Rio Ave will be aiming to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Gil Vicente when they welcome Porto. The hosts have been inconsistent recently, winning just three of their last 10 matches, while their home record is even less convincing, with only one victory across their last five games at home. Rio Ave have also conceded 1.8 goals per game in those five home matches, highlighting their defensive concerns. Ryan Guilherme is sidelined through injury, while midfielder Andreas Ntoi is suspended for this encounter.
Porto, meanwhile, made a positive start to their title defence by beating Alverca 2-0. The Dragons have won seven of their last 10 matches and have kept six clean sheets during that run, underlining their defensive strength. Andre Silva is doubtful after picking up a knock in the opening game, but Porto's considerable squad depth means his absence should not cause major problems. The visitors also have a dominant H2H record, winning 26 of the last 33 meetings with Rio Ave.
As Porto have won 26 of their last 33 H2H meetings and arrive in considerably better form, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Porto's last 10 games have averaged just 1.9 goals, and six of their last seven victories came without conceding).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 20:30.
What is our Rio Ave vs Porto prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 0 - 2 Porto
Rio Ave vs Porto Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Duarte Cunha @ -150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Duarte Cunha @ 250 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave +2.5 @ -385 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +3 @ -400 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Porto to Win @ -900 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FC Porto to Win/FC Porto to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Porto - Yes @ -111 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwdldldl | 1.20 |
| Home | wlddl | 1.00 |
| Away | wwldl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.80 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.53 | 1.55 |
Porto Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwlwdwww | 2.30 |
| Home | wdwwdwww | 2.50 |
| Away | wl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.50 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.66 | 1.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.99 | 0.94 | 1.14 |
Rio Ave vs Porto Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (3%)
33 Matches
Porto (79%)
Rio Ave vs Porto Past Results
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