Farense vs Rio Ave 16.03.2024 Prediction: Liga Portugal

Match Overview

Farense and Rio Ave meet each other in a match in the Liga Portugal at the Estadio de Sao Luis on 16 March, Saturday. This game will be extremely hotly contested given that the two teams are very nicely balanced and matched with each other. It remains to be seen what the result turns out to be at the end of the evening.

Key Highlights 

One has to remember the fact that Farense are ranked 9th in goals scored per match (1.3 goals). What will worry them a lot is that their defending has not been great inside the box. They have already conceded the most penalties this season (7). What will disappoint their defenders all the more is that they have not kept a clean sheet in 9 matches. 

Injury Report

For Farense, Luiz Felipe has been ruled out of this game with a tendon injury whereas Miguel Nobrega will not be available for selection for Rio Ave in this game.

Prediction

Rio Ave have been ranked in the 13th position in goals scored per match (1 goals) this season. What will interest them and pundits in general is that they have been awarded the most number of penalties this season (7). However, a worrying fact is that they haven't scored in their last 2 matches. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.