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As Rio Ave FC prepares to host FC Alverca in a Liga Portugal clash on April 4, 2026, recent form suggests an intriguing matchup. Rio Ave boasts a solid performance, securing victories in three of their last five matches, indicating a tactical cohesion and confidence that can be crucial as they approach familiar surroundings at home. Their attack may prove pivotal, as they look to exploit Alverca’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Conversely, Alverca struggles to find form, having failed to win any of their last five outings. This lack of momentum could impact their match strategy and morale, potentially leaving them exposed against a confident Rio Ave side.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.51 for a Rio Ave win compared to 2.68 for an Alverca triumph, reflecting a closely matched contest. Probability assessments suggest a 38.3% chance of a home win, a 27.1% chance of a draw, and a 34% chance favoring Alverca away.
Predictions indicate a likely final score of 1:1, underscoring the potential for a competitive encounter. Given both teams’ current trajectories, anticipation surrounds whether Rio Ave can capitalize on their home advantage or if Alverca will finally find a breakthrough.
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| Rio Ave 37.2% |
Draw 27.8% |
Alverca 34.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.56 | 3.45 | 2.71 | |
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2.52 | 3.35 | 2.68 | |
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2.62 | 3.45 | 2.78 | Watch and Bet |
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2.5 | 3.25 | 2.63 | |
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2.52 | 3.48 | 2.67 |
Latest Results
| 22.03.26 Estoril Praia – Rio Ave FC – 1:2 15.03.26 Rio Ave FC – Estrela da Amadora – 2:1 09.03.26 CD Tondela – Rio Ave FC – 0:1 01.03.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Famalicão – 0:0 22.02.26 FC Porto – Rio Ave FC – 1:0 |
22.03.26 FC Alverca – Sporting Lisbon – 1:4 14.03.26 Gil Vicente – FC Alverca – 2:2 07.03.26 FC Alverca – AVS Futebol SAD – 0:0 28.02.26 Vitoria Guimarães – FC Alverca – 1:1 21.02.26 FC Alverca – CD Santa Clara – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.11.25 FC Alverca – Rio Ave FC – 1:1 23.11.24 FC Alverca – Rio Ave FC – 2:3 penalties 24.11.19 Rio Ave FC – FC Alverca – 1:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto | 27 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 54:11 | 43 | 72 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 26 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 68:15 | 53 | 65 |
| 3 | Benfica | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 58:17 | 41 | 65 |
| 4 | Braga | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 53:27 | 26 | 46 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 33:22 | 11 | 45 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 39:28 | 11 | 42 |
| 7 | Estoril | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 48:44 | 4 | 37 |
| 8 | Moreirense | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 31:39 | -8 | 35 |
| 9 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 29:42 | -13 | 32 |
| 10 | Rio Ave | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 28:46 | -18 | 30 |
| 11 | Alverca | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 27:45 | -18 | 29 |
| 12 | Arouca | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 34:55 | -21 | 29 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 24:31 | -7 | 28 |
| 14 | Estrela | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 33:45 | -12 | 28 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 26:48 | -22 | 24 |
| 16 | Nacional | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 29:39 | -10 | 22 |
| 17 | Tondela | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19:39 | -20 | 20 |
| 18 | AFS | 27 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 18:58 | -40 | 11 |
Liga Portugal Outrights
1. FC Porto: 1.11 (80.75%)
2. Sporting CP: 7.23 (12.38%)
3. Benfica: 13.03 (6.87%)
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