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Académico Viseu v Rio Ave is on 1 November 2026 · 18:00 at Estádio do Fontelo (Viseu); Joao Goncalves takes charge. We think Académico Viseu (50%) are favourites. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.
Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 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% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 1/11/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 6.9%.
Match 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: 4 matches: Académico Viseu 1W 0D 3L, goals 2–6.
- Absences: Académico Viseu 0, Rio Ave 0.
Who will win Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: who is missing
Académico Viseu
- No reported absences
Rio Ave
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: table positions 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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Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Académico Viseu are 6th with 20 points after 10 matches (6W 2D 2L), whereas Rio Ave are 16th with 7 points (2W 1D 7L).
- Attack and defence. Académico Viseu have scored 1.4 and conceded 1.2 goals per game on average in this competition; Rio Ave average 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. In their 4 meetings so far, Académico Viseu have 1 win, Rio Ave have 3 wins and 0 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 2–6.
What to expect
Académico Viseu should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.9%) is the single most probable outcome. We think the teams are evenly matched.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.82), and our probability for it is 53%. We estimate both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 4; Académico Viseu 1 win, 0 draws, Rio Ave 3 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.0 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Académico Viseu 13–11, Rio Ave 8–21.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 49%.
- Absent: Académico Viseu 0, Rio Ave 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 53%, best available odds 1.82). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Académico Viseu are missing: no absences. Rio Ave are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: team stats compared
These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.
Form in the competition
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Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Our result tip is Académico Viseu to win (odds 1.93), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.82). The safer pick is Académico Viseu or draw (1X).
Who will win Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Our probabilities: Académico Viseu to win 50%, a draw 27%, Rio Ave to win 23%.
What time and where is kick-off?
1 November 2026, kick-off at 18:00, at Estádio do Fontelo, Viseu. Referee: Joao Goncalves.
Who will be missing?
Académico Viseu: no absences. Rio Ave: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 49% (odds 2.04); under 2.5 goals is at 51% (odds 1.94).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 53% probability (odds 1.82).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.9%); after that come 1–0 (11.3%) and 2–1 (9.5%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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