Rio Ave will be eager to get back on course in Primeira Liga after back-to-back 4-0 defeats to Sporting CP and Santa Clara. Os Rioavistas are clearly struggling defensively, conceding 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 matches and 2.40 per game at home. Rio Ave have also won none of their last five home fixtures, while scoring just 0.60 goals per game during that period. Changes to the starting XI are expected, with Amaral, Sellouki and Clemmensen all pushing for a place.
Estrela, meanwhile, arrive after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Famalicao and have been much more productive in front of goal. Os Tricolores average 1.40 goals across their last 10 matches, with that figure rising to 1.80 in their away games. Estrela have also seen BTTS land in 70% of their recent fixtures and an impressive 80% of their last 10 on the road. Emerson Pedro Vanga picked up a knock at the weekend, with Robinho likely to replace him.
Rio Ave concede 2.40 goals per home game and given Estrela's attacking potential, we believe that there is big value in betting on Over 2.5 goals. Additionally, BTTS and Estrela or Draw bets should be considered (better form).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Monday 14 September 2026 at 18:45.
What is our Rio Ave vs Estrela prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 2 - 2 Estrela
Rio Ave vs Estrela Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 105 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Chilohem Onuoha @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Chilohem Onuoha @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave +0.5 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rio Ave to Win @ -111 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rio Ave - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldldllwll | 0.60 |
| Home | ddlll | 0.40 |
| Away | ldlwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.00 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.07 | 1.38 | 0.76 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.63 | 1.73 |
Estrela Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllddddwdw | 1.10 |
| Home | ldddw | 1.20 |
| Away | llddw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.80 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.53 | 1.42 |
Rio Ave vs Estrela Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (63%)
8 Matches
Estrela (13%)
Rio Ave vs Estrela Past Results
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