Estoril vs Rio Ave Prediction 22 February 2025
🔊 The match between Estoril and Rio Ave promises to be thrilling, as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the Primeira Liga. Estoril is showing confident play on home turf, and their recent results demonstrate resilience and attacking potential. On the other hand, the visitors from Rio Ave do not fall short in fighting spirit, showing stability in defense. The odds for a home victory are 1.99, making them the favorites; however, Rio Ave has surprised opponents away from home more than once. A tense game with plenty of moments and goals is expected, as both teams tend towards attacking football.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Estoril Praia and Rio Ave:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 14, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 31 against 44;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.96, in the 2nd half - 1.81;
- average total goals in the match - 2.78.
The last game took place on 21 September 2024 at the home ground of Rio Ave and ended with a score of 2:2.
Head-to-head statistics Estoril - Rio Ave

Estoril Praia Team Overview
Estoril is showing excellent form this season, holding a solid position in the middle of the standings. The team has won five of their last ten matches, demonstrating confident play in attack with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game. Their attacking style allows them to create numerous chances at the opponent's goal; however, their defense sometimes falters, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match. Estoril is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, indicating stability and confidence on the field. The last encounter with Rio Ave ended in a 2-2 draw, where the "Canaries" came back from two goals down, highlighting their ability to fight until the end.
Match Results: Estoril Praia

Rio Ave FC Team Overview
Rio Ave demonstrates stable play in the Primeira Liga, holding a position among the mid-table teams. In the last ten matches, the team has secured four wins and four draws. Their defensive line shows reliability, conceding only 1.3 goals per match, which allows Armando Petit's squad to remain competitive even against strong opponents. Offensively, they are not as prolific, scoring an average of 1.4 goals per game, but their ability to adapt to different styles of play makes them dangerous opponents. In recent head-to-head encounters with Estoril, Rio Ave consistently picks up points, adding intrigue to the upcoming game.
Match Results: Rio Ave FC
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 14, draws - 6.
- Rio Ave FC wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 11 of the last 12 away games against Estoril Praia.
- Rio Ave FC wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 6 Liga Portugal away games.
- Rio Ave FC wins with a handicap of +1.5 in each of their last 8 away games.
- Rio Ave FC wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 12 of the last 13 Liga Portugal games.
- Rio Ave FC wins with a handicap of +1.5 in 15 of the last 16 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.15, the guests - 1.63;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.78;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.73;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.55 vs 0.55;
- Estoril Praia: average total at home in the tournament - 1.18;
- Rio Ave: average total away in the tournament - 0.64;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.25) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Estoril Praia has conceded in 7 of the last 8 Liga Portugal home games against Rio Ave FC.
- Estoril Praia has conceded in 15 of the last 16 games against Rio Ave FC.
- Estoril Praia has conceded in 13 of the last 14 Liga Portugal games against Rio Ave FC.
- Estoril Praia has conceded in 10 of the last 11 Liga Portugal games.
- Rio Ave FC has scored in 8 of the last 9 games.
Prediction on corners
- Estoril Praia has taken under 6.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 games against Rio Ave FC.
- Estoril Praia has taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Liga Portugal games against Rio Ave FC.
- Estoril Praia has taken under 6.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 Liga Portugal home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.96 (1.48 for home team and 1.48 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.25 (1.67 for home team and 1.58 for away team).
Estoril Praia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.45; at home - 2.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 2.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.09, away - 2.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
- Estoril Praia has scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 Liga Portugal games.
- Rio Ave FC has scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 Liga Portugal games.
- Rio Ave FC has scored and conceded in 8 of the last 9 games.