Rio Ave vs FC Arouca: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Rio Ave
WDLDL
12th place in Portugal Primera Liga
1
0-3
FT
31/01/2026 14:00
FC Arouca
LWLDW
8th place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs FC Arouca on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs FC Arouca preview before placing your bet.

  • Rio Ave will face FC Arouca in Portugal Primera Liga on January 31, 2026 at 14:00.
  • Rio Ave are currently 12th with 36 points after 34 matches.
  • FC Arouca sit 8th with 42 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.33.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
14:00

2026-01-31

Rio Ave vs FC Arouca - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
2026-01-31 14:00
38
28
34
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
2.33
FT
0-3 0-1
-
weather
10℃～11℃
STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 FC Porto FC Porto
88 34 28 4 2 66 18 48
02 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 89 24 65
03 Benfica Benfica
80 34 23 11 0 74 25 49
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
59 34 16 11 7 64 36 28
05 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
56 34 15 11 8 42 29 13
06 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
50 34 13 11 10 47 38 9
07 Moreirense Moreirense
43 34 12 7 15 37 49 -12
08 FC Arouca FC Arouca
42 34 12 6 16 47 64 -17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
42 34 12 6 16 39 51 -12
10 Estoril Estoril
39 34 10 9 15 54 57 -3
11 Alverca Alverca
39 34 10 9 15 35 52 -17
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
36 34 8 12 14 35 57 -22
13 Santa Clara Santa Clara
36 34 9 9 16 32 41 -9
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
30 34 6 12 16 38 56 -18
16 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
30 34 6 12 16 31 57 -26
17 CD Tondela CD Tondela
28 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28
18 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
21 34 3 12 19 27 67 -40
Head To Head
23/08/2025 15:30
FC Arouca FC Arouca
3 - 3
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
10/02/2025 16:15
FC Arouca FC Arouca
1 - 1
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
01/09/2024 13:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 0
FC Arouca FC Arouca
POR D1
20/07/2024 06:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
3 - 2
FC Arouca FC Arouca
INT CF
19/04/2024 15:15
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 1
FC Arouca FC Arouca
POR D1
10/12/2023 14:00
FC Arouca FC Arouca
2 - 2
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
FC Arouca
2
33%
Draw
4
67%
Rio Ave
0
0%
Rio Ave Rio Ave Last 6 matches
17/01/2026 16:30
Rio Ave 0 - 2 Benfica
POR D1
04/01/2026 11:30
Rio Ave 3 - 1 Casa Pia AC
POR D1
28/12/2025 16:30
Sporting CP 4 - 0 Rio Ave
POR D1
20/12/2025 14:00
Gil Vicente 2 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
13/12/2025 14:00
Rio Ave 0 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes
POR D1
06/12/2025 14:00
AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches FC Arouca FC Arouca
17/01/2026 14:00
AVS Futebol SAD 0 - 1 FC Arouca
POR D1
03/01/2026 11:30
CD Tondela 3 - 1 FC Arouca
POR D1
28/12/2025 11:30
FC Arouca 2 - 2 Gil Vicente
POR D1
21/12/2025 16:30
Santa Clara 0 - 0 FC Arouca
POR D1
14/12/2025 16:30
FC Arouca 1 - 0 Alverca
POR D1
07/12/2025 14:00
Estrela da Amadora 3 - 1 FC Arouca
POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
 FC Arouca
FC Arouca
34
Goals
Scored
22
Avg. per game
0.65
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
0.94
Scored
29
Avg. per game
0.85
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
0.94
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
15 (44%)19 (56%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
19 (56%)15 (44%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

FC Arouca

FC Arouca

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
FC Arouca FC Arouca
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.61 avg / game
Blocked
104 total
Avg. 3.35
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
Total shots
10.55 avg / game
Blocked
68 total
Avg. 2.27
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass FC Arouca FC Arouca
Total passes
12708
Avg. 385 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
13593
Avg. 412 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2588
Avg. 76.12 / game
 FC Arouca
FC Arouca
2817
Avg. 82.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1084
Avg. 31.88 / game
 FC Arouca
FC Arouca
1117
Avg. 32.85 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
Played games
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
6
Clean sheets
7
0.21
4.26
145
Corners
121
3.56
17.26
587
Throw-ins
641
18.85
1.38
47
Offsides
46
1.35
3.26
111
GK saves
91
2.68
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.62
89
Yellow card
93
2.74
0.18
6
Red card
9
0.26
12.47
424
Fouls
458
13.47
9.68
329
Tackles
313
9.21
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How We Build the Rio Ave vs FC Arouca Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs FC Arouca on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rio Ave vs FC Arouca Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rio Ave's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Arouca's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Rio Ave and FC Arouca sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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