What is our Rio Ave vs AFS prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 2 - 0 AFS
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Rio Ave head into this match in positive spirits after a 2-0 win over Santa Clara, with their form improving to 1.30 points per game over the last 10 matches. As AFS have little to play for in the season finale, we predict a 2-0 home win. Os Rioavistas have been notably stronger away from home (1.80 PPG), but their home form remains less convincing at 0.80 PPG. Rio Ave average 2.20 total goals per game and keep things relatively balanced defensively, conceding 1.30 per match, with a full squad available for this fixture.
AFS are already relegated and arrive in poor shape, collecting just 0.70 points per game and winning only 10% of their matches this season. Their away form is especially weak, with no wins and just 0.50 goals scored per game, while conceding 2.00 on average. To make matters worse, forward Tunde Akinsola is likely to miss out through injury, further reducing their attacking threat.
Given Rio Ave's fine form, home advantage, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Under 3.5 goals and Rio Ave to Win to Nil. (AFS struggle to score, which limits overall match ceiling despite defensive issues).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 20:45.
- Competition
- Portugal Primeira Liga
- Kick-off
- Fri 17 Apr, 20:45UK time
Rio Ave vs AFS Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreRio Ave 2-0 AFS | 700 | |
| Double Chance12 | -400 | |
| Draw No BetRio Ave | -400 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeRio Ave / Rio Ave | 162 | |
| Asian HandicapRio Ave -0.5 | -154 | |
| European HandicapRio Ave +1 | -600 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreNo | -111 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | -350 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsUnder 2.5 Goals | -118 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsUnder 3.5 Goals | -300 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | -900 | |
| Clean SheetRio Ave: Yes | 125 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerMarc Gual | 125 | |
| First GoalscorerMarc Gual | 400 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 160 |
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllldwwwlw | 1.30 |
| Home | lldwl | 0.80 |
| Away | llwww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.63 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.35 | 1.51 |
AFS Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlddldld | 0.70 |
| Home | wdld | 1.25 |
| Away | lllddl | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.34 | 0.97 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.85 | 1.51 | 2.07 |
Rio Ave vs AFS Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (33%)
3 Matches
AFS (33%)





