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RIO AVE VS AROUCA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: RIO AVE VS AROUCA
As Rio Ave prepare to host Arouca on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Guelho, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
RIO AVE PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Rio Ave, currently 15th in the standings with 20 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 39 points. They've earned 9 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 14 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
AROUCA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Arouca, sitting 12th with 23 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR RIO AVE VS AROUCA
Recent meetings between Rio Ave and Arouca have favored Arouca, with Arouca claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Moreirense, Rio Ave recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Van Der Gouw, Ntoi, Mancha, Brabec, Richards, Spikic, Nikitscher, Vroussay, Blesa, Tamble, Bezerra. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Arouca's last outing came against Casa Pia, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured De Arruabarrena, Fontan, Sanchez, Kuipers, Esgaio, Fukui, Van Ee, Djouahra, Lee, Trezza, Barbero. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Rio Ave are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while Arouca are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Moreirense, Rio Ave recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Van Der Gouw, Ntoi, Mancha, Brabec, Richards, Spikic, Nikitscher, Vroussay, Blesa, Tamble, Bezerra. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Arouca's last outing came against Casa Pia, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured De Arruabarrena, Fontan, Sanchez, Kuipers, Esgaio, Fukui, Van Ee, Djouahra, Lee, Trezza, Barbero. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Rio Ave are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while Arouca are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR RIO AVE VS AROUCA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Rio Ave's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Arouca's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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