Rafael Guillén
This Sunday, April 16, two teams that were fighting for European spots will face off in this Rio Ave vs Casa Pia match. Both teams fell short and are currently positioned in the middle of the standings, mathematically safe from relegation. However, there are still chances for them to pull off a great performance that would help them qualify for continental competitions, but it seems unlikely given what is left of the tournament.
At JefeBet, we are ready to provide you with the best sports betting information and Primeira Liga predictions. So, here is our prediction for this exciting clash between Rio Ave vs Casa Pia.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Rio Ave vs Casa Pia Primeira Liga Matchday 28 Game on April 16, 2023
- Where: Dos Arcos Stadium, Vila do Conde, Portugal.
- When: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 4:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rio Ave (+148) / Tie (+185) / Casa Pia (+210)
- Asian Handicap: Rio Ave (AH -0.25, +112) / Casa Pia (AH +0.25, -136)
- Over/Under (1.5): Over (-186) / Under (+138)
- Both teams score: Yes (+120) / No (-157)
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Rio Ave
Rio Ave has remained winless for two games, and it has gone down in the standings. Before, the team was only one spot away from the Conference League, but now it has fallen further behind. It lost against Benfica, the team that seems to be the tournament champion, in a tough match but it managed to put up a good fight.
In fact, the Rio Ave team only lost 1-0, and it did some damage when it tried, but it wasn’t enough. The next game was a great match against Portimonense that ended in a 2-2 draw. However, their lack of attention and relaxation cost them. The team started off winning 2-0 and controlling the game, but in just 10 minutes, the match was tied. If the home team had just five more minutes, it could have turned the game around. This has been a constant problem for Rio Ave – it loses control and makes the game harder for itself.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Jhonatan; Renato Pantalon, Aderllan Santos, Patrick William; Costinha, Gonçalo Rodrigues, Andreas Samaris, Joao Graça, Fabio Ronaldo; André Pereira, Emmanuel Boateng.
Betting on Casa Pia
Casa Pia was on track to qualify for Europe for at least half a tournament, but now the team has been on the edge of falling out of the top spots for the last seven matchdays and are currently out of the cup zone, trailing the Conference League positions by six points with 21 points left to play for.
The team’s last two matches have resulted in defeats, costing it six vital points in its quest for Europe. It lost 3-1 to Vizela and Sporting Lisbon defeated them 4-3 in a thrilling game that could have gone either way. Casa Pia knows it has a golden opportunity to play in the European competitions, but it must get out of this bad moment.
Possible lineup: (3-4-3): Lucas Paes; Joao Nunes, Fernando Varela, Nermin Zolotic; Derick Poloni, Afonso Taira, Neto, Leonardo Lelo; Yuki Soma, Rafael Martins, Diogo Pinto.
JefeBet Prediction
The game is very evenly matched, Rio Ave is a strong home team with seven victories in 13 games played. Both teams score, but also concede goals. Rio Ave has scored 27 goals and conceded 31, while Casa Pia has scored 26 goals and conceded 31, almost identical numbers. Since they are so evenly matched in all fronts, at JefeBet, we believe they will draw in a match that will not remain goalless.
Prediction: Moneyline Tie (RIO 2-2 PIA).
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