FC Arouca and Rio Ave FC face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio Municipal de Arouca on Saturday, 23/08/2025, at 20:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

FC Arouca and Rio Ave FC are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: FC Arouca to win

Based on our evaluations, FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives FC Arouca the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking FC Arouca to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a FC Arouca win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

FC Arouca preview

FC Arouca comes into the match having played 2 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

FC Arouca's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offense system of FC Arouca is led by Alfonso Trezza as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Taichi Fukui, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 3.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 3.5.

Rio Ave FC preview

On the other hand, Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 1 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.

Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 1 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Rio Ave FC is led by Clayton as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, André Luiz Inácio da Silva, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 1 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC 

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Home Team

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FC Arouca

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W W

1.5

Home W W

3

Away L L

0

Away Team

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Rio Ave FC

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D

1

Home D D

1

Away

0

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