Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 12
Arouca
Rio Ave28 Nov
Arouca vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 28 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.67
Expected goals
2.0 - 1.1
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More Arouca vs Rio Ave tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Arouca +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XArouca or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Rio Ave +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 66% | 1.52 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| X2Rio Ave or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Arouca to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Arouca -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 34% | 2.92 | - |
| 2Rio Ave to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Rio Ave -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.68 | - |
Arouca vs Rio Ave preview & analysis
Match preview
Arouca host Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 12) on Saturday, 28 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Arouca arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Estrela 1-0 at home. They're 5th in the table with 14 points from 8 games. Rio Ave are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 14. Most recently they beat Nacional 3-2 at home. They're 14th in the table with 7 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Arouca have won 1, Rio Ave have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Arouca narrow favourites: Arouca 44%, draw 38%, Rio Ave 18%. We expect around 3.1 goals (2.0 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Arouca 2-1 Rio Ave.
Recent form
Arouca- 11 OctHEstrela1-0
- 19 SeptASporting CP2-2
- 13 SeptHSanta Clara1-2
- 7 SeptAEstoril0-0
- 29 AugHMaritimo2-1
Rio Ave- 11 OctHNacional3-2
- 19 SeptAAlverca0-1
- 14 SeptHEstrela3-3
- 6 SeptASanta Clara0-4
- 28 AugHSporting CP0-4
Head to head
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  SC Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 |  Vitória SC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 |  Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -14 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
Arouca vs Rio Ave: FAQ
What is the Arouca vs Rio Ave prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Arouca 2-1 Rio Ave.
Who is the favourite to win Arouca vs Rio Ave?
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Arouca are favourites. Our model gives Arouca a 44% chance of winning, Rio Ave 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Arouca vs Rio Ave?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Arouca vs Rio Ave kick off?
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Arouca vs Rio Ave kicks off at 15:30 UTC on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
