Rio Ave vs Porto Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs Porto

Rio Ave host Porto in this Portuguese Primeira Liga game at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 03:15 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bet on Rio Ave to Run Their Opponents Close

We’ve going to back Rio Ave +1.25 when they line up against Porto. You can get Asian Handicap odds of 1.92 and our stake is split between +1 and +1.5 when it comes to the underdogs.

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2-2 Draw in Last H2H

Rio Ave suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas against Moreirense. The Big River had 46% possession and four shots on target, with Andre Luiz registering the goal.

Porto beat Nacional in their previous game, making it five consecutive wins. It was a 1-0 home triumph at Estadio do Dragao. Francesco Farioli's side enjoyed 69% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Samuel Aghehowa firing the winner in the 31st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Porto have not lost any of the past five games against Rio Ave, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Estadio dos Arcos. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Porto victories, three draws and one Rio Ave win.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Porto	6	6	0	0	15	1	14	15:1	18
16	Rio Ave	5	0	3	2	7	12	-5	7:12	3

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Rio Ave have 2 wins, 2 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 10.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Vila do Conde side have averaged 48.1% possession, 352.0 passes and 3.7 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.3 corners from 12.5 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Clayton has found the net 6 times, with Demir Tiknaz and Andre Luiz scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Andre Luiz has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Cezary Miszta has 2 clean sheets.

Porto have 9 victories and 1 defeat, with an average of 13.6 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. Francesco Farioli's team average 59.5% possession, 490.4 passes, 5.7 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Samuel Aghehowa got 6 goals, Rodrigo Mora notched 4, while William Gomes and two other players scored 2. Alberto Costa is top assists provider with 4, while Diogo Costa has kept 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Jakub Brabec, Nelson Abbey, Marios Vrousai, Giorgos Liavas, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre Luiz, Clayton, Dario Spikic.

Porto confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Pablo Rosario, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Francisco Moura, Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, Gabriel Veiga, Pepe, Samuel Aghehowa, Borja Sainz.

Rio Ave vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rio Ave vs Porto tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for siding with Rio Ave +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the odds of 1.92 for this Primeira Liga game in the hope that the home team can keep the scoreline close.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Primeira Liga verdict is reached.

Key Rio Ave vs Porto league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 16 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Porto in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 7 of their last 10 games against Porto.

Rio Ave +1.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 1 - 1 Porto

There are odds of 7.50 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Rio Ave Over 2.5 Corners

Rio Ave have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past five home games, while Porto have yielded a corner average of 3.70 in their previous ten matches. We think it’s possible that Rio Ave will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of 1.63 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rio Ave

Total

9.00 3.70 5.30

Home

9.70 4.30 5.40

Away

8.00 2.70 5.30

Porto

Total

9.40 5.70 3.70

Home

9.70 5.20 4.50

Away

7.80 4.60 3.20

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Rio Ave vs Porto Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Porto Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

Porto have been chalked up as the convincing 1.28 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 78% probability of winning. Rio Ave are the outsiders at 9.00 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Porto at 1.74 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Rio Ave at 7.50. The draw is the third option at 2.70.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.68.

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Samu Omorodion Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find Samu Omorodion at 2.65 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get 1.54 that he finds the net at anytime.

Rio Ave Struggling to Avoid Home Draws

Rio Ave haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Estadio dos Arcos. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men have racked up five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Porto have clocked up three straight away wins. The Dragons have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

The last meeting at Estadio dos Arcos saw Rio Ave and Porto draw 2-2. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at Estadio dos Arcos, we have seen three Porto triumphs, one Rio Ave win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rio Ave Home Stats		2-5-3	3.00	1.30	1.70	6	4	8	2
Porto Away Stats		7-1-2	2.20	1.40	0.80	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Rio Ave vs Porto Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Rio Ave vs Porto team news before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups plus current injury reports.

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