Estoril vs Rio Ave: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Estoril take on Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Estoril sit 18th in the Primeira Liga on 2 points from 7 games, while Rio Ave are 16th on 4 points.

Final result: Estoril 0–2 Rio Ave. Rio Ave won the match.

Estoril come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 games (LLDLL), scoring in 2 of them.

Rio Ave come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (WLLDL), scoring in 2 of them.

In their last 15 meetings, Estoril have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 5 against Rio Ave. These fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 47% of them.

Defensively, Estoril kept 2 clean sheets and Rio Ave kept 4 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.