kiko Bondoso
- 20Joao Tome
- 21Joao Graca
- 27Tobias Medina
- 77Fabio Ronaldo
Arouca Substitutes
- 1Joao Valido
- 7Ivo Rodrigues
- 9Vladislav Morozov
- 11Miguel Puche
- 19Alfonso Trezza
- 22Pablo Gozalbez
- 27Amadou Dante
- 78Alex Pinto
- 89Pedro Santos
Previous Rio Ave Lineups
Previous Arouca Lineups
Primeira Liga Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sporting | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 88:27 | 82 |
2 | Benfica | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 84:28 | 80 |
3 | Porto | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 65:30 | 71 |
4 | Braga | 34 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 55:30 | 66 |
5 | Santa Clara | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 36:32 | 57 |
6 | Vitória | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 47:37 | 54 |
7 | Famalicão | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 44:39 | 47 |
8 | Estoril | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 48:53 | 46 |
9 | Casa Pia | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 39:44 | 45 |
10 | Moreirense | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42:50 | 40 |
11 | Rio Ave | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 39:55 | 38 |
12 | Arouca | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 35:49 | 38 |
13 | Gil Vicente | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34:47 | 34 |
14 | Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 32:50 | 34 |
15 | Estrela | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 24:50 | 29 |
16 | AVS | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 25:60 | 27 |
17 | Farense | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 25:46 | 27 |
18 | Boavista | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 24:59 | 24 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Benfica | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 52:12 | 44 |
2 | Sporting | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 40:13 | 44 |
3 | Porto | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 39:11 | 42 |
4 | Braga | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 33:19 | 32 |
5 | Vitória | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29:19 | 32 |
6 | Santa Clara | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 18:14 | 32 |
7 | Famalicão | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20:12 | 28 |
8 | Casa Pia | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22:19 | 28 |
9 | Rio Ave | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 25:24 | 26 |
10 | Moreirense | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 22:21 | 26 |
11 | Estoril | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23:23 | 25 |
12 | Nacional | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23:27 | 24 |
13 | Arouca | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16:19 | 21 |
14 | Gil Vicente | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18:19 | 20 |
15 | Estrela | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 18:24 | 19 |
16 | AVS | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13:26 | 15 |
17 | Farense | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10:24 | 11 |
18 | Boavista | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8:31 | 6 |
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