Rio Ave vs FC Porto Prediction & Tips
Last season, Rio Ave finished 11th in the table, and the start of this campaign has been difficult. In the first three matchdays, the team drew: 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3. In the previous match, Rio Ave visited Moreirense and lost 1-3. Thus, after four matchdays, they have three points, are in 15th place and have a goal difference of 7:9. Only the tiebreaker criteria keep them out of the relegation zone.
Porto, for their part, failed to challenge for the title last season. The team earned 71 points in 34 games and finished third. This season, the Dragons have started strongly. They won 3-0 on the first matchday, then 2-0 and 4-0 on the third. On the fourth matchday, Porto beat Sporting 2-1 away and in their last match they narrowly beat Nacional 1-0. They have a perfect 15 points from five matchdays and are top of the table. Their closest pursuer is three points behind.
