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

Rio Ave

W D L D L

12th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0-3

31/01/2026 14:00

FC Arouca

L W L D W

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 are currently 12th with 36 points after 34 matches.
FC Arouca sit 8th with 42 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Rio Ave to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Rio Ave, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. FC Arouca have no wins, while 4 matches ended in draws.

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2026-01-31

Rio Ave vs FC Arouca - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

FC Arouca

2026-01-31 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Porto	88	34	28	4	2	66	18	48
02 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	89	24	65
03 Benfica	80	34	23	11	0	74	25	49
04 Sporting Braga	59	34	16	11	7	64	36	28
05 FC Famalicao	56	34	15	11	8	42	29	13
06 Gil Vicente	50	34	13	11	10	47	38	9
07 Moreirense	43	34	12	7	15	37	49	-12
08 FC Arouca	42	34	12	6	16	47	64	-17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes	42	34	12	6	16	39	51	-12
10 Estoril	39	34	10	9	15	54	57	-3
11 Alverca	39	34	10	9	15	35	52	-17
12 Rio Ave	36	34	8	12	14	35	57	-22
13 Santa Clara	36	34	9	9	16	32	41	-9
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	37	45	-8
15 Estrela da Amadora	30	34	6	12	16	38	56	-18
16 Casa Pia AC	30	34	6	12	16	31	57	-26
17 CD Tondela	28	34	6	10	18	27	55	-28
18 AVS Futebol SAD	21	34	3	12	19	27	67	-40

Head To Head

23/08/2025 15:30

FC Arouca

3 - 3

Rio Ave

POR D1

10/02/2025 16:15

FC Arouca

1 - 1

Rio Ave

POR D1

01/09/2024 13:00

Rio Ave

1 - 0

FC Arouca

POR D1

20/07/2024 06:00

Rio Ave

3 - 2

FC Arouca

INT CF

19/04/2024 15:15

Rio Ave

1 - 1

FC Arouca

POR D1

10/12/2023 14:00

FC Arouca

2 - 2

Rio Ave

POR D1

Rio Ave

33%

Draw

67%

FC Arouca

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

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

Played games

Rio Ave

FC Arouca

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

10 (59%)7 (41%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

13 (76%)4 (24%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

FC Arouca

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

FC Arouca

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

12.41 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 4.40

FC Arouca

Total shots

10.38 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.93

Rio Ave Pass FC Arouca

Total passes

6691

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

6331

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

Played games

FC Arouca

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.18

5.12

Corners

3.76

18.24

310

Throw-ins

283

16.65

1.24

Offsides

1.12

3.24

GK saves

2.47

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

FC Arouca

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.53

3.24

0.29

0.29

12.29

209

Fouls

232

13.65

9.41

160

Tackles

147

8.65

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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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