Our Rio Ave vs Arouca Prediction: 2-1
Rio Ave vs Arouca in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 1, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Rio Ave vs Arouca prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rio Ave's Last Match – Rio Ave vs Arouca
Rio Ave will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Portugal Primeira Liga loss against Arouca on January 31. In that match, Rio Ave recorded 51% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rio Ave | 51% | 2 (0) | 0.68 | 31 |
Arouca | 49% | 8 (8) | 1.47 | 46 |
Arouca's Last Match – Rio Ave vs Arouca
Arouca will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Portugal Primeira Liga triumph against Rio Ave on January 31. In that match, Arouca controlled 49% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rio Ave | 51% | 2 (0) | 0.68 | 31 |
Arouca | 49% | 8 (8) | 1.47 | 46 |
Rio Ave vs Arouca Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 1.73 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Arouca average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



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