Rio Ave vs Porto Prediction 03.01.2025 | Primeira Liga

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Monday, 3rd, February 2025
• Kickoff: 20:45 UK / 21:45 CEST
• Venue: Estadio do Rio Ave (Vila do Conde)

Porto will seek to get their championship ambitions back on track as they take on Rio Ave in Vila do Conde in Monday night’s Primeira Liga action.

It can undeniably be said that Rio Ave opened their duties in the new calendar year in a decent way where, among other things, they managed to progress to the quarterfinals of the Taca de Portugal thanks to a routine 3-1 thrashing of Casa Pia. In their latest top-flight action, the Green-Whites scraped a 2-1 victory against relegation-zone occupants Farense away from home, which allowed them to establish a comfortable six-point cushion over Estrela in the relegation playoff spot.

Meanwhile, Porto’s start to 2025 has been nothing short of a nightmare, as crushing results not only cost them a place in the League Cup final but also shook their title ambitions due to failing to secure a single win in their opening three league matches (D1 L2). The mood in the Dragoes camp slightly improved in midweek when Nico's strike proved enough to overcome Maccabi Tel Aviv and secure a Europa League playoff round, but now they shift their focus to the league, where they will aim to cut the six-point gap behind table-toppers Sporting CP.

Rio Ave vs Porto Betting Tips: BTTS

Since Porto has not been delivering performances worthy of a champion since the start of the year, there is a clear sense of uncertainty surrounding their displays, so it seems that a bet on goals might be the safer option in a match that could bring plenty of excitement. Rio Ave have been very tricky on their home ground this season, largely thanks to their attacking line, which has proven to be a real menace for any opponent, bagging at least two goals in five of their last seven home fixtures. The prospect of the Green-Whites continuing to break down opposition defenses look promising here, especially given the lack of discipline in Porto's backline, having kept a clean sheet in just two of their last 10 road matches in any format. Among other things, Primeira Liga meetings between these rivals in Vila do Conde have been entertaining, with the nets shaking at both ends in 10 of the last 12 encounters, and we believe there are quite high chances of another thrilling, action-packed contest.