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This Monday, February 6, Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisboa will face each other in the Primeira Liga, and here, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of these teams to see in depth how they have fared so far. In this article, we include key statistics and all the information you need to know ahead of this matchday 19 clash. We invite you to tell us who you think will win this highly anticipated Primeira Liga match.
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisboa will undoubtedly be exciting. Read all about it below!
Be sure to check our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisboa Primeira Liga Matchday 19 Game on February 6, 2023
- Where: Estádio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- When: Monday, February 6, 2023, 4:15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Rio Ave (+550) / Tie (+333) / Sporting Lisboa (-210)
- Asian Handicap by Unibet: Rio Ave (AH +1, +102) / Sporting Lisboa (AH -1, -125)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGMOver (-140) / Under (+100)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
Rio Ave Preview
Rio Ave is in 11th position in the Primeira Liga standings. The team has played 18 games so far, of which it has won 5, drawn 6 and lost 7. Additionally, the team has scored 18 goals and allowed 23. This means it has a -5 goal difference and 21 points, tied with Famalicão.
However, in the last five games, Rio Ave has not been able to achieve a win. In fact, it has achieved three draws: 1-1 against Marítimo, 0-0 against Vitoria Guimaraes, and 0-0 against Famalicão. The team has also suffered two losses: 0-1 against Paços Ferreira, and 3-1 against Vizela. These results have affected the team’s morale, as well as facing one of the best clubs in Portugal does.
The two goals Rio Ave was able to score in these matches were scored by Aderllan Santos and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu. It is clear that the team desperately needs a win to avoid being overtaken even by Estoril Praia, which is 14th in the standings.
Possible Rio Ave lineup (4-3-3): Jhonatan; Renato Pantalon, Antonio Alves, Aderlan Santos, Miguel Nóbrega; Miguel Baeza, Gonçalo Rodrigues, Vítor Gomes; Paulo Vitor, André Pereira, Emmanuel Boateng.
Sporting Lisboa Preview
On the other hand, Sporting Lisboa arrives to this game with an excellent performance in its record so far this season in the Primeira Liga. This team has set goals and it has achieved them, which is why it is in fourth place in the standings. In 18 matches played, Sporting Lisboa has won 11 games, drawn 2 and lost 5. Moreover, it has scored 38 goals and allowed exactly half as many. As a result, the team has attained 35 points and its place in the next round is assured.
In the last five instances of play in the Portuguese league, the team has won three matches, each with very good scores. Sporting Lisboa won against Paços Ferreira 3-0, against Vizela 2-1, and against Sporting Braga 5-0. Also, it has drawn in one occasion against Benfica 2-2, and lost one match against Marítimo 1-0. It has certainly been a fairly consistent performance, and this team will not be afraid ahead of the clash against Rio Ave.
In these matches, Sporting Lisboa has scored 12 goals and allowed only 4. The team’s goal scorers were Pedro Porro, Nuno Santos, Paulinho, Alexander Bah, Pedro Gonçalves, Hidemasa Morita, Marcus Edwards and Matheus Reis.
Possible Sporting Lisboa lineup (3-4-3): Antonio Adán; Jeremiah Juste, Gonçalo Inacio, Matheus Reis; Ricardo Esgaio, Rochinha, Dário Essugo, Pedro Porro; Francisco Trincao, Pedro Gonçalves, Paulinho.
JefeBet Prediction
The away team has much better chances in this Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisboa match. Not only is the team on a relentless winning streak, but also Rio Ave has lost a lot and doesn’t have what it takes to beat the team from the capital.
Prediction: Sporting Lisboa win 3-0.
