Our Rio Ave U23 vs Braga U23 Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave U23 vs Braga U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 28, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Rio Ave U23 vs Braga U23 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 U23's Last Match – Leixoes U23 vs Rio Ave U23
After suffering a 1-3 Portugal U23 League loss to Leixoes U23, Rio Ave U23 must win to get back on track. In that match, Rio Ave U23 had 42% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leixoes U23 | 58% | 0 (7) | - | 66 |
 Rio Ave U23 | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
Braga U23's Last Match – Academico Viseu U23 vs Braga U23
Braga U23 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Portugal U23 League draw with Academico Viseu U23 on October 21. In that match, Braga U23 saw 42% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academico Viseu U23 | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 60 |
 Braga U23 | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 32 |
Rio Ave U23 vs Braga U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | Braga U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Braga U23 average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.