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.
What is our Rio Ave vs AFS prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 2 - 0 AFS
Rio Ave vs AFS Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Marc Gual @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Marc Gual @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +1 @ -600 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rio Ave to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rio Ave to Win/Rio Ave to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rio Ave - Yes @ 125 Odds
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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%)
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