Rio Ave vs Arouca predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an upcoming clash in Liga Portugal, Rio Ave FC will face FC Arouca at home on January 31, 2026. Both teams have had a tough run of form recently, with Rio Ave FC winning only 1 of their last 5 matches and FC Arouca also managing to secure victory in just 1 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have slightly favored Rio Ave FC with odds of 1.97 for a home win compared to 3.6 for an away win for FC Arouca. Our model prediction aligns with this sentiment, giving Rio Ave FC a 47.8% chance of winning, a 25.9% chance of a draw, and a 26.4% chance of FC Arouca coming out on top.

Both teams will be looking to turn their recent fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. Rio Ave FC will have the home advantage, which could play a crucial role in the outcome of the match. However, FC Arouca will be eager to upset the odds and claim a valuable away win. It promises to be an intriguing battle with both teams striving for success.

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Rio Ave 39.8%

Draw 30.6%

Arouca 29.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Liga Portugal Rio Ave: 0.1% Arouca: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.49	3.03	3.14
	2.52	2.98	2.98
	2.34	3.16	3.48	Watch and Bet
	2.4	3.1	2.88
	2.27	3.11	3.38
	2.2	3.1	3.2

Latest Results

25.01.26 Atletico Nacional – Rio Ave FC – 4:0 17.01.26 Rio Ave FC – SL Benfica – 0:2 04.01.26 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 3:1 28.12.25 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 4:0 20.12.25 Gil Vicente – Rio Ave FC – 2:2

24.01.26 FC Arouca – Sporting Lisbon – 1:2 17.01.26 AVS Futebol SAD – FC Arouca – 0:1 03.01.26 CD Tondela – FC Arouca – 3:1 28.12.25 FC Arouca – Gil Vicente – 2:2 21.12.25 CD Santa Clara – FC Arouca – 0:0

Facts

A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 12 and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rio Ave won 1.

Rio Ave is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Arouca has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Rio Ave might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rio Ave won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 22:22. (average 1.1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Rio Ave won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:7. (average 1.4:0.9).

Latest Head To Head

23.08.25 FC Arouca – Rio Ave FC – 3:3 10.02.25 FC Arouca – Rio Ave FC – 1:1 01.09.24 Rio Ave FC – FC Arouca – 1:0 19.04.24 Rio Ave FC – FC Arouca – 1:1 10.12.23 FC Arouca – Rio Ave FC – 2:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	FC Porto	18	17	1	0	37:4	33	52
2	Sporting CP	19	15	3	1	52:10	42	48
3	Benfica	18	12	6	0	38:11	27	42
4	Gil Vicente	18	8	7	3	24:13	11	31
5	Braga	18	8	6	4	32:18	14	30
6	Moreirense	19	9	3	7	26:26	0	30
7	Famalicao	18	7	5	6	21:14	7	26
8	Estoril	19	7	5	7	37:31	6	26
9	Vitoria Guimaraes	19	7	4	8	20:27	-7	25
10	Alverca	18	7	2	9	19:28	-9	23
11	Nacional	19	5	5	9	26:28	-2	20
12	Rio Ave	19	4	8	7	22:35	-13	20
13	Estrela	18	4	7	7	23:32	-9	19
14	Santa Clara	19	4	5	10	14:21	-7	17
15	Arouca	19	4	5	10	20:44	-24	17
16	Casa Pia	19	3	6	10	20:38	-18	15
17	Tondela	18	3	3	12	12:30	-18	12
18	AFS	19	0	5	14	14:47	-33	5

Liga Portugal Outrights

1. FC Porto: 1.24 (69.74%)

2. Sporting CP: 4.64 (18.67%)

3. Benfica: 10.36 (8.36%)

4. Aves: 100 (0.87%)

5. Estoril: 280.2 (0.31%)

6. Gil Vicente: 280.2 (0.31%)

7. Moreirense: 280.2 (0.31%)

8. Braga: 280.2 (0.31%)

9. Famalicao: 380.2 (0.23%)

10. Estrela da Amadora: 780.2 (0.11%)

11. Vitoria Guimaraes: 780.2 (0.11%)

12. Rio Ave: 880.2 (0.1%)

13. Alverca: 880.2 (0.1%)

14. Santa Clara: 980.2 (0.09%)

15. Tondela: 980.2 (0.09%)

16. Arouca: 980.2 (0.09%)

17. Nacional: 980.2 (0.09%)

18. Casa Pia: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. AFS: 2300.5 (0.04%)

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