In the upcoming match between Vitória SC and Rio Ave, the home team seems to have the upper hand in terms of form. While Rio Ave has managed to secure points in their last two games, Vitória SC has been in a better overall form lately.
Looking at their previous encounters, we can expect a match with plenty of goals and great excitement. However, both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense, with Vitória SC conceding a concerning number of goals at home, and Rio Ave struggling to keep a clean sheet away from home.
Despite these defensive issues, Rio Ave is known for playing good football even on the road. However, they have struggled to find the back of the net away from home, which could prove to be a challenge in this match.
In terms of head-to-head stats, the home team has the edge with 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 win for the away team in their last five meetings. With an average of 1.4 goals scored per game this season, Vitória SC will look to capitalize on their attacking prowess in this match.
On the other hand, Rio Ave has averaged 1.1 goals per game this season, indicating a potential struggle to score against a vulnerable Vitória SC defense.
Considering all these factors, the home team has a good chance of taking home all three points in this match. Vitória SC will be led by their coach Luís Batalha Freire, while Rio Ave will be under the guidance of Petit.
