Rio Ave vs Vizela prediction, odds, and free betting tips (06/08/2022)

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Rio Ave’s first Primeira Liga match up on their return to the top division sees them take on Vizela at the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Vizela finished just outside the relegation zone last season.

Rio Ave vs Vizela – Predictions, Odds, & Best Betting Tips

This will be the first meeting between Rio Ave and Vizela since 2008. Both teams have been through a mediocre set of results in friendly games.

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Rio Ave victory

Rio Ave are likely to be highly motivated for this opening game of the campaign. They are returning to the top division after a year. Vizela finished just outside the bottom last season and the team only managed three victories in away games last season. One cannot expect a sizeable improvement on this front. The friendly games have also not gone well for Vizela apart from the recent win over Pacos Ferreira.

Total goals under 2.5

Vizela have struggled going forward with a string of disappointing pre-season games apart from the victory over Pacos Ferreira. Rio Ave have not been scoring a lot of goals either. This match is likely to end up with less than 2.5 goals.

Both teams to score – yes

The two teams do not carry a lot of offensive threat. It is quite clear from the friendly games that they might struggle to get a lot of goals. Last season, Vizela came up with just an average of one per game. However, a game against the potential competitor for the relegation places could bring out the best in both teams.

Rio Ave vs Vizela: Match Preview and Team News

Rio Ave

Rio Ave were able to get automatic promotion last season after finishing top of the second division. They did so by managing to score 52 goals – far from the highest in the league – while being very strong at the back. Manager Luis Freire continues to do an excellent job despite the lack of experience. André Pereira is out with a cruciate ligament rupture while Junio has a fractured fibula.

Vizela

Vizela have had a disastrous away form last season and they end up losing at both halves in the final three away games. A new season presents a good opportunity for Vizela to improve on this front. Ivanildo will be unavailable for the game due to suspension, while manager Alvaro Pacheco could give a debut for Diego Rosa.

Detailed Stats and Numbers for Rio Ave vs Vizela

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August 6, 2022

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Rio Ave vs Vizela
Head to Head
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Rio Ave
Last 5
30/07/22 EF	Rio Ave Rio Ave	1 - 0	Academico Viseu Academico Viseu
15/05/22 PSL	Rio Ave Rio Ave	3 - 0	Chaves Chaves
07/05/22 PSL	Sporting Covilha Sporting Covilha	0 - 1	Rio Ave Rio Ave
01/05/22 PSL	Rio Ave Rio Ave	1 - 0	Casa Pia Casa Pia
24/04/22 PSL	CD Mafra CD Mafra	1 - 1	Rio Ave Rio Ave

Vizela
Last 5
30/07/22 EF	Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira	1 - 2	Vizela Vizela
30/07/22 EF	Penafiel Penafiel	2 - 0	Vizela Vizela
14/05/22 PPL	Moreirense Moreirense	4 - 1	Vizela Vizela
08/05/22 PPL	Vizela Vizela	1 - 1	Maritimo Maritimo
30/04/22 PPL	FC Porto FC Porto	4 - 2	Vizela Vizela

FAQs on Rio Ave vs Vizela game

Where is the match going to take place? Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

When will this match start? August 06, 2022 at 15:30 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Rio Ave