Rio Ave - Arouca predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, Rio Ave will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to Arouca.

The visitors understand the difficulty of the task at hand. To beat Rio Ave on their own turf would be a major feat, and it is always a tough challenge.

A Estrela Amadora draw will be a positive sign for Rio Ave ahead of their Friday Primeira Liga fixture. An HT/FT draw is not something to moan about, especially when we remember the odds for such a result were pretty strong (ODDS_DRAW_LAST_ROUND).

There’s not a lot that can be said about Arouca’s previous performance because the whole affair was rather predictable. An early lead allowed them to stroll their way to a comfortable 2:1 home win against Boavista.

Rio Ave’s form is fairly strong when it comes to offense – they netted 6 goals in the last three away games.

The visiting team are doing rather well offensively – at least as far as their latest 3 matches can tell us. They’ve scored more than 5 times in total over the course of these games.

If there’s one thing to note about the history of this matchup, it’s a fact their matches tend to end in a draw. Several matches this season ended inconclusively, so it neems neither team is able to reliably tip the scales one way or another.

Both teams will be able to field their strongest lineups this Friday, with no injuries or suspensions to worry about.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.80 odds offered at 1xbet.