As shown lately hosts and guests but we were tempted to go into the hands of the latter. The quota for a 2X is interesting, 1.75, but I would not rush to bet on it because former opponent of Steaua plays well at home and has 4 wins in the last five such disputes. Therefore I was refocused and the clash between Rio Ave and Maritimo I chose to go on a tip based the number of goals which I think will be a small one. See below my forecast but argued details and statistics on both teams.
Rio Ave
It has a poor season and is just 9 with 27 points after 20 rounds.
They won 8 times, 5 times at home and away 3 times.
Along with another 3 bands, they have the fewest draws only 3.
They are so low that they have lost 9 times and 4 times they did it in front of their fans.
The attack is the 6th best in the Primeira Liga and has 25 achievements.
Defense disappointed and is only 12th and that’s because they collected 28 goals.
Maritimo
They have a good season and are 6th with 31 points after 20 rounds.
The bulk of the points came from the 9 wins, most obtained home, 6 of them.
The rest have acquired 4 draws, two at home and as many away.
And above but may have quite a few defeats, 7 in total.
The offensive failed to impress, is only 12th in the Primeira Liga and has 18 achievements.
But defense is very good, with 16 goals conceded is just under the Benfica and Porto’s.
Direct meetings between Rio Ave and Maritimo
They have met 35 times and Maritimo is currently in advantage.
They have 14 wins, while Rio Ave 9 and 12 times ended in a draw.
The last time they met in the League Cup earlier this year and was forced Maritimo 1-0.
In the championship but, Rio Ave is coming after 2 consecutive wins.
Prediction: Rio Ave win
Odds: 2.05
