Our Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 Prediction: 2-1
Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense 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
Rio Ave U23 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Portugal U23 League defeat against Leixoes U23 on March 25. In that match, Rio Ave U23 saw 59% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leixoes U23 | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 41 |
 Rio Ave U23 | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 40 |
Portimonense U23's Last Match – Portimonense U23 vs Leixoes U23
Determined to get back to winning ways, Portimonense U23 must win after their 3-3 Portugal U23 League draw against Leixoes U23 on March 11. In that match, Portimonense U23 recorded 55% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portimonense U23 | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 71 |
| Leixoes U23 | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 44 |
Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | Portimonense U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 0.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Portimonense U23 average 0.5 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.