Rio Ave vs Alverca — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal

🕒 Saturday 4th April, 01:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Rio Ave (30% home wins) hold a slight edge over Alverca on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Rio Ave 80% at home, Alverca 90% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Alverca regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Rio Ave are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

High corner counts are common for both teams (70% and 80%), making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Rio Ave see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Alverca in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Rio Ave (10th) and Alverca (11th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	Porto	27	23	3	1	54:11	+43	72
2	Benfica	27	19	8	0	58:17	+41	65
3	Sporting CP	26	20	5	1	68:15	+53	65
4	Sporting Braga	26	13	7	6	53:27	+26	46
5	Famalicão	27	13	6	8	33:22	+11	45
6	Gil Vicente	27	11	9	7	39:28	+11	42
7	Estoril	27	10	7	10	48:44	+4	37
8	Moreirense	27	10	5	12	31:39	-8	35
9	Vitória Guimarães	27	9	5	13	29:42	-13	32
10	Rio Ave H	27	7	9	11	28:46	-18	30
11	Arouca	27	8	5	14	34:55	-21	29
12	Alverca A	27	7	8	12	27:45	-18	29
13	Santa Clara	27	7	7	13	24:31	-7	28
14	Estrela Amadora	27	6	10	11	33:45	-12	28
15	Casa Pia	26	5	9	12	26:48	-22	24
16	Nacional	27	5	7	15	29:39	-10	22
17	Tondela	26	4	8	14	19:39	-20	20
18	AVS	27	1	8	18	18:58	-40	11

Team Form

Alverca have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Rio Ave have been more solid at home (50% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Won	3 (30%)	1 (10%)
Drawn	2 (20%)	3 (30%)
Lost	5 (50%)	6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Alverca regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Rio Ave are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)	4 (40%)	6 (60%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Rio Ave 80% at home, Alverca 90% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals	9 (90%)	10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals	8 (80%)	9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals	6 (60%)	5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals	2 (20%)	4 (40%)

Under Goals

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Under 0.5 Goals	1 (10%)	0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals	2 (20%)	1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals	4 (40%)	5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals	8 (80%)	6 (60%)

Team Goals

Rio Ave have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Alverca in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored	5 (50%)	7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored	3 (30%)	2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored	2 (20%)	0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded	8 (80%)	9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded	4 (40%)	6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded	2 (20%)	3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded	1 (10%)	3 (30%)

Goal Totals

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Total Goals Scored	10 (1 avg)	9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded	15 (1.5 avg)	23 (2.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Rio Ave (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Alverca (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 7.5 Corners	8 (80%)	9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners	7 (70%)	9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners	7 (70%)	8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners	5 (50%)	3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners	5 (50%)	2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners	4 (40%)	2 (20%)

Team Corners

Rio Ave have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Alverca have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 4.5 Corners For	7 (70%)	6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For	5 (50%)	3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For	3 (30%)	3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For	2 (20%)	1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For	2 (20%)	1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

	Rio Ave (Home Form)	Alverca (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 4.5 Corners Against	7 (70%)	6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against	4 (40%)	6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against	2 (20%)	5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against	1 (10%)	4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against	1 (10%)	3 (30%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Rio Ave vs Alverca across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Rio Ave 2.6

Draw 3.2

Alverca 2.78

Half Time Result

Rio Ave 3.27

Draw 2.1

Alverca 3.46

Double Chance

Rio Ave or Draw 1.42

Rio Ave or Alverca 1.28

Draw or Alverca 1.53

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.7

No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.34

Over 2.5 2.1

Over 3.5 3.71

Under 1.5 2.99

Under 2.5 1.76

Under 3.5 1.27

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.44

Over 1.5 3.09

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.34

Over 9.5 1.6

Over 10.5 1.97

Over 11.5 2.55

Rio Ave Goals

Over 0.5 1.31

Over 1.5 2.37

Alverca Goals

Over 0.5 1.33

Over 1.5 2.47

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca

Bristol City U21 vs Huddersfield Town U21 13:00 BST Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/12 home matches this season · Huddersfield Town U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
87% combined
Millwall U21 vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 13:30 BST Millwall U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Sheffield Wednesday U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.33
84% combined
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Peterborough United U21 13:00 BST Charlton Athletic U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 home matches this season · Peterborough United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
82% combined
Wigan Athletic U21 vs Hull City U21 13:00 BST Wigan Athletic U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Hull City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
73% combined

Puebla W vs Querétaro W 22:45 BST Puebla W have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/15 home matches this season · Querétaro W have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/15 away matches this season · Odds: 1.95
76% combined
Kalsdorf vs FC Gleisdorf 18:00 BST Kalsdorf have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/10 home matches this season · FC Gleisdorf have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
73% combined
Linlithgow Rose vs Civil Service Strollers 19:45 BST Linlithgow Rose have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/15 home matches this season · Civil Service Strollers have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/14 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
72% combined
Újpest W vs Puskás W 14:30 BST Újpest W have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/8 home matches this season · Puskás W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
68% combined

Maidenhead United vs Bath City 19:45 BST Maidenhead United have seen BTTS in 12/20 home matches this season · Bath City have seen BTTS in 13/19 away matches this season · Odds: 2
64% combined
Enfield Town vs Chesham United 19:45 BST Enfield Town have seen BTTS in 13/20 home matches this season · Chesham United have seen BTTS in 12/19 away matches this season · Odds: 1.72
64% combined
Deportivo La Coruña vs Córdoba 19:00 BST Deportivo La Coruña have seen BTTS in 7/15 home matches this season · Córdoba have seen BTTS in 12/16 away matches this season · Odds: 1.72
61% combined
Fylde vs Marine 19:45 BST Fylde have seen BTTS in 15/20 home matches this season · Marine have seen BTTS in 8/18 away matches this season · Odds: 2.25
59% combined

Millonarios vs Fortaleza CEIF 02:20 BST Millonarios have won in 5/7 home matches this season · Fortaleza CEIF have lost in 4/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.61
64% combined
Weston-super-Mare vs Hemel Hempstead Town 19:45 BST Weston-super-Mare have won in 13/18 home matches this season · Hemel Hempstead Town have lost in 8/20 away matches this season · Odds: 2.37
56% combined

Cartusia Kartuzy vs Victoria Wrzesnia 15:30 BST Cartusia Kartuzy have won in 7/11 home matches this season · Victoria Wrzesnia have lost in 8/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.83
69% combined
Linlithgow Rose vs Civil Service Strollers 19:45 BST Linlithgow Rose have won in 10/15 home matches this season · Civil Service Strollers have lost in 6/14 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
55% combined
Polonia Środa vs Flota Swinoujscie 16:00 BST Polonia Środa have won in 7/11 home matches this season · Flota Swinoujscie have lost in 4/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.66
50% combined

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Rio Ave vs Alverca Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Rio Ave vs Alverca?

Over 8.5 Corners — Rio Ave see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Alverca in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Rio Ave or Alverca?

Rio Ave have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Alverca on the road (10% wins) in Liga Portugal. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Rio Ave and Alverca?

Mixed — Rio Ave have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Alverca in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Liga Portugal fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Rio Ave and Alverca?

Uncertain — Rio Ave have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Alverca in 50% of away games in Liga Portugal. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Rio Ave or Alverca?

Rio Ave have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Alverca's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Rio Ave and Alverca?

Yes — both Rio Ave (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Alverca (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Liga Portugal. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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