Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga Portugal Gameweek 10
Liga Portugal · Sunday 1 November 2026 · 18:00 UTC · Estádio Municipal do Fontelo, Viseu · updated 2026-10-25
Academico Viseu welcome Rio Ave to Estádio Municipal do Fontelo in Viseu in Liga Portugal Gameweek 10 action on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 18:00 UTC.
Academico Viseu have played 8 matches in Liga Portugal this season, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 50% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 4 matches, with a 50% win rate. Rio Ave have played 8 matches in Liga Portugal this season, scoring 1.0 and conceding 2.1 goals a game and winning 25% of them. Away from home they average 0.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 4 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Academico Viseu are narrow favourites at 57%, with the draw at 23% and Rio Ave at 19%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Academico Viseu 1.90, Rio Ave 1.02.
- Over 2.5 goals: 56% · both teams to score: 55%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (8 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Academico Viseu: form and key numbers
In style Academico Viseu play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.21 a match created, 1.77 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.3).
- Shots: 9.9 a match, 3.4 on target.
- Possession: 47.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 2.6 a match.
- Discipline: 2.9 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.80.
Rio Ave: form and key numbers
In style Rio Ave are happy without the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 0.77 a match created, 1.86 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.9).
- Shots: 7.6 a match, 3.1 on target.
- Possession: 44.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 13% of matches (100% away).
- Both teams scored in 25% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.6 yellow cards a match, 2.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.60.
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave: season averages side by side
| Academico Viseu | Per match this season | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 8 |
| 1.4 | Goals scored | 1.0 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 2.1 |
| 1.21 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.77 |
| 1.77 | xG conceded | 1.86 |
| 9.9 | Shots | 7.6 |
| 3.4 | On target | 3.1 |
| 47.3 | Possession % | 44.6 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 13% |
| 50% | Both teams scored % | 25% |
| 2.6 | Corners | 3.8 |
| 2.9 | Yellow cards | 1.6 |
| 6.80 | Average rating | 6.60 |
Players to watch
Academico Viseu
- Ewerton GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 77 · Box defender, Long passer (top 15% of his position)
- Alejandro Mestanza AMF · Dribbling playmaker · Moneyball Score 46 · Press-resistant, Through-ball threat (top 26% of his position)
Rio Ave
- Marios Vrousai RB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 43 · Ball-winner, Reads the game (top 1% of his position)
- Jalen Blesa CF · Pressing forward · Moneyball Score 39 · Accurate shooter, Rarely wastes a big chance (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Robinho
Robinho, 29 · Academico Viseu · RB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 46
Robinho, 29, plays as a full-back for Academico Viseu in Liga Portugal. Strongest for his role in successful dribbles and interceptions. Weakest in dribbled past. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every full-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average full-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RB · Full-back Natural, 46
- RWB · Wing-back Accomplished, 35
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1.29 / 90 | 95% |
| Interceptions | 2.07 / 90 | 88% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.12 / 90 | 65% |
| Accurate crosses | 0.52 / 90 | 58% |
| Duels won | 5.04 / 90 | 46% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★ Attacking full-back Full-back
- ★★½ Defensive full-back Full-back
- ★½ Complete wing-back Wing-back
Scout's notes: Dribbler, Reads the game.
- What Robinho is worth on the market, and the most a club should pay
- How many league points he would add to your club (Win-Rate Impact)
- The players who play like him, cheaper - the Replacement Finder
- His chemistry with your squad, his fit with your style, his projection by age
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave prediction
Academico Viseu should have more of the ball; both go long and direct. Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals - 1.90 for Academico Viseu and 1.02 for Rio Ave - with over 2.5 goals at 56% and both teams scoring at 55%. Academico Viseu have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Academico Viseu 2-1 Rio Ave
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave betting tips
- Tip 1: Academico Viseu to win 57% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 56% by the model, 2.91 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 6.5 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Under 10.5 corners 6.4 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
The full analysis
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Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave: questions and answers
When is Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave is on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 18:00 UTC, in Liga Portugal Gameweek 10.
Where is Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave played?
At Estádio Municipal do Fontelo, Viseu, Academico Viseu's home ground.
Who will win Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Academico Viseu are the favourites: Academico Viseu 57%, draw 23%, Rio Ave 19%. Our prediction is Academico Viseu 2-1 Rio Ave.
Who is the player to watch in Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Robinho of Academico Viseu: a attacking full-back with a Moneyball Score of 46 against every full-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
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