The Primeira Liga - the flagship competition of the association — reaches matchday 12 with a fixture between F.C. Arouca and Rio Ave FC at Estádio Municipal on at . F.C. Arouca (5.) enter this game having won 1 from 1 home games recently and won 0 - 1 against F.C. Alverca last time out. Rio Ave FC (17.) suffered defeat against FC Famalicão (0 - 4). Their attacking record this season stands at goals — an average of per game. In the last 6 months, they have scored and conceded in away games. Our AI-powered probability-based forecast currently points to F.C. Arouca to win in front of their home crowd in the top flight at 56%.
Top Betting Tips and Best Odds for the Primeira Liga Fixture
Three-Way BetF.C. Arouca56%9/13·RollinoT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 Goals52%9/10·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 2.5 Goals52%9/10·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Statistical help for successful sports betting
Three-Way BetF.C. Arouca 56% · X 24% · Rio Ave FC 20%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 49% · No 51%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 48% · Under 52%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 26% · Under 74%Correct Score1-013%1-111%2-011%
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9/1327/1037/10Odd last updated:Performance Overview: Form, Goals and Recent Results Compared
F.C. Arouca Form
Last 5 games
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On the previous matchday, F.C. Arouca went up against F.C. Alverca and came away with all three points at 0 - 1. The result means they carry real momentum into this upcoming match.
Over the past 6 months, F.C. Arouca have won 2, drawn and lost of their 2 games. At home they have picked up 1 wins from 1 fixtures, losing . They have scored 2 goals in total during this period – an average of 1 per game.
F.C. Arouca's most recent 2 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 2 goals (1 per game) while conceding ( per game). In terms of home performances, F.C. Arouca have won 1, drawn and lost of their 1 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.
Rio Ave FC Form
Last 5 games
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The most recent game for Rio Ave FC saw them take on FC Famalicão, with the match ending 0 - 4. The defeat underlines the need for a strong response when they visit Estádio Municipal. They now make the trip to Estádio Municipal for this Primeira Liga clash.
In the last 6 months, Rio Ave FC have played 2 games, winning 1 of them. Their away record in that period reads wins and defeats from matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 3 goals while conceding 6 – a defensive average of 3 per game.
In their last 2 games, Rio Ave FC have scored a total of 3 goals — an average of 1.5 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 6 goals, giving them an average of 3 against per game. Their away record in that period shows wins from games on the road.
Stats per Game
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Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 2 |  Benfica Lisbon | 11 | 20 | 28 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 |  CD Santa Clara | 11 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | F.C. Arouca Home | 11 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| · · · 9 places · · · | ||||
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 11 | -14 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC Away | 11 | -15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Estoril Praia | 10 | -14 | 2 |
Last Meetings
01/31/2026
Rio Ave FC
F.C. Arouca
F.C. Arouca
0-3
08/23/2025
F.C. Arouca
Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC
3-3
02/10/2025
F.C. Arouca
Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC
1-1
09/01/2024
Rio Ave FC
F.C. Arouca
F.C. Arouca
1-0
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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