Rio Ave vs Arouca Football Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Sunday 1st February, 00:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Rio Ave sit 12th in the table after 17 games, averaging 1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per home match this season. Arouca are 15th after 17 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Rio Ave have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Arouca have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Rio Ave have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Arouca are lower on the road (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded away from home.

Rio Ave frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Arouca are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 80% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Rio Ave regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 90% of fixtures, 9/10). Arouca are lower on the road (40%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Rio Ave have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Arouca in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Rio Ave (12th) and Arouca (15th) 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 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 74:25 +49 80
4 Sporting Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 +28 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
8 Vitória Guimarães 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
9 Arouca A 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
12 Rio Ave H 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
15 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
16 Estrela Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21

Team Form

Arouca 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) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Lost 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Rio Ave frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Arouca are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Rio Ave frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Arouca are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Rio Ave have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Arouca in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 10 (1 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 17 (1.7 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Rio Ave regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Arouca are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 0 (0%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

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

Arouca have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of away matches.

Corners Won

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Rio Ave (Home Form) Arouca (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Rio Ave and Arouca. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

23 Aug 2025
Arouca
3 – 3 HT: 1-0
Rio Ave
10 Feb 2025
Arouca
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Rio Ave
01 Sep 2024
Rio Ave
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Arouca
20 Jul 2024
Rio Ave
3 – 2 HT: 0-0
Arouca
19 Apr 2024
Rio Ave
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Arouca
10 Dec 2023
Arouca
2 – 2 HT: 0-2
Rio Ave
30 Jul 2023
Arouca
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Rio Ave
28 Apr 2023
Rio Ave
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Arouca
12 Nov 2022
Arouca
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Rio Ave
01 Aug 2021
Arouca
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Rio Ave

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Rio Ave vs Arouca 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 3.04
Draw 3.19
Arouca 2.42

Half Time Result

Rio Ave 3.63
Draw 2.2
Arouca 3.17

Double Chance

Rio Ave or Draw 1.55
Rio Ave or Arouca 1.39
Draw or Arouca 1.45

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.79
No 2.22

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.34
Over 2.5 1.98
Over 3.5 3.5
Under 1.5 3.8
Under 2.5 1.9
Under 3.5 1.36

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.41
Over 1.5 3.03

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.25
Over 9.5 1.48
Over 10.5 2.02
Over 11.5 2.25

Rio Ave Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.77

Arouca Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.46

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
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Rio Ave vs Arouca Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Rio Ave vs Arouca?

Over 2.5 Goals — Rio Ave have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Arouca in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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

Arouca hold a slight form advantage away (40% wins) over Rio Ave at home (20% wins) in Liga Portugal. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

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

Mixed — Rio Ave have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Arouca in 50% 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 Arouca?

Possibly — Rio Ave frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Arouca are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

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

Arouca have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Rio Ave's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

Possibly — Rio Ave regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Arouca are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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