Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Rio Ave
Match Time & Date:
04/05/2024
16:30
Prediction: 1-1
Guimaraes
Rio Ave and Vitoria Guimaraes square off against each other at Estadio do Rio Ave in what is expected to be a close Primeira Liga encounter. Os Rioavistas have drawn each of their last three league matches, with the team remaining in the danger zone. Luis Freire’s men are four points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the visit of Guimaraes, meaning that they should be happy with one point from Saturday’s encounter.
Josue Sa should be the only absentee in the home team. Os Vimaranenses aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Boavista, but beating Rio Ave on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that punters from all around the world can find value in betting on draw. Joao Mendes misses out with an ankle injury, while forward Nelson Oliveira is back from suspension.
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.
