Rio Ave - Sporting Braga predictions

The 4.14 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

Details can make a big difference in matches like this one. One way for Sporting Braga to reach their goal in this game is to stick firmly to their game plan and execute it flawlessly.

The top online bookmakers didn’t give Rio Ave much of a shot at winning their previous away match against Estoril – and they were right. Still, they maintained an even score until the second half and only lost by a 1-goal difference (2:1). This wasn’t a terrible performance considering the 3.63 odds on an away win at kick-off.

There’s not a lot that can be said about Sporting Braga’s previous performance because the whole affair was rather predictable. An early lead allowed them to stroll their way to a comfortable 1:0 home win against Nacional.

A quick look at recent history shows us that Rio Ave don’t tend to fare too well at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube despite the home-field advantage. Results aside, they’ve conceded more than 5 goals in their previous 3 home games alone.

Sporting Braga recorded 6 goals in all 3 of their latest home games. While they don’t have the home-field advantage in this match, an action-packed match seems very likely.

Sporting Braga are currently 6 points short of joining the Champions League company. The Primeira Liga season is far from over and they will have plenty of time to make up the deficit. Beating Rio Ave would be a step in the right direction and at 1.85 betting odds online bookies surely believes they can make it.

It’s clear that Sporting Braga are the favourites in this matchup, and they have the numbers to back that up. They faced Rio Ave earlier this season and snagged a decisive victory which they’ll be looking to repeat.

Due to the absence of injuries or suspensions, both teams will have their complete lineups available for an exciting match.

Though it’s not without risks, and Away win bet at odds of 1.85 is your best option for this clash. Wagering at 888Sport offers a fair amount of betting value, even though the outcome is not guaranteed.