Rio Ave vs Braga Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Rio Ave vs Braga Prediction: 1-2

Rio Ave vs Braga in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. 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 Rio Ave vs Braga 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 – Arouca vs Rio Ave

Rio Ave should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Arouca on August 23. In that match, Rio Ave had 45% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Arouca	55%	11 (5)	0.7	27
Rio Ave	45%	12 (5)	1.57	27

Braga's Last Match – Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps FC

Braga will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-1 UEFA Europa League Qualifying victory over Lincoln Red Imps FC on August 28. In that match, Braga saw 60% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 11 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Braga	60%	16 (11)	-	78
Lincoln Red Imps FC	40%	4 (2)	-	26

Rio Ave vs Braga Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Rio Ave are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Braga average 2.5 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.

Lineups

Rio Ave (3-4-3) : Cezary Miszta, Francisco Petrasso, Jonathan Panzo, Nelson Abbey, Marios Vroussay, Georgios Liavas, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre, Clayton Silva, Dario Spikic

Braga (4-2-3-1) : Lukas Hornicek, Victor Gomez, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Paulo Oliveira, Leonardo Lelo, Joao Moutinho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Roger Fernandes, Pau Victor, Rodrigo Zalazar, Fran Navarro

Rio Ave Fixtures

Braga Fixtures