Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave prediction and betting tips on December 23, 2024
Primeira Liga Portugal
Game Prediction
On December 23, 2024, the 15th round of the Primeira Liga will feature a match between Estoril Praia and Rio Ave. Both teams are mid-table contenders and will aim to end the year with a win, bringing joy to their supporters ahead of Christmas.
Our prediction for the Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave match
Estoril, after their relaunch, quickly rose through the divisions. They moved up from the second tier in just two years, and last season the club debuted in the Primeira Liga, finishing 14th. Rio Ave, which in 2020-2021 started in the Europa League but ended the season with relegation, is now regaining its status as a mid-table team. Last season, they comfortably finished in 11th place.
Currently, under Luis Freire, the team has shown some improvement. There was even a period between autumn and winter when they went four matches unbeaten, including cup games, before a strong Santa Clara side ended their run. They followed this with a draw against Vitória Guimarães.
Estoril started poorly, collecting just two points in the first six rounds. However, their home form has been almost perfect, with three wins and a draw against Vitória Guimarães. On the road, they have continued to struggle, including a 0-2 loss to Porto, a result no one expected them to overcome.
Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave: key statistics and trends
- Estoril Praia has lost three of their last four matches.
- 43% of Estoril Praia's games end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.57 goals per match.
- Rio Ave has lost one of their last five matches.
- 43% of Rio Ave's games end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.86 goals per match.
Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave: probable starting lineups
Estoril Praia (predicted lineup): Brígido – Lima, Lopes, Ferru – Varela, Ruiz, Jovane Cabral, Cordeiro, Moreira, Danilo Veiga – Kikas.
Rio Ave (predicted lineup): Mista – Richards, Aderlan Santos, Wiliam, Vrusai – Martim Neto, Tykhmaz, Novaes – Morais, Clayton, Bondoso.
Head-to-head matches: Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave
The hosts score an average of 0.9 goals per match but concede 1.7, showing a clear negative goal difference. Rio Ave is slightly more entertaining, scoring an average of 1 goal per game but allowing 1.8.
Free prediction for the Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave match
The hosts are considered the more obvious favorites in this pairing. However, it seems the visitors have the potential to avoid defeat against this opponent (odds: 1.61).
Stay updated with the Primeira Liga standings and check the form of both teams before placing your bet on the next match!
