Porto vs Rio Ave 03.02.2024 Prediction: Liga Portugal

Match Overview

Rio Ave travel to Porto to take on the home team in a match in the Liga Portugal on Saturday. The home team will feel the need to reinforce their defensive lineup given that Rio Ave have a very sharp attacking side. However, it will not be easy for the visitors to go back home with all three points in their kitty at the end of the evening.

Key Highlights 

One must not forget that Porto are ranked 5th in goals scored per match (1.7 goals). At the same time, they have been ranked 2nd away from home this season. They have been similarly successful at home as well. What adds a lot of juice to this contest is the fact that FC Porto have won the previous 2 matches against Rio Ave.

Injury Report

Ivan Marcano of Porto is the only player among both teams who will be ruled out with an injury. Porto have almost their entire first team available as do Rio Ave.

Prediction

Ranked 13 in goals scored per match (1.1 goals), Rio Ave have not won an away game in their last 15 matches. This will take a lot of confidence away from them ahead of this game. Fabio Ronaldo has created the most big chances for Rio Ave (6). However, this still does not make them favourites. We expect Porto to win this game comfortably.