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Académico Viseu v Rio Ave: 1 November 2026 · 18:00 at Estádio do Fontelo (Viseu), with Joao Goncalves refereeing. We have Académico Viseu (50%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Académico Viseu are 6th in the table, on 20 points after 10 matches (6W 2D 2L), and Rio Ave are 16th, on 7 points (2W 1D 7L).
- Attack and defence. On average Académico Viseu score 1.4 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.2; for Rio Ave the figures are 0.9 scored and 2.3 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Académico Viseu: 5W 2D 2L, goals 13–11; Rio Ave: 2W 1D 6L, goals 8–21.
- Head to head. From 5 meetings: 2 wins for Académico Viseu, 3 wins for Rio Ave and 0 draws, with the goals at 4–7.
What to expect
For us, Académico Viseu are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.9%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.82), and we rate it at 53%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 53% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 49% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 5; Académico Viseu 2 wins, 0 draws, Rio Ave 3 wins.
- An average of 2.2 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Académico Viseu 13–11, Rio Ave 8–21.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 49%.
- Out: Académico Viseu 0, Rio Ave 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 53%, best price 1.82). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Académico Viseu: no absences. Absent for Rio Ave: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.93 | 3.69 | 4.34 |
| Market average | 1.87 | 3.51 | 4.05 |
| Lowest odds | 1.80 | 3.28 | 3.63 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.31 | 1.27 | 73.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.04 | 1.92 | 49.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.94 | 1.88 | 50.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.31 | 3.24 | 28.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.82 | 1.76 | 52.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.00 | 1.98 | 47.1% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 1/11/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.9%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Académico Viseu 1–1 Rio Ave, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Académico Viseu 6th (20 points), Rio Ave 16th (7 points).
- Form in the competition: Académico Viseu 5W 2D 2L (13:11), Rio Ave 2W 1D 6L (8:21).
- H2H: 5 matches: Académico Viseu 2W 0D 3L, goals 4–7.
- Absences: Académico Viseu 0, Rio Ave 0.
Who will win Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: team news and absences
Académico Viseu
- No reported absences
Rio Ave
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 10 | 10-0-0 | 25:4 | 30 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 10 | 8-1-1 | 27:8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 10 | 6-3-1 | 23:11 | 21 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 10 | 6-3-1 | 15:6 | 21 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 10 | 6-2-2 | 13:7 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico Viseu | 10 | 6-2-2 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 10 | 4-3-3 | 8:7 | 15 |
| 8 |  SC Braga | 10 | 4-2-4 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 10 | 4-2-4 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 10 |  Alverca | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 11 |  Famalicão | 10 | 2-4-4 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 12 |  Estrela | 10 | 2-4-4 | 15:19 | 10 |
| 13 |  Vitória SC | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 14 |  Marítimo | 10 | 2-2-6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 15 |  Nacional | 10 | 2-1-7 | 10:19 | 7 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 10 | 2-1-7 | 9:23 | 7 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 10 | 2-1-7 | 5:19 | 7 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 10 | 0-2-8 | 5:19 | 2 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Académico Viseu -0.5 (Asian handicap) (1.93); Both teams to score (1.82).
Who will win Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
We estimate: Académico Viseu win 50%, draw 27%, Rio Ave win 23%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 1 November 2026, kick-off: 18:00, venue: Estádio do Fontelo, Viseu. Referee: Joao Goncalves.
Who will be missing?
Académico Viseu: no absences. Rio Ave: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 2.04); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 51% (odds 1.94).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 53% (odds 1.82).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.9%), then 1–0 (11.3%) and 2–1 (9.5%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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