Rio Ave welcomes Sporting Braga hoping to put an end to their winless streak and show a more stable game in front of their own fans. The hosts lost 1:2 to Estoril in the last round, but overall they perform relatively well at home and rarely suffer heavy defeats. However, they will face a team that is fighting for a spot in the Champions League and is in excellent form.
Braga is the favoriteThe guests are on a seven-game unbeaten streak and need the three points to continue chasing the top positions. Braga won the first clash between the two teams this season convincingly with 4:0, but this time their task may be more difficult. Rio Ave will try to avoid a heavy defeat, and their home form shows that they can put up a serious fight.
Handicap bet: Rio Ave +1.5Although Braga is the favorite, Rio Ave usually performs steadily at home and does not lose by a large margin. It is expected to be a contested match, in which the hosts will try not to suffer a heavy defeat.
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