Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Rio Ave and Farense face each other at Estadio do Rio Ave in what is expected to be a close Primeira Liga game. The hosts aim to put an end to their four-game losing run in all competitions, but their performance in the Taca de Portugal loss to Torreense is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Farense. All Rodrigues Guga, Joca, and Emmanuel Boateng miss out with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
Os Leoes de Faro, on the other hand, suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to Vilaverdense in the Portuguese Cup. Since both sides are eager to get back on course this weekend, we are tempted to put our money on both teams to score. Farense defender Goncalo Silva is back from suspension, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Vila do Conde.
Highlighted Team (Rio Ave):
Nicknamed Rio Grande, Rio Ave are a Portuguese club that compete in Primeira Liga. Rio Ave were founded back in 1939 and they welcome their rivals at Estadio dos Arcos, the stadium which can hold up to 12,815 people.
The team’s home shirt is green with white stripes, whilst the colour of their shorts is green. Rio Ave wear white shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. The club’s biggest success came in the 2014/2015 season when they represented Portugal in the Europa League group stages. Rio Ave finished the process in the last position in Group J, but they did well to record their first ever win in the competition, with the team beating Danish club Aalborg 2-0 at their Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
Former Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao is considered one of the club’s most notable footballers. Manchester City first-choice goalkeeper Ederson played for Rio Ave in the past as well.