Estoril vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips | 22/03/2026

Estoril vs Rio Ave Prediction and Betting Tips | 22 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

19 March 2026 • 10:19 UTC • 1 min read

Estoril vs Rio Ave Prediction and Betting Tips 22 March 2026

Estoril welcome Rio Ave in a matchup between two sides moving in different directions. As Os Rioavistas continue to struggle on the travels, we predict a 2-1 home win. Os Canarinhos have taken 17 points from their last 10 matches (1.70 PPG) and come into this clash after a narrow 1-0 win over Nacional. Their attacking numbers remain solid, averaging 2.00 goals scored per game across their recent run and producing 1.46 xG at home. Consistency at home has also been a strength, with Estoril unbeaten in their last four on their own turf (W2, D2).

Rio Ave, meanwhile, remain unpredictable. Despite beating Estrela 2-1, they have collected only 1.00 PPG in their last 10, and their away form is particularly concerning: 0.25 goals scored per away game and a 75% failed-to-score rate during that stretch. Defensively, Os Rioavistas concede 2.00 goals on average away from home, which could be costly against an Estoril team that regularly finds spaces in the final third.

H2H trends also lean toward goals, with 57% of their last 21 meetings finishing Over 2.5. Given Estoril's stronger form and better home numbers, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 and 2.5 goals.

This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 15:30.

What is our Estoril vs Rio Ave prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Estoril 2 - 1 Rio Ave

Estoril vs Rio Ave Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Fabrico Andrade @ -125 Odds
First Goalscorer: Fabrico Andrade @ 300 Odds
Asian Handicap: Estoril -0.5 @ -134 Odds
European Handicap: Rio Ave +2 @ -275 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
Draw No Bet: Estoril to Win @ -334 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Estoril to Win/Estoril to Win @ 175 Odds
Clean Sheet: Estoril - No @ -250 Odds

Where Can You Place Bets on Estoril vs Rio Ave?

You can place your bets on Estoril vs Rio Ave at the following bookmakers:

18+. GambleAware.org. New GB customers only. Min £10 debit card deposit. Place a £10+ bet at Evens or greater (2.0) each leg on Sports within 7 days. Opt in for £20 in free bets. Valid for 7 days. Geographical restrictions and T&C’s apply. #Ad / GambleAware.org / 18+

View Offer

Best 🏆

Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required. #Ad / GambleAware.org / 18+

View Offer

18+. New customers using Promo code TOP30 only, Min £10/€10/$10 stake, min odds 1.5, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15/$15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is settled, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. See full terms below. Play responsibly. Gamblingtherapy.org #Ad / GambleAware.org / 18+

View Offer

18+ New UK+ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4 x £/€5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. #Ad / GambleAware.org / 18+

View Offer

18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4x £/€5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. #Ad / GambleAware.org / 18+

View Offer

Estoril Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwwwdlwldw	1.70
Home	wdwd	2.00
Away	lwwllw	1.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	3.60	3.50	3.67
Scored	2.00	2.25	1.83
Conceded	1.60	1.25	1.83
BTTS	50%	75%	33%
Clean Sheets	30%	25%	33%
Failed to Score	30%	25%	33%
Expected Goals	1.34	1.46	1.26
Expected Goals Against	1.34	1.15	1.47

Rio Ave Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlllllldww	1.00
Home	wllldw	1.17
Away	lllw	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	33%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.50	2.25
Scored	0.70	1.00	0.25
Conceded	1.70	1.50	2.00
BTTS	30%	50%	0%
Clean Sheets	20%	17%	25%
Failed to Score	60%	50%	75%
Expected Goals	1.21	1.41	0.93
Expected Goals Against	1.55	1.56	1.53