Looking to snap their run of six consecutive defeats, Portimonense go head to head with Rio Ave in round 26 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Saturday. The Vilacondenses, meanwhile, journey to the Estadio Municipal de Portimao unbeaten in their last nine games against the home side and will be looking to extend this impressive run. Portimonense were left empty handed once again as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Porto when the sides squared off last Sunday.
In a one-sided affair at the Estadio do Dragao, 28-year-old defender Fabio Cardoso rose highest to head home Wendell’s 30th-minute corner and hand the hosts their 19th win of the season. Paulo Sergio’s side have now lost their last five matches, conceding six goals and failing to find the back of the net since their 2-1 victory over Maritimo on February 18.
This horror run has seen Portimonense plunge into the bottom half of the Primeira Liga standings as they have picked up 26 points from 26 matches to sit 14th in the table, seven points above the relegation zone. Rio Ave, on the other hand, suffered a fresh blow in their quest for a place in Europe as they were beaten 1-0 by league leaders Benfica last Sunday.
Following an uneventful first half at the Estadio dos Arcos, Portuguese sensation Goncalo Ramos came up clutch for As Aguias as he netted the only goal of the game shortly after the half-time interval. Luis Freire’s men were previously on a run of three consecutive victories on home turf, seeing off Estoril Praia, Chaves and Gil Vicente while scoring five goals and keeping two clean sheets.
Match Details
- Match: Portimonense vs Rio Ave
- Date: 8 April 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Portimão
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Prediction
- We say: Portimonense 1-1 Rio Ave
- Rio Ave will be backing themselves to return to winning ways as they take on a Portimonense side who have lost their last six outings. Barring their defeat against Benfica, the Vilacondenses have been solid in recent weeks and we predict that they will hold the hosts to a draw in this one.
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Head-To-Head
Teams Portimonense Rio Ave played so far 20 matches. Portimonense won 5 direct matches. Rio Ave won 11 matches. 4 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.35 goals per Match.
Portimonense in actual season average scored 0.74 goals per match. In 11 (55.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 6 (30.00%) matches in season 2023 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Live Stream Time
This match will start from 10:30 PM
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Date
This match will take place on 8 April 2023
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Team News
- Portimonense will have to cope without Lucas Ventura, who is currently suspended after picking up a red card in Sunday’s game against Porto.
- In his absence, 24-year-old Paulo Estrela should come into the fold, teaming up with Mohamed Diaby and Gustavo Klismahn at the centre of the park.
- Full-back Moustapha Seck came off with a 67th-minute injury last time out and the former Roma defender is a doubt for Saturday’s contest.
- Meanwhile, Rio Ave remain without the services of Portuguese midfielder Joca, who has been out of action since last September through a severe knee injury.
- Having scored the only goal of the game to hand the Vilacondenses the win in October’s reverse fixture, 26-year-old Emmanuel Boateng will be looking to deliver the goods once again.
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Lineups
- Portimonense:- Nakamura; Moufi, Ji-Soo, Pedrao, Relvas, Costa; Estrela, Diaby, Klismahn; Gonzalez, Junior
- Rio Ave:- Jhonatan; Pantalon, Santos, William; Costinha, Samaris, Guga, Ronaldo, Graca; Pereira, Boateng
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Odds
- PORTIMONENSE TO WIN
2.70
LeoVegas Sport - DRAW
3.10
Cricbaba - RIO AVE TO WIN
3.07
Suprabets
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Stats
- Portimonense SC have lost 5 matches in a row.
- When playing at home, Portimonense SC have not lost to Rio Ave FC in their last 3 encounters.
- Portimonense SC haven’t scored in 5 of their 13 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.
- Rio Ave FC haven’t scored in 6 of their 13 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.
- Welinton Junior is Portimonense SC’s top scorer with 4 goals. Emmanuel Boateng has scored 4 times for Rio Ave FC.
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Tips
- Tip 1:- Result – Portimonense
- Tip 2:- both team to score – yes
- Tip 3:- goal under 2.5
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Betting Trends
It’s highly improbable that a draw will happen (30.9%). Professionals consider that Portimonense SC is most likely to win, by 36.4%. And Rio Ave only has a 32.7% chance to win.
Portimonense vs Rio Ave Where To Watch Live Score Portuguese Primeira Liga 2023 Telecast Today Match
- United Kingdom:- BoxNation
- Germany:- DAZN, DAZN2