Rio Ave – Academico Viseu

Match analysis

Rio Ave host a struggling Academico Viseu as the league’s 16th‑placed side look to snap a run of four defeats, having collected just three points from a solitary win and a dismal -9 goal difference. Viseu sit comfortably in seventh, sitting on eight points after two wins, two draws and two losses, with a modest -2 goal difference that hints at a tighter defence than the visitors. The clash pits Rio Ave’s desperate need for points against a Viseu side that has already shown resilience in tight games, making the encounter a pivotal test for both clubs in the fight for survival and a push up the table.