Stadium: Estádio da Capital do Móvel
18.04.2025 17:30
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 April 2025
Rio Ave and Santa Clara will lock horns at the Estádio da Capital do Móvel on Friday, 18 April 2025. Rio Ave lost five of their last six games, while Santa Clara are unbeaten in three of their last five games. Who will win? Below, I have the team news, possibly starting lineup, head-to-head stats, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Rio Ave: form and statistics
Rio Ave returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Moreirense in their last game, with goals from Demir Ege Tiknaz and João Graca being the difference. The win ended their five-game losing run. They have now won two games in their last ten games. At home, they have lost three, drawn two, and won two of their last seven games. Rioavistas sit 12th on the table with 32 points in 29 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 47. The only achievement of this team this season is likely the fact that they avoided relegation because they are in a better position to avoid relegation.
Rio Ave: Lineup
Petit will continue with his favourite 4-2-3-1 formation, and Clayton Fernandes Silva is likely to return to the starting lineup after missing their last game against Moreirense due to accumulated yellow cards. This development will see Karem Zoabi return to the bench. Elsewhere, Jonathan Panzo is suspended for this match due to accumulated yellow cards, while Francisco Petrasso and Kiko Bondoso remain sidelined.
🔖 Rio Ave starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper – Cezary Miszta
Defenders – João Tome, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Konstantinos Kostoulas, Nelson Abbey
Defensive Midfielders — Demir Tiknaz, Brandon Aguilera Zamora
Midfielders – Andre Luiz, Joao Graca, Tiago Morais
Attackers — Clayton Fernandes Silva
⛔️ Out: Kiki Bondoso (inactive), Jonathan Panzo (accumulated yellow cards), Francisco Petrasso (muscle injury).
👤 Head coach: Petit
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Santa Clara: Form and statistics
Santa Clara suffered a 1-0 loss to Sporting in their last game, extending their losing streak to two games. However, they have remained unbeaten in three games before the two losses. On the road, Santa Clara are unbeaten in five of their last seven games. The Azoreans are already out of contention for the top four with only five games remaining in the season. Regardless, their run this season really deserves lots of commendations. They sit 6th on the table with 46 points in 29 games, having scored 28 goals and conceded 28.
Santa Clara: Lineup
Vasco Matos will maintain his 3-4-3 formation in this match, but he will need to replace Luis Rocha in the starting lineup after the defender received a red card in their last game against Sporting, with Frederico Venancio likely to fill the gap. Also, Ricardinho could return to the starting 11 after being dropped to the bench in their recent games.
🔖Santa Clara starting lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper – Gabriel Batista
Defenders – Sidney Lima, Frederico Venancio, Matheus Nunes
Midfielders – Lucas Soares, Pedro Ferreira, Adriano, Matheus Pereira
Attackers — Gabriel Silva, Joao Costa, Ricardinho
⛔️ Out: Pedro Pacheco (knee injury), Luis Rocha (red card)
👤 Head coach: Vasco Matos
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Rio Ave vs Santa Clara: head-to-head statistics
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Rio Ave vs Santa Clara: Betting Tips & Odds
- Rio Ave lost five of their last six games;
- Santa Clara are unbeaten in three of their last five games, and five of their last seven on the road. You can bet on Santa Clara to win at 2.57 odds on 1xbet;
- The last three games of Rio Ave saw fewer than three goals. You can be on the hosts to score less than two goals at 1.40 odds on 1xbet. The last eight games of Santa Clara saw fewer than three goals;
- Four of the last five games between the two sides saw fewer than three goals. 1xbet offers 1.60 odds for the game to see fewer than three goals.
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara match prediction 18 April 2025
Santa Clara suffered a narrow defeat to Sporting in their last game, but their impressive display in that game showed that they are truly a strong side in the league, and I don’t expect them to lose this game against a side that has lost five of their last six games. I expect the visitors to secure a win in this game and also keep a clean sheet.
Our betting tip for this match is to see fewer than three goals at 1.60 on 1xbet.
Our second betting tip on the match is Santa Clara Draw No Bet at 1.80 odds on Bet365.
Our final prediction for this match is Both Teams To Score-NO for 1.74 odds on Betway.
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