On Monday, February 6, Rio Ave will play Sporting Lisbon in a Primeira Liga matchday 19 matchups. The hosts have just lost to Vizela by a score of 3-1. They led by one goal at halftime after Aziz’s penalty kick in injury time, but Vizela’s comeback in the second half restored the lead.
Milutin Osmajic, Igor Julio, and Samu all scored in the second half to help their team get the most points. Sporting, on the other hand, defeated Sporting Braga 5-0 at home in their most recent match. The capital team came away with an emphatic victory thanks to two goals from Hidemasa Morita.
The Lions remain in fourth place despite the victory, with 35 points to show for their efforts after 18 games. In contrast, Rio Ave is 11th in the standings with 21 points from 18 games.
Rio Ave vs Sporting Match Details :
- Rio Ave – Sporting CP
- Primeira Liga Portugal
- Date – 06/02/2023
- Starting time – 21:15 UTC
- Venue: Estadio dos Arcos, Vila do Conde, Portugal
Rio Ave vs Sporting Prediction :
Sporting is too far off the pace to really challenge for the title, so they might just be trying to finish in the top three. In the meantime, Rop Ave has fallen down the league standings after going five games without a win. They could risk being dragged into the relegation zone if they lose here.
This season, Sporting’s road record has been subpar, making them vulnerable to unexpected points drops. Despite this, Rubem Amorim’s team ought to be able to finish with all three points.
Prediction: Rio Ave 1-3 Sporting
Rio Ave vs Sporting Head to head :
In their last 48 meetings with Rio Ave, Sporting has prevailed 30 times. The hosts have won seven games and drawn eleven. Sporting won their most recent meeting by a score of 2-0 on the road in December 2022. In the league, Rio Ave has lost three of five games, drawn three, and lost two.
Sporting has scored at least twice in four of their five competition-related away games in recent weeks. In Rio Ave’s last five league games, there have been fewer than three goals, and only one team has scored.
Rio Ave form guide: L-D-L-D-D; Sporting Lisbon form guide: W-L-W-W-D.
Rio Ave vs Sporting Team news :
Aderllan Santos, who was sent off in Rio Ave’s loss to Vizela on Sunday and is currently on suspension, will not play. Renato Pantalon, a Croatian defender, should join Patrick William and Josue Sa in the back three in his absence.
In terms of injuries, Freire will not be able to use 26-year-old midfielder Joca, who has been out since September due to a serious knee injury. The Portuguese midfielder Daniel Braganca, who has been out of action since May due to a ruptured cruciate ligament, is still out for the Leones.
Luis Neto could make his long-awaited return to action on Monday, having recently recovered from a long-term knee injury. The veteran defender was used as a substitute against Braga.
Rio Ave vs Sporting Betting tips :
- Tip 1 – Sporting will win.
- Tip 2 – Both teams will score.
- Tip 3 – More than 2.5 goals.
- Tip 4 – Sporting will score two goals or more.
Rio Ave vs Sporting Lineups :
Rio Ave:
- Jhonatan;
- William, Pantalon, Sa;
- Costinha, Guga, Samaris, Graca;
- Yakubu, Ronaldo;
- Pereira
Sporting Lisbon:
- Adan;
- Juste, Coates, Inacio;
- Morita, Santos, Ugarte, Esgaio;
- Edwards, Goncalves, Chermiti
Rio Ave vs Sporting Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |