Rio Ave FC and AVS face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave) on Friday, 17/04/2026, at 20:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Rio Ave Futebol Clube vs AVS Futebol SAD, based on a 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 Rio Ave FC vs AVS
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Os Rioavistas preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 29 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses.
Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offence system of Rio Ave FC is led by Clayton as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Clayton, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.66 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 51 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.7.
Aves preview
On the other hand, AVS comes into the match having played 29 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 9 draws, and 19 losses, with an average of 0.41 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 10 draws, and 20 losses.
AVS's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 0.66 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.88.
The offence system of AVS is led by Ânderson Miguel da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 62 goals with an average of 2.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 65 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.97.
Head to head: Rio Ave FC vs AVS
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Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 21% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 1 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.64 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 14% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 43% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.25 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.69 | 1.81 |
AVS
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L D W L |
1 |
| Away | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 3% | 7% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.4 | 3.21 |
| Scored | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 1.67 | 2.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 40% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 59% | 53% | 64% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 20% | 7% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.24 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.56 | 1.77 |
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