Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
After surviving Alverca in the Taca de Portugal last 32, Rio Ave will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Moreirense in the Primeira Liga round 12. Os Rioavistas have yet to suffer a loss at home this term, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Morocco midfielder Amine is banned for the match, while both Panzo and Petrasso continue to miss out with injuries.
Os verdes e brancos, on the other hand, did well to shock Porto in the Portuguese Cup, but seeing that Rio Ave are tough to beat at home, there is a big value in betting on draw. You should bear in mind that the two sides played out a goalless draw at Estadio do Rio Ave in their last meeting in the Portuguese top flight. Midfielder Guilherme Liberato remains on the sidelines with injury for the away team.
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.