Arouca - Rio Ave predictions

Arouca should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Rio Ave can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

The visitors would need to pull off quite a stunt in order to come out victorious. They are severely outmatched in this outing – the 4.05 away win odds alone should speak volumes.

The last time we saw Arouca in a Primeira Liga match, they surprised just about everyone with a shocking 1:2 away win against Nacional . Arouca entered the pitch as clear underdogs, but they secured a lead in the first half and kept at it until the end.

The betting odds on Rio Ave winning their previous match were impossibly high at around 7.54. However, they managed to pull ahead of Porto in the first half and end the game with a 2:2 draw.

Considering their recent record, we can expect the home team to score highly in this match. They recorded 5 goals over their latest 3 away games, so we can expect a solid performance when they have home-field advantage.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Primeira Liga engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

Though a home win is priced at 2.00, the hosts lost their most recent game against Rio Ave. The two teams played earlier in the season, though Arouca were the visitors and the goal difference was quite narrow.

On Monday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 2.15, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.