Our Rio Ave vs Estrela Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave vs Estrela in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Rio Ave vs Estrela 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 – Tondela vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Tondela on March 9. In that match, Rio Ave controlled 53% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tondela | 47% | 6 (3) | 0.5 | 39 |
 Rio Ave | 53% | 7 (2) | 1.22 | 46 |
Estrela's Last Match – Estrela vs Gil Vicente
Estrela will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga share of the spoils with Gil Vicente on March 8. In that match, Estrela recorded 47% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Estrela | 47% | 6 (5) | 1.22 | 16 |
 Gil Vicente | 53% | 10 (5) | 1.91 | 67 |
Rio Ave vs Estrela Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Estrela | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Estrela average 0.9 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Rio Ave 5-20
Estrela 9-20
What are the odds for this match?
Rio Ave to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.25
Estrela to win: @3.1
Lineups
Rio Ave (4-2-3-1) : Ennio Van Der Gouw, Marios Vroussay, Jakub Brabec, Gustavo Mancha, Nelson Abbey, Tamas Nikitscher, Andreas Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira, Ole Pohlmann, Dario Spikic, Jalen Blesa
Estrela (4-4-2) : Renan Ribeiro, Max Scholze, Luan Patrick, Otavio, Bruno Langa, Abraham Marcus, Paulo Daniel Valente Moreira, Kevin Hoog Jansson, Ianis Stoica, Jovane Cabral, Rodrigo Pinho
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Braga 
Famalicao 
Gil Vicente 
Estoril 
Moreirense 
Guimaraes 
Arouca 
Alverca 
Rio Ave 
Estrela 
Santa Clara 
Nacional 
Casa Pia 
Tondela 
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