Rio Ave - Santa Clara predictions

Though the match can honestly go either way, Rio Ave will be at a bit of a disadvantage. Their victory is priced at 2.85 despite the home-field advantage, so they’ll need to bring their A-game.

The visitors are not walking into an easy match by any means, but they should be able to come out on top. Winning this match will be a welcome boost to their rankings, though such an outcome is priced at 2.67.

It’s all smiles in the Rio Ave camp after their latest Primeira Liga match. The Friday hosts beat the odds and predictions to claim a compelling Moreirense away victory following a tied first half.

A 0:1 defeat is not exactly what top bookmakers believed would happen to Santa Clara in the previous league round. They played away at Sporting CP and managed to hold on to a draw in the first 45 minutes before losing to a single-goal margin!

The hosts are here after a series of home games marked by a high concession rate. For instance, they yielded more than 5 goals over the previous 3 matches at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.

Based on what we’ve been seeing from Santa Clara lately, you may wish to consider placing a bet like Under 5 Goals. Their most recent two home games featured fewer than 2 total goals at the final whistle.

A quick look at the season’s match history tells us that Santa Clara won the last time these two squads clashed. It’s easy to see why most bookies online expect them to come out on top again, even if said victory was a narrow home win.

Fortunately, none of the teams’ players has been injured or suspended recently. With their full lineups at their disposal, we’re in for an exciting match.

The best choice for this fixture is quite easy to figure out – an Under 2.5 Goals bet at the odds of 1. It’s an almost guaranteed win that’s not too bad in the value department either.