Rio Ave vs Nacional Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for Rio Ave vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Rio Ave and Nacional.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Rio Ave vs Nacional
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga is a victory for Rio Ave. Both teams are moving in opposite directions this season, with Rio Ave demonstrating solid performances, especially at home, making them the clear favourites for this match. Conversely, Nacional has shown vulnerabilities, evident during their pre-season and first league matches. Therefore, backing Rio Ave appears to be the wise choice, especially considering the potential for a draw as a safety net.
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Nacional
Draw nullifies bet: Rio Ave
Match preview: Rio Ave vs Nacional
Rio Ave and Nacional face off at the Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium in a match of the 2nd round of the Primeira Liga. Historically, this ground has been favourable for the home side, who have achieved 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 4 encounters here. The most recent meeting at this venue occurred on 29th December 2024, where Rio Ave claimed a 2-1 victory. Goals came from Clayton (73′ and 26′) for Rio Ave, while Bruno Costa (34′) scored for Nacional. The home advantage is significant, as both teams exhibit marked contrasts in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Rio Ave
Rio Ave is a team that tends to thrive in front of their home fans, evidenced by recent statistics showing 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses at home, where they scored 23 goals and conceded 24. However, their away record stands at 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with 16 goals for and 25 against. Recently, they suffered a heavy loss to Al Nassr (4-0) away from home. Defensive resilience has not been a strongpoint as they have conceded in 8 of their last 10 matches. Notably, 17 of their last 18 home games concluded with over 1.5 goals. In their first league match of the season, they faced Benfica and now aim to secure points from Nacional after their previous season ended with a 2-1 defeat to the same team.
Team analysis: Nacional
The visiting Nacional team heads into this match having suffered defeat in their league opener against Gil Vicente (0-2). Their away record has struggled in recent times, capturing only 2 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses over their last 30 matches, with 10 goals scored and 25 conceded. Conversely, their home form shows 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with equal goals scored and conceded at 20 each. In their last 10 away fixtures, Nacional has recorded just 2 wins, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding in 9 of their last 10 games, creating concerns as they have often failed to overturn early deficits.
The pre-season performances hinted at challenges, with a heavy defeat against Marítimo (3-0) and their inability to assert dominance in their first league match, suggesting further issues for Nacional, even with Tiago Margarido at the helm of the team.
The pre-season performances hinted at challenges, with a heavy defeat against Marítimo (3-0) and their inability to assert dominance in their first league match, suggesting further issues for Nacional, even with Tiago Margarido at the helm of the team.
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Nacional
Draw nullifies bet: Rio Ave
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