Our Maritimo U23 vs Rio Ave U23 Prediction: 1-2
Maritimo U23 vs Rio Ave U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 28, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Maritimo U23 vs Rio Ave 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
Maritimo U23's Last Match – Vizela U23 vs Maritimo U23
Maritimo U23 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Portugal U23 League loss against Vizela U23 on January 24. In that match, Maritimo U23 saw 47% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vizela U23 | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
Maritimo U23 | 47% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Rio Ave U23's Last Match – Gil Vicente U23 vs Rio Ave U23
Rio Ave U23 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Portugal U23 League defeat at the hands of Gil Vicente U23 on January 20. In that match, Rio Ave U23 recorded 53% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gil Vicente U23 | 47% | 0 (8) | - | 51 |
 Rio Ave U23 | 53% | 0 (5) | - | 70 |
Maritimo U23 vs Rio Ave U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Maritimo U23 | Rio Ave U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maritimo U23 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Rio Ave U23 average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
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