Our Rio Ave vs AVS Prediction: 1-1
Rio Ave vs AVS in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Rio Ave vs AVS 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 – Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Santa Clara on April 11. In that match, Rio Ave had 46% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Clara | 54% | 10 (4) | 0.51 | 62 |
 Rio Ave | 46% | 5 (4) | 0.26 | 30 |
AVS's Last Match – AVS vs Guimaraes
AVS will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga stalemate against Guimaraes on April 11. In that match, AVS recorded 39% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AVS | 39% | 10 (4) | 0.95 | 35 |
 Guimaraes | 61% | 12 (6) | 2.61 | 53 |
Rio Ave vs AVS Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | AVS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.33 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 1.72 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while AVS average 0.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Rio Ave 9-13
AVS 7-14
What are the odds for this match?
Rio Ave to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.75
AVS to win: @4.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95