Our Rio Ave vs Braga Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave vs Braga in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 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 – Al-Nassr Riyadh vs Rio Ave
After suffering a 0-4 World Club Friendlies loss to Al-Nassr Riyadh, Rio Ave must win to get back on track. In that match, Rio Ave had 32% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Al-Nassr Riyadh | 68% | 0 (8) | 2.86 | 46 |
Rio Ave | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.24 | 16 |
Braga's Last Match – Braga vs CFR Cluj
Braga will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 UEFA Europa League Qualifying victory over CFR Cluj on August 14. In that match, Braga saw 62% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Braga | 62% | 0 (5) | 1.53 | 52 |
CFR Cluj | 38% | 0 (1) | 0.12 | 26 |
Rio Ave vs Braga Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Braga average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.