Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Revelação U23 sees Rio Ave U23 take on Portimonense U23 on Tuesday 21 April, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT). Rio Ave U23 are 4th with 19 points from 11 games (in the top four), while Portimonense U23 sit 17th on 10 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Rio Ave U23's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Estoril U23 0–2 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Portimonense U23's last 5: LLDLD Most recently they lost to Vizela U23 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Rio Ave U23 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Rio Ave U23 and 0.8 for Portimonense U23. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 57% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Rio Ave U23 to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Rio Ave U23 2–0 Portimonense U23. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rio Ave U2368%fair 1.47 · @1.48
Draw18%fair 5.70 · @4.20
Portimonense U2314%fair 6.91 · @5.40
2.96Expected goals
2.13Rio Ave U23 xG
0.83Portimonense U23 xG
57%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Rio Ave U23 2.1 – 0.8 Portimonense U23 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rio Ave U23 to win✓
68%
1.47
1.48
Double chance
Rio Ave U23 or draw✓
86%
1.17
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
79%
1.27
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.74
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.48
Half-time result
Rio Ave U23 ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rio Ave U23 / FT Rio Ave U23✓
44%
2.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
12%
8.54
–
Form
Rio Ave U23 – last 6
LWLWWW
14 Apr
vs Estoril U23
0–2
L
8 Apr
vs Marítimo U23
3–1
W
29 Mar
@ Estrela U23
0–1
L
18 Mar
vs Gil Vicente U23
3–2
W
10 Mar
@ Farense U23
1–0
W
24 Feb
vs Vizela U23
3–2
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Portimonense U23 – last 6
LLDLDL
14 Apr
vs Vizela U23
1–2
L
8 Apr
@ União Leiria U23
2–4
L
23 Mar
vs Estoril U23
1–1
D
10 Mar
@ Marítimo U23
1–2
L
3 Mar
vs Estrela U23
0–0
D
24 Feb
@ Gil Vicente U23
3–5
L
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rio Ave U23 and Portimonense U23.
What is the prediction for Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23?
Our pick is Rio Ave U23 to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23?
On our numbers Rio Ave U23 have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Portimonense U23 14%.
How many goals will there be in Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23?
Our predicted score is Rio Ave U23 2–0 Portimonense U23, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23?
Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 (Liga Revelação U23) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
