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
| Arouca | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
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.
Arouca 13-17
Rio Ave 11-17
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
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Gil Vicente 
Famalicao 
Moreirense 
Braga 
Guimaraes 
Estoril 
Nacional 
Rio Ave 
Santa Clara 
Estrela 
Alverca 
Casa Pia 
Arouca 
Tondela