Match Analysis: Rio Ave FC vs Santa Clara – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-18
- Time: 2:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde
Game Overview
Rio Ave FC and Santa Clara will face off in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, with Santa Clara looking to capitalize on their better league position and recent performance. Rio Ave has struggled lately, losing five out of their last six matches across all competitions.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rio Ave has 29 points from 26 matches, while Santa Clara has 43 points from 26 matches. Santa Clara has a slight edge in team strength due to their current form and better league standing.
- In recent head-to-head matches, Rio Ave has suffered defeats in three out of the last six encounters with Santa Clara.
- Neither team has reported major injury concerns that could significantly affect the match outcome.
- Home advantage for Rio Ave might play a role, but Santa Clara's recent form suggests they are likely to maintain their consistency on the road.
- Rio Ave needs to win to improve their league standing, while Santa Clara aims to secure a higher position in the standings.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Santa Clara 5% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2 23% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2 at 23% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 22.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Santa Clara to win or draw due to their better form and league position.
Predicted Score: 0-1 in favor of Santa Clara