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

Rio Ave vs FC Porto Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Friday 19th September | Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube | Liga Portugal | 20:15 GMT

As we approach the weekend, we prepare for Rio Ave to face off against FC Porto on Friday night.

The pair have had very juxtaposing starts to the new campaign, as the visitors currently occupy top spot in the Liga Portugal. Meanwhile, Rio Ave struggle near the bottom.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score offers good value @ 1.90.

Rio Ave vs Porto Predicted Lineups

Rio Ave Predicted XI: Mizta, Abbey, Panzo, Petrasso, Athanasiou, Pohlmann, Liavas, Vrousai, Spikic, Clayton, Luiz

Rio Ave have two players sidelined with injuries ahead of his game. This includes both Alfonso Pastor and Theofanis Bakoulas.

Porto Predicted XI: Costa, Moura, Kiwior, Bednarek, Rosario, Mora, Varela, Froholdt, Sainz, Aghehowa, Pepe

Porto have an even more extensive injury list, with five players out. This includes Luuk de Jong, Nehuén Pérez, William Gomes, Alberto Costa and Martim Fernandes.

Rio Ave and Porto Current Form and Standings

Rio Ave have had a very disappointing start to the campaign. They currently sit 15th in the Liga Portugal, without a single win. They have picked up just three points so far, after draws against Braga, Arouca and Nacional. However, in the meantime, they have been defeated by Moreirense in their last match. Whilst they are not necessary in the relegation zone just yet, it is only their goal difference keeping them afloat. However, one thing in their favour is that they still have a game in hand over the majority of other teams in the league.

Porto have started their season impeccably. The Dragons currently top the Liga Portugal table after five games, having won all five of them. This puts them on 15 points, three points clear of Sporting CP in second. So far, they have beaten Vitoria, Gil Vicente, Casa Pia AC, Sporting and Nacional. The Sporting game in particular was huge for Porto, as their 2-1 victory now extends their lead in top spot to good extent, after just a handful of games.

Rio Ave vs Porto Head-to-Head Timeline

As expected, it is Porto who usually dominate this fixture. Despite a few draws in between, Rio Ave have not beaten Porto in their last five attempts - spanning back to August 2022.

Recent Head-to-Head Timeline:

• Rio Ave 2-2 Porto, 03/02/25 (Liga Portugal)
• Porto 2-0 Rio Ave, 24/08/24 (Liga Portugal)
• Porto 0-0 Rio Ave, 03/02/24 (Liga Portugal)
• Rio Ave 1-2 Porto, 28/08/23 (Liga Portugal)
• Porto 1-0 Rio Ave, 18/02/23 (Liga Portugal)

Rio Ave vs Porto Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Porto Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Rio Ave vs Porto Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.90 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Rio Ave vs Porto: Key Players to Watch

Clayton (Rio Ave) - The striker has been on fire so far this season, after already netting five goals and assisting one from his opening four matches. It doesn’t come as a surprise though, as the 26-year-old hit 21 goal contributions for Rio Ave last term.

Borja Sainz (Porto) - The winger has made a brilliant entrance to his new club, after leaving Norwich City in the summer. He has already scored twice and assisted once for Porto in five games.

Rio Ave vs Porto Match Facts

• Referee: Anzhony Rodrigues
• Broadcast Details: N/A
• Stadium Information: The Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila de Conde, Portugal, was opened in 1985 and can hold up to 5,300 people on a match day.