Rio Ave have lost seven away games already this season
Arouca have taken seven points from their last three home matches
Three of Rio Ave’s last seven outings have finished 2-1
Hosts fancied
Arouca have been in rock solid form recently and could get the better of Rio Ave to continue their strong run with a victory in this clash.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five outings, winning three of those, and their only defeat in their last seven games came on the road to Casa Pia.
There are only two points between them and Rio Ave in a congested middle of the Portuguese top flight and home advantage could play a major role in deciding who wins this one.
The away team have lost seven of their ten road trips in the league this season whereas the hosts have taken seven points from their last three matches at Estadio Municipal de Arouca.
Competitive affair likely
Neither team is especially high-scoring but Arouca have not been the best in front of goal this season so don’t expect an enthralling, end-to-end affair, although the hosts will be boosted by the fact that they have scored eight in their last four games.
Three of Rio Ave’s last seven games have finished 2-1 but it could be the visitors who come out on the losing side by the same scoreline once more in this clash.
