Juan Camilo Vergara
The Primeira Liga is entering its final stretch, and this weekend marks the start of matchday 31, featuring a crucial match between Maritimo vs Rio Ave, in which the home team will be in desperate need of a win to stay afloat.
Rio Ave currently sits comfortably at 11th place with 38 points and has no pressure. Maritimo, on the other hand, is struggling at 16th place with only 22 points, trailing six points behind the safety zone, so every remaining match is a do-or-die situation for them.
Right away, at JefeBet we offer the best betting odds and coverage of Portuguese soccer. Keep up with all the exciting action of this upcoming match between Marítimo vs Rio Ave. Don’t miss out on the latest updates and insights of this thrilling match.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Maritimo vs Rio Ave Primeira Liga Matchday 31 Game on May 7, 2023
- Where: Estádio dos Barreiros, Funchal, Portugal
- When: Sunday, May 7, 2023, 10:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Marítimo (+143) / Tie (+200) / Rio Ave (+195)
- Asian Handicap: Marítimo (AH -0.25, +112) / Rio Ave (AH +0.25, -136)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-167)
- Both teams score: Yes (-109) / No (-120)
All odds are provided by Unibet
Betting on Maritimo
Marítimo is heading into this match after two consecutive defeats against Vitória and Famalicão, which have them highly complicated in the relegation issue. With four games to go, the home team needs to win at least three games to try to avoid the relegation playoff.
Considering that one of the remaining games on their schedule is a visit to Sporting Lisbon, it really looks very complicated for them to catch Estoril in the 15th position in the standings.
To make matters worse, playing at home, Marítimo has a record of five wins, two draws and eight defeats, with 18 goals scored and 21 conceded.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcelo Carne; Paulinho, Junior Zainadine, Moises Mosquera, Vitor Costa; Joao Afonso, Val; Andre Filipe Cunha Vidigal, Xadas, Felix Correia; Brayan Riascos.
Betting on Rio Ave
Rio Ave defeated Arouca by a score of 1-0 in the previous matchday thanks to a goal by Paulo Vitor in the 68th minute, thus ending a streak of four games without winning three points. The visitors have already secured their permanence in the Portuguese top flight, so they will be able to play these four remaining dates in peace and quiet.
Unfortunately for the visitors, they will not be able to count on Renato Pantalon due to suspension and Joca due to a knee injury.
Playing as visitors, Rio Ave registers two wins, six draws and seven defeats, with a balance of 15 goals scored and 24 conceded. The last time they won away was on March 17 by a score of 2-0 against Santa Clara.
Probable lineup (3-4-3): Jhonatan Luis da Siqueira; Vitor Gomez, Aderllan Santos, Patrick William; Costinha, Andreas Samaris, Guga, Fabio Ronaldo; Joao Graca, Andre Pereira, Emmanuel Boateng.
JefeBet Prediction
In their last direct confrontation, they drew 1-1 on December 23, 2022. However, at JefeBet we believe that the locals will prevail in this match, taking into account the need and desperation they will have on top of them. In addition, they will be facing a squad that is already calm and with nothing to fight for.
Prediction: Moneyline of Marítimo (MAR 1-0 RIO)
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