Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
1
Value bet: Academico Viseu to win @ 1.91 – our chance 59% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultAcademico Viseu to win ✓59% · @1.91
Double chanceAcademico Viseu or draw ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.84
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave preview and prediction
The match
The Primeira Liga sees Academico Viseu take on Rio Ave on Sunday 1 November, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Academico Viseu are 6th with 20 points from 11 games (in the top half), while Rio Ave sit 17th on 7 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Academico Viseu's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to FC Porto 0–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Rio Ave's last 5: LWWLD Most recently they lost to Famalicao 0–4 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Academico Viseu arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Academico Viseu and 1.0 for Rio Ave. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Academico Viseu 59%, draw 22%, Rio Ave 20%.
Safer route: Academico Viseu or draw (80%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Academico Viseu to win at 1.91 – 59% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Academico Viseu or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Academico Viseu 1–1 Rio Ave. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Academico Viseu59%fair 1.70 · @1.91
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.40
Rio Ave20%fair 5.05 · @3.80
2.94Expected goals
1.92Academico Viseu xG
1.02Rio Ave xG
58%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–010%
2–110%
2–010%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Academico Viseu 1.9 – 1.0 Rio Ave 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
Academico Viseu to win✓
59%
1.70
1.91 ▲
Double chance
Academico Viseu or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Academico Viseu ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Academico Viseu / FT Academico Viseu✗
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.84
–
Form
Academico Viseu – last 6
LWLWWW
28 Oct
@ FC Porto
0–1
L
25 Oct
@ Sporting CP
2–1
W
18 Oct
@ Fátima
0–1
L
10 Oct
vs Estoril
2–1
W
20 Sep
@ Estrela
2–0
W
12 Sep
vs Vitória SC
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rio Ave – last 6
LWWLDL
25 Oct
vs Famalicao
0–4
L
17 Oct
@ Louletano
1–0
W
11 Oct
vs Nacional
3–2
W
19 Sep
@ Alverca
0–1
L
14 Sep
vs Estrela
3–3
D
6 Sep
@ Santa Clara
0–4
L
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Academico Viseu and Rio Ave.
What is the prediction for Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Our pick is Academico Viseu or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
On our numbers Academico Viseu have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rio Ave 20%.
How many goals will there be in Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Our predicted score is Academico Viseu 1–1 Rio Ave, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 19:00 (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.
