A football match between Vitória SC and Rio Ave of the Liga Portugal will take place in Portugal on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at 15:30h (UTC), check the Vitória SC vs Rio Ave betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Vitória SC vs Rio Ave will occur
The game is set to be played in the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques stadium, in the city of Guimarães, with a capacity for 30008 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.
Introduction to the Vitória SC vs Rio Ave betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga Portugal, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.49 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.94 goals per match.
Vitória SC last match
Vitória SC come from a draw in the last match. The game against Boavista, valid for the Liga Portugal, ended with a 1-1. The team coached by Á. Pacheco lined up in the last match with a 3-4-3 formation.
The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.25.
Despite the team’s less-than-exciting average performance, Jota Silva is certainly one of the players on the roster to watch for the future. On the field he showed a good physical presence and good footwork, proving to be crucial to Vitória SC game.
Rio Ave last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga Portugal, Rio Ave, who used a 3-4-3 formation, faced the Vizela team with a final score of 1-1.
In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 3.20.
Vitória SC vs Rio Ave h2h
The last time these teams met was for a Club Friendlies match, on 15-07-2023, referring to the 2023 season, in a competitive game that ended with a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Vitória SC team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Rio Ave team, which has no wins recently.
Vitória SC
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
Considering the home team Vitória SC, standing in 5th place with 26 points in the Liga Portugal competition in Portugal. Their performance statistics have been such as 8 wins, 4 losses and, 2 draws.
Which means that the team is over Moreirense team who is in the position 6 in the 15th round and has a 1 point disadvantage.
Vitória SC analysis
After round number 14 in Liga Portugal, Vitória SC has 24 goals scored and 17 conceded.
As we approach the second round, Vitória SC is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 4.36 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Vitória SC will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
Over the course of the tournament, Vitória SC recorded an average ball possession of 48.79%. This indicates that the team usually does not impose its schemes, but adopts more guarded and defensive tactics. For the next game that Vitória SC will play against Rio Ave, fans would like to see more aggressive soccer from their team, and especially a few more goals.
While having won 3 games playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws.
In comparison to Rio Ave 1435 attacks and 16 goals, Vitória SC has had 1517 attacks and 24 goals.
Best goalscorer from Vitória SC
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is André. The Attacker has scored 5 times in this competition and helped Vitória SC avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Rio Ave
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Rio Ave team with 12 points currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
In the 15th round, the team holds the same amount of points that the Gil Vicente which is just above, in the 15th place.
Rio Ave analysis
Rio Ave counted 16 goals scored and 23 conceded at the end of Liga Portugal day number 14.
Best goalscorer from Rio Ave
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Emmanuel Boateng is the player to highlight. Helping Rio Ave with 3 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Vitória SC is André, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Rio Ave is Emmanuel Boateng, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Taking into consideration that Rio Ave scores an average of 0.83 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
A good thing to note for those wanting to get sports betting results is that there is an average of 5.58 corners per game.
Vitória SC is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.86 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Vitória SC in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Vitória SC has an average of 2.3 yellow cards per game over the 14 rounds, while Rio Ave has an average of 2.7. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.43 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Vitória SC vs Rio Ave betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 23rd, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimarães.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Club Friendlies match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
