Louletano v Rio Ave prediction

Form and momentum

Louletano have scored in six consecutive matches (last 15 results). Nine of Louletano’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Louletano’s last 15 results (47%).

Rio Ave are winless in their last four matches (last 15 results). Seven of Rio Ave’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Rio Ave’s last 15 results (40%).

The shape of the game

At home, Louletano have five wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 9 home matches — 1.89 points per game, scoring 1.56 and conceding 0.44.

At away, Rio Ave have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.25 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 1.25.

TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rio Ave the stronger side, 212 rating points above Louletano (1685 v 1896, after at least 20 rated matches each).

Players to watch

By TACTIX Impact, J. Blesa (4.6 per match over seven appearances, two goals and one assist) and Diogo Bezerra (3.2 per match over seven appearances, three assists) have been Rio Ave’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rio Ave: J. Blesa 0.9 shots per 90 (618 minutes), a shot in 5 of the last 7 appearances; Diogo Bezerra 1.3 key passes per 90 (554 minutes), a key pass in 3 of the last 7 appearances (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off).