Rio Ave vs Braga Free Betting Tips

One of the most awaited matches of the 29th round of the Liga NOS is scheduled for next Tuesday, the day when Rio Ave and Braga will face each other, in Vila do Conde, at Estádio dos Arcos, behind closed doors. Carlos Carvalhal’s team appears in 6th place, with 44 points, one from Famalicão, which occupies the first wave of access to the Europa League. In the last round, Rio Ave beat Vitória de Setúbal (1-2) after losing to Benfica (1-2). Braga comes in 4th place and, with 50 points, remains in pursuit of the 3rd classified Sporting (52). After adding a draw and two defeats in the first three games held after the break, Braga regained their motivation in style, winning, with a twist, in the Minho derby, at home, against Vitória de Guimarães (3- 2), last Thursday. Will Custódio’s team be able to win again in one of the most difficult outings in the League?

Key statistics for the match Rio Ave vs Braga

In 3 of the 4 games played by Rio Ave after the resumption, there were more than 2.5 goals.
In 60% of Braga’s last 5 games, the market with more than 3.5 goals was fulfilled.
In 80% of the last 5 head ‑ to ‑ head between Rio Ave and Braga, there were 2 or more goals.

Rio Ave vs Braga Free Betting Tips

Both teams are in the race for qualification for the Europa League, with Braga appearing better positioned to get there, compared to Rio Ave. At home, Carvalhal’s team should try to dominate a match where the Minho will appear with high motivation after winning the derby with Vitória. Due to the offensive quality that the two teams present, in a game where only the achievement of three points will be of interest, it will be a good bet to have over 2 goals, with odds of 1.52.