Rio Ave come into this clash with renewed confidence after a 2–1 away win over Estoril, though their overall form (LLLLLLDWWW) still reflects inconsistency. Os Rioavistas struggle offensively, scoring just 0.60 goals per game and failing to score in 60% of matches. However, their expected goals (1.36 at home) suggest they create more than they convert, offering some optimism.
Alverca arrive after a heavy 4–1 defeat to Sporting CP and are dealing with multiple absentees, including Abdulai and Mendes, while Chissumba remains doubtful. Their form (WLDLDDDDDL) shows they are hard to beat at times but lack cutting edge, especially away where they are winless and concede 2.20 goals per match. Notably, 80% of their games see both teams score, highlighting defensive weaknesses.
Given Rio Ave's slight edge at home against an injury-hit, winless away side, Home Win should be considered, alongside Both Teams to Score, and Over 2.5 goals total (Alverca concede heavily away, which can push the total higher).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Rio Ave vs Alverca prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 2 - 1 Alverca
Rio Ave vs Alverca Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 107 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Felipe Lima @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Felipe Lima @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave +0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +1 @ -188 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: 1X @ -188 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rio Ave to Win @ 100 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rio Ave to Win/Rio Ave to Win @ 375 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Alverca - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllllldwww | 1.00 |
| Home | llldw | 0.80 |
| Away | lllww | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.36 | 1.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.56 | 1.51 |
Alverca Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldldddddl | 0.90 |
| Home | wdddl | 1.20 |
| Away | llddd | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.40 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.31 | 2.04 |
Rio Ave vs Alverca Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (33%)
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Alverca (0%)
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