Our Rio Ave U23 vs Maritimo U23 Prediction: 2-1
Rio Ave U23 vs Maritimo U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Rio Ave U23 vs Maritimo 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 – Rio Ave U23 vs Famalicao U23
Determined to get back to winning ways, Rio Ave U23 must win after their 2-2 Portugal U23 League draw against Famalicao U23 on November 25. In that match, Rio Ave U23 controlled 36% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rio Ave U23 | 36% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
 Famalicao U23 | 64% | 0 (2) | - | 63 |
Maritimo U23's Last Match – Braga U23 vs Maritimo U23
Maritimo U23 will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Portugal U23 League setback against Braga U23 on November 2. In that match, Maritimo U23 recorded 36% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braga U23 | 64% | 0 (5) | - | 66 |
Maritimo U23 | 36% | 0 (4) | - | 18 |
Rio Ave U23 vs Maritimo U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | Maritimo U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.56 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.89 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Maritimo U23 average 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.