Casa Pia vs Rio Ave Prediction – Primeira Liga

Casa Pia currently sits in 7th place with 36 points, having achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. In their last match, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Nacional, following a home loss to Sporting CP (1-3). They perform markedly better at home, with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses recorded in their last 30 matches, compared to a less impressive away record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. In their last 10 home games in the league, Casa Pia has tallied 5 wins, 4 draws, and a single loss, earning 19 points out of a possible 30. However, their defensive consistency has been lacking, conceding goals in 8 of those 10 matches, while their attack has fared better, scoring in 9 of the last 10 fixtures. Home games have generally yielded fewer goals, with 9 of the last 13 contests ending with fewer than 2.5 goals. Notably, Casa Pia has only managed to turn around scores in 2 instances after conceding first in their 13 games. In their last 13 home games in the league, they’ve scored 6 of their 17 total goals during the 31st to 45th minutes.

Currently, Casa Pia finds themselves in a difficult patch after having started the season strong. Under the management of João Pereira, they have won just 1 of their last 5 matches, suffering 4 losses in that stretch, including three consecutive defeats to Vitória SC (1-0), Sporting CP (1-3), and most recently at Nacional Stadium (1-3). As they struggle in 7th position, equalling points with Estoril but trailing Vitória SC by 5 points, the urgency to reclaim victories becomes apparent as they prepare to receive Rio Ave.