FC Porto vs Rio Ave: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

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Sunday,20:30 GMT at Estádio Do Dragão

FC Porto are set to host Rio Ave at the iconic Estádio Do Dragão on Sunday,, and the home side will be looking to assert their dominance. The Dragons have been in impressive form of late and will be eager to extend their winning streak against a Rio Ave side that has struggled to find consistency.

Recent head-to-head results between the two sides suggest that FC Porto have had the upper hand,, with the home side winning three of the last five meetings and drawing two. Notably, their meeting in September saw FC Porto run out comfortable winners by a margin of three goals to nil.

Despite Rio Ave's inability to win against FC Porto in recent meetings, the visitors will be hoping to cause an upset. However they face a stern test as FC Porto have been free-scoring of late and have the potential to add more goals to their tally.

The bookmaker odds suggest that FC Porto are firm favourites to take the points and it is difficult to argue with this assessment given their recent form and home advantage. With a strong squad and a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players, it is likely that FC Porto will control the tempo of the game and dictate the outcome.

As we approach kick-off time on Sunday, it will be interesting to see how Rio Ave choose to approach this game given their lack of success against FC Porto in recent meetings. Will they try and sit deep and look to catch their opponents on the counter-attack or will they try and take the game to FC Porto and risk being blown away by the home side's potent attack? Whatever their strategy it promises to be an intriguing contest between two sides with different objectives and motivations.