Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave Prediction

Academico Viseu host Rio Ave on 1 November 2026 at 21:00 in the Primeira Liga. The hosts arrive on a five-match winning streak, most recently beating Sporting CP 2-1 to edge closer to Champions League qualification. Rio Ave collapsed 4-0 to Famalicao and have struggled for consistency all season. Goalkeeper Miszta and defender Aguilera Zamora remain unavailable for the visitors, leaving their backline further exposed.

Form and H2H

Academico Viseu have won five of their last ten home matches, drawing one and losing four, averaging 1.10 goals for and 1.10 goals against per game. Rio Ave have won three of their last ten away matches, drawn one, and lost six, averaging 0.90 goals for and 2.10 goals against per game. In head-to-head meetings, Academico Viseu won 2-1 at Rio Ave on 31 October 2021. Rio Ave won 1-0 at home on 30 July 2022 and 3-0 on 22 July 2023.

Best Bet

Academico Viseu 2-0 Rio Ave. The hosts' recent form and confidence from their Sporting victory, combined with Rio Ave's defensive frailty and injury absences, points to a comfortable home win with a low-scoring margin. Rio Ave have conceded 2.10 goals per away game over their last ten outings, while Academico Viseu average 1.10 goals at home.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.88 / Draw 3.6 / Away 4.

1xBet: Home 1.98 / Draw 3.69 / Away 3.91.