Estrela vs Rio Ave prediction 23/12/2024 | Primeira Liga

• Date: 23/12/2024
• Competition: Primeira Liga
• KO: 21:45 CET
• Venue: Estádio José Gomes (Amadora)

Primeira Liga action takes place at Estádio José Gomes this weekend as Estrela takes on old  Rio Ave

Estrela vs Rio Ave Betting Tips: Estrela to win / Over 1.5 Team Goals

Relegation-threatened Estrela comes into Monday's match sitting in 15th place with 12 points from 14 matches, following a 2:0 defeat to Porto at Estádio Do Dragão. 

Despite sitting inside the drop zone, the hosts shown strong form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches at Estádio José Gomes. Estrela scored at least two goals in all five games while claiming victory in three, including a 2:1 win against Arouca last time out.

Rio Ave, currently 11th in the Primeira Liga with 16 points, salvaged a 2:2 draw against Vitória Guimarães in their last league outing at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. 

However, Petit´s side have struggled with six losses and just one win in seven away matches. The visitors leaked 16 goals in those defeats.

While Estrela have not beaten Rio Ave in any of four previous attempts, Monday´s fixture surely represents a great opportunity to claim another three points against a side that have been so poor on their travels this season.

Considering the contrasting home and away form of these sides, an Estrela win looks the likeliest outcome, while I also fancy José Faria´s side to keep up their pattern of scoring at least two goals. 

A home win with over 1.5 team goals looks to offer plenty of value on Monday.