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Braga vs Rio Ave prediction, betting odds & free tips 05/03/2023

*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Braga hope to recover from the poor set of results when they go up against Arouca. This Braga vs Rio Ave prediction will look at the league meeting between the two teams at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.

Braga vs Rio Ave – Free Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions

Braga ended up going through more disappointing results as the team were beaten 2-1 by Vitoria Guimaraes in the recent match. Rio Ave managed to make the most of home advantage by picking up a crucial 1-0 success over Chaves.

Draw

Rio Ave would have been a significantly better force coming into the game if the match was at home. However, they can still aim to take advantage of the poor form experienced by Sporting Braga in the recent encounters. There have been three defeats in the last four games for Braga, as they have been sliding down in terms of confidence. The European action has not worked out very well for the team and the low confidence was very much apparent in the recent loss to Vitoria Guimaraes. This Braga vs Rio Ave prediction anticipates a stalemate against Rio Ave.

Total goals over 2.5

Sporting Braga have been all over the place and defensively the team has been able to witness more than 2.5 goals in four out of the last five matches. Rio Ave may not provide the same level of confidence when it comes to scoring goals in away matches, but this Braga vs Rio Ave prediction would back over 2.5 goals in this game.

Both teams to score – yes

Rio Ave have been unable to score in three out of the recent four matches on the road, but they are likely to be motivated by Braga’s big defensive problem in recent weeks. The Braga vs Rio Ave odds see a lot of value in backing both teams to score.

Team News, Analysis, and Preview of Braga vs Rio Ave Match

Braga

Braga have seen a sharp decline in form in the last couple of games. Since the thrashing at the hands of Fiorentina, the team has suffered two more defeats. Braga manager Artur Jorge comes into the game with his team still in the third place but the advantage over Sporting CP has been cut down to just two points – albeit having played a game more. Alvaro Djalo and Sikou Niakate are out of the Braga vs Rio Ave lineups.

Rio Ave

Rio Ave come into the fixture with the team having done quite well in recent matches. Manager Luís Freire does have a couple of selection headaches coming into the match. Renato Pantalon and Joao Graca are suspended for the Braga – Rio Ave game while Joca and Vitor Gomes are missing due to injuries.

Everything about Odds, Stats, and H2H Numbers for Braga vs Rio Ave

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Highest odds accross 7 bookmakers

Braga

bet365 1

Draw

betfair 1

Rio Ave

unibet 1
Bookmakers comparison
Bookmaker
Braga Braga
Draw
Rio Ave Rio
betfair 1
10bet
ladbrokes 1
bet365 1
williamhill
bwin
unibet 1

Head to Head

11/09/22

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Braga

2

3

17/04/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Braga

0

0

22/12/20

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Braga

Rio Ave

3

0

30/06/20

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Braga

4

3

02/12/19

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Braga

Rio Ave

2

0

Last Five - Braga2999

05/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

49531

Famalicao

2999

Braga

1

4

W

01/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

3001

Sporting

2999

Braga

5

0

L

21/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

3003

Pacos Ferreira

2999

Braga

1

2

W

14/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

2995

Boavista

2999

Braga

0

1

W

11/01/23

Portugal Cup Portugal

3009

Guimaraes

2999

Braga

2

3

W

Last Five - Rio Ave3036

06/02/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

3001

Sporting

3036

Rio Ave

1

0

L

29/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

5136

Vizela

3036

Rio Ave

3

1

L

22/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

49531

Famalicao

3036

Rio Ave

0

0

D

14/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

3003

Pacos Ferreira

3036

Rio Ave

1

0

L

07/01/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

3009

Guimaraes

3036

Rio Ave

0

0

D

FAQs on Braga vs Rio Ave game

Braga vs Rio Ave prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Estádio Municipal de Braga

When will this match start? March 05, 2023 at 20:30 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Braga

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