Rio Ave v Estoril prediction
Team pages: Rio Ave · Estoril · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Rio Ave v Estoril, Primeira Liga on Sun, 31 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Rio Ave host Estoril in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 31 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Estoril are winless in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Rio Ave’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Rio Ave’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Rio Ave have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 2.43. Rio Ave have scored eight goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rio Ave have conceded 17 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Five of Estoril’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in nine of Estoril’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Estoril have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.38 points per game, scoring 0.63 and conceding 1.38. Estoril have scored four goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Estoril have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Rio Ave (14th) and Estoril (18th) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rio Ave the stronger side, 134 rating points above Estoril (Rio Ave 1466, Estoril 1332, after at least 212 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Estoril 0–2 Rio Ave.
Team news
Predicted Rio Ave XI (4-2-3-1): E. van der Gouw, F. Petrasso, G. Mancha, G. Liavas, N. Abbey, T. Nikitscher, D. Bezerra, A. Ntoi, D. Nascimento, M. Patricío, T. Monteiro — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jalen Blesa (5.1 per match over eight appearances, three goals and one assist) and Diogo Bezerra (3.6 per match over eight appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Rio Ave’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rio Ave (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jalen Blesa averages 1.0 shots per 90 over 696 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances. Diogo Bezerra averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 630 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Estoril XI (4-2-3-1): J. Robles, I. Sierra, Ferro, R. Sánchez, F. Medrano, J. Carvalho, J. Holsgrove, A. Tsoungui, A. Lacximicant, R. Guitane, Y. Begraoui — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jordan Holsgrove (4.4 per match over five appearances, one assist) and Rafik Guitane (3.4 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Estoril’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Estoril (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jordan Holsgrove averages 3.0 key passes per 90 over 387 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last five appearances. Rafik Guitane averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 368 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Primeira Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rio Ave 2 · draws 2 · Estoril 2 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L · Estoril 0W 2D 3L
Rio Ave v Estoril (Primeira Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 16 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rio Ave for / against | Line | Estoril for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.5 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4 for · 6.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.57 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 7.86 for · 16.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.86 for · 15.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.29 for · 6 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.29 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.86 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.86 for · 13.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.43 for · 1.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.86 for · 1.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| A. Ntoi n 8 | 66.4 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| D. Špikić n 8 | 46.8 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | — |
| S. Garcia n 5 | 58.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sellouki n 8 | 53.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| S. Clemmensen n 8 | 62.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Tamble Monteiro n 8 | 55.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Miguel Patricío n 5 | 41.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blesa n 8 | 87 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Diogo Bezerra n 8 | 78.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| S. Clemmensen n 8 | 62.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Roland Galčík n 8 | 40.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Diogo Nascimento n 8 | 57.5 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 39.9 | 4.8 |
| N. Abbey n 8 | 73.5 | 3.1 |
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 3 |
| G. Liavas n 8 | 68.9 | 2 |
| Pedro Amaral n 8 | 62.3 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. van der Gouw n 8 | 91.1 | 3.5 |
Estoril
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Arnolin n 4 | 29.3 | 3.1 | 1.5 | — |
| Tiago Brito n 8 | 22.6 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Peixinho n 8 | 18.3 | 2.5 | 3.7 | — |
| A. Tsoungui n 8 | 74.1 | 2.4 | 2.3 | — |
| Xeka n 8 | 70.4 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Omerovic n 8 | 71.5 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Jordan Arnolin n 4 | 29.3 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Peixinho n 8 | 18.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| André Lacximicant n 8 | 60.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Y. Begraoui n 8 | 90 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Omerovic n 8 | 71.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Pedro Carvalho n 8 | 16 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Peixinho n 8 | 18.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Y. Begraoui n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Robin n 8 | 41.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Carvalho n 8 | 16 | 4.2 |
| Tiago Brito n 8 | 22.6 | 4 |
| Ferro n 8 | 75.4 | 3.4 |
| Fernando Medrano n 8 | 84.5 | 3.2 |
| Peixinho n 8 | 18.3 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Robles n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rio Ave v Estoril — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-22 Estoril 0–2 Rio Ave
- 2026-03-22 Estoril 1–2 Rio Ave
- 2025-11-01 Rio Ave 0–4 Estoril
- 2025-02-22 Estoril 2–1 Rio Ave
- 2024-09-21 Rio Ave 2–2 Estoril
- 2024-01-31 Rio Ave 1–1 Estoril
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Estoril?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rio Ave won 2, Estoril won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Estoril?
- Recent form — Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L; Estoril 0W 2D 3L.
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