Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Rio Ave and Casa Pia square off against each other at Estadio do Rio Ave in what is expected to be a close Primeira Liga game. Luis Freire’s troops have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Santa Clara on the road, losing to Benfica, while sharing the spoils with Portimonense. Os Rioavistas aim to retain their spot in top ten, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side.
Joca remains on the sidelines with a knee injury, but there are no other selection worries in the home team. Casa Pia, on the other hand, aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Vizela and Sporting CP. Since both sides should be happy with one point from Sunday’s encounter, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Leo Natal remains on the sidelines with a long-term injury (broken leg), while Felippe serves a one-game ban.
Highlighted Player (Patrick William):
Born in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, on June 3, 1997, Patrick William is a defender who plays for Famalicao in Primeira Liga. William began his senior career at Tupi, and he play for the likes of Ceara and Vila Nova as well before signing a five-year contract with Famalicao in 2019.
The Brazilian footballer made his debut in the Portuguese elite division on August 8, 2019, in a 2-0 win over Santa Clara. He scored his first goal for the Azuis e Brancos in a 1-0 win over Rio Ave on August 16, 2019, finding the net in the 66th minute of the match.
Patrick William’s preferred foot is right, and his primary position is a centre-back. The player who wears the number 97 shirt at Famalicao, has a contract with the club until June 2024. The Famalicao defender has yet to make his debut with the Brazil national team.