Our Rio Ave vs Estrela Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave vs Estrela in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 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 – FC Porto vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Portugal Primeira Liga defeat against FC Porto on February 22. In that match, Rio Ave controlled 45% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Porto | 55% | 10 (4) | 1.94 | 71 |
Rio Ave | 45% | 5 (2) | 0.24 | 13 |
Estrela's Last Match – Estrela vs Tondela
Estrela will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Portugal Primeira Liga defeat at the hands of Tondela on February 20. In that match, Estrela recorded 66% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estrela | 66% | 10 (3) | 1.12 | 54 |
Tondela | 34% | 7 (6) | 1.28 | 29 |
Rio Ave vs Estrela Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Estrela | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 1.42 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Estrela average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.



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