Arouca - Rio Ave predictions

Arouca might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Rio Ave are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

At 3.77 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Rio Ave are well aware of it themselves.

Arouca’s previous Primeira Liga match did not go their way, but not even the most stubborn fans would have predicted a different result against a team as strong as Sporting CP . They played as visitors, and the top online bookmakers priced an away win at 15.36. They never recovered from some early concessions, and the score was brought to a conclusive 6:0 result before the end.

Rio Ave home supporters faced disappointment in the previous round as their team dropped the lead they secured in the game’s first half. Primeira Liga betting odds placed the two sides at more or less equal footing, so the victory would have been a valuable one.

Arouca’s recent performances have raised some questions about their defence. They conceded 7 goals throughout their latest three Primeira Liga matches and betting on Over 4.5 seems like a reasonable option.

With zero injuries reported across the board, this is shaping up to be an exciting outing indeed. Both teams will have their complete squads at their disposal, so we can fully expect them to bring their A-game.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.44 with Pncl, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.