Main prediction: Estrela Amadora to win in regular time

Alternative tip: Estrela Amadora to score at least one goal

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 14/09 (Monday), Rio Ave FC host Estrela Amadora at Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave), at 18:45. Another chapter of a clash that the Liga Portugal always reserves as an attraction.

Rio Ave FC have accumulated 0.6 points per match in the league. Meanwhile, Estrela Amadora have 1.8 points per match. Estrela Amadora have a 36.36% chance of winning according to the betting sites.

See on APWin the probable line-ups, where to watch and also the prediction for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga.

Prediction for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

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Overview Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

Estrela Amadora are favourites, with a 36.36% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Club Football Estrela da Amadora win are at 2.75 and a draw at 7.

In the Portuguese League, Rio Ave FC have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 11 conceded. The top scorer is Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Estrela Amadora have 2 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 11 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. Leandro Antonetti is the top scorer with 4 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Rio Ave FC and Estrela Amadora

In 8 clashes, Rio Ave FC have the advantage over Estrela Amadora: 5 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 15/03/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Rio Ave FC won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.

Rio Ave FC: current form

Rio Ave FC are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Portuguese League 2026/27:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.6 point(s) per match

2 goals scored (0.4 per match)

Top scorer: Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa (1 goal(s))

Estrela Amadora: current form

On the other side, Estrela Amadora also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the Liga Portugal:

2 win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.8 point(s) per match

11 goals scored (2.2 per match)

Top scorer: Leandro Antonetti (4 goal(s))

Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora key players

In the Liga Portugal, Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa carries Rio Ave Futebol Clube's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Clayton has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Leandro Antonetti is the name that frightens the most for The Tricolors with 4 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.

In terms of playmaking, Eddy Doué leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Jovane Cabral has accumulated 7 goal(s).

Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora statistics in the Liga Portugal

Rio Ave FC have an average of 8.6 corners and 1.6 cards per match. Meanwhile, Estrela Amadora have 8.4 corners and 2.4 cards. See the numbers for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora in the table below.

Home Team

Rio Ave FC Team Logo

Rio Ave FC

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L L

0.6

Home L L L D D

0.4

Away L W L D L

0.8

Away Team

Estrela Amadora Team Logo

Estrela Amadora

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D D

1.8

Home W D D D L

1.2

Away W D D L L

1

More tips for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora in the Liga Portugal:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Rio Ave FC and Estrela Amadora, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Estrela Amadora has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Correct score prediction for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

Estrela Amadora are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Rio Ave FC 0-1 Estrela Amadora. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

Check out where to watch the live match between Estrela Amadora and Rio Ave FC:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Rio Ave FC and Estrela Amadora

The line-ups for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Rio Ave Futebol Clube line-up

  • 5

    Andreas Ndoj

    Defender

  • 7

    Diogo Oliveira

    Forward

  • 9

    Tamble Monteiro

    Forward

  • 11

    Jalen Blesa

    Forward

  • 17

    Marios Vrousai

    Defender

  • 23

    Francisco Petrasso

    Defender

  • 39

    Gustavo Conceição

    Defender

  • 44

    Tamás Nikitscher

    Midfielder

  • 54

    Georgios Liavas

    Midfielder

  • 77

    Dario Špikić

    Forward

  • 99

    Ennio Gouw

    Goalkeeper

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Club Football Estrela da Amadora line-up

  • 5

    Stefan Leković

    Defender

  • 10

    Ianis Stoica

    Forward

  • 14

    Lovro Zvonarek

    Midfielder

  • 21

    Max Scholze

    Defender

  • 24

    Leonardo Linck

    Goalkeeper

  • 30

    Luan Patrick Wiedthauper

    Defender

  • 37

    Leandro Antonetti

    Forward

  • 39

    Eddy Doué

    Midfielder

  • 55

    Luís Alves

    Defender

  • 78

    Santiago Ferreira Serra

    Midfielder

  • 99

    Abraham Marcus

    Forward

The Estrela Amadora starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

Match: Rio Ave FC vs Estrela Amadora

Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27

Date: 14/09/2026

Time: 18:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 11 September 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 11 September 2026, at 20:10
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.