Arouca vs Rio Ave Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Arouca vs Rio Ave Prediction: 1-1

Arouca vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.

Our prediction is supported by key Arouca vs Rio Ave stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Arouca's Last Match – Sporting vs Arouca

Arouca will hope to recover from their recent 0-6 Portugal Primeira Liga setback against Sporting on August 17. In that match, Arouca recorded 43% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 1 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sporting	57%	16 (10)	2.86	49
Arouca	43%	2 (1)	0.21	17

Rio Ave's Last Match – Rio Ave vs Nacional

Rio Ave should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Nacional on August 17. In that match, Rio Ave recorded 63% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Rio Ave	63%	13 (8)	1.57	29
Nacional	37%	10 (6)	0.97	46

Arouca vs Rio Ave Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Arouca are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Arouca to win: @2

Draw: @3.3

Rio Ave to win: @3.8

Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05

Arouca Fixtures

Rio Ave Fixtures