Our Rio Ave vs Sao Joao Ver Prediction: 1-1
Rio Ave vs Sao Joao Ver in the Portugal Cup is scheduled for an 20:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 6, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Rio Ave vs Sao Joao Ver 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 – Rio Ave vs FC Porto
Rio Ave will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw with FC Porto on February 3. In that match, Rio Ave saw 31% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rio Ave | 31% | 6 (3) | 1.37 | 27 |
 FC Porto | 69% | 15 (10) | 1.52 | 74 |
Sao Joao Ver's Last Match – Sao Joao Ver vs Varzim
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sao Joao Ver must win following their 4-1 Portugal Liga 3 victory against Varzim on January 26. In that match, Sao Joao Ver recorded 52% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sao Joao Ver | 52% | 0 (7) | - | 31 |
 Varzim | 48% | 0 (3) | - | 34 |
Rio Ave vs Sao Joao Ver Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Sao Joao Ver | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sao Joao Ver average 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Rio Ave 15-15
Sao Joao Ver 22-11
What are the odds for this match?
Rio Ave to win: @1.38
Draw: @4.75
Sao Joao Ver to win: @6.25