Rio Ave - Sporting CP predictions

Upsets do happen in football and it’s fair to say a home win here would be a definition of the case. Rio Ave can count themselves lucky if they avoid getting completely destroyed by Sporting CP in this match.

A trip to Rio Ave can hardly be seen as a big test for Sporting CP. With 1.37 betting odds stacked in their favour, it’s hard seeing past anything other than a compelling away win here.

Rio Ave’s previous Primeira Liga clash came down to a single goal making the difference. Rio Ave held well for the first 45 minutes but did not have enough gas in their tank to push through the entire match. In the end, a narrow Famalicão home defeat is what they will be looking to bounce back from this Sunday.

Last round saw Sporting CP take the lead in the first half against Moreirense and maintain the upper hand up until that final whistle. The matchup was highly favourable, of course, but they might be able to keep that same momentum going against Rio Ave.

You may want to look at Sporting CP as good candidates for markets like BTTS bets or Over 5 Goals. They have more than 5 goals on record from their previous 3 games alone.

Rio Ave are currently sitting in 16th place in the standings. Dangerously close to the relegations zone and 21 point clear of danger, they need to thread carefully heading into the final stages of the season.

Sporting CP are one of the table leaders with a 2nd placement. Success is still a ways off, though an away win this Sunday would help a lot.

As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, Sporting CP already confirmed their status as favourites. They defeated the away team previously in the season, leaving little doubt as to which squad is in better form.

The absence of injuries or suspensions means both teams will have their full lineups at their disposal for a thrilling matchup.

Our tip is to go for an HT/FT wager with the away team selected for both halves. The risk is fairly manageable considering the market in question, and the 2.50 odds offer a good return that makes the wager worthwhile.