Rio Ave vs Tondela Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot Pro

Rio Ave and Tondela meet as both teams search for stability amid mixed results.

Rio Ave came into this fixture winless in their latest outings, holding on for draws and conceding when under pressure.
Tondela have struggled to find consistency, often managing tight matches but lacking the cutting edge in attack.

• Rio Ave have endured a tough run: they have drawn several matches and lost others, with difficulty converting dominance into wins. Their defense has been under strain, especially in the second half.

• Tondela, meanwhile, have had an erratic sequence of performances. Their defense is being tested regularly, and their attack often sputters — in some matches they fail to score at all.

Home and Away Form

Rio Ave at home (this season)
At home, Rio Ave have not been convincing. They have drawn matches where they needed to finish decisively and conceded goals when their opponents found space behind them. Their home matches often feel like tight contests rather than dominant affairs.

Tondela away (this season)
On the road, Tondela tend to be more conservative. They defend compactly, try to frustrate the home side, and look for break opportunities. Their away results reflect resilience rather than flair, but they are often vulnerable when the opponent presses aggressively.

Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

• In recent head-to-heads, Rio Ave have slightly edged Tondela, but several matches ended in draws.

• Among the last five, Rio Ave have one win, Tondela one, and the rest draws.

• Many of these matchups have featured goals from both sides, with few shutouts — the clashes tend to be open and competitive.

Overall head-to-head

• They have met 14 times in total.

• Rio Ave have won 5 of those matches.

• Tondela have won 4 matches.

• Five matches ended in draws.

• The average goals per match in their direct encounters is about 3.07 goals.

• In direct head-to-head matches, both teams tend to score (i.e. many matches are “both teams to score” affairs).

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Team News

• Rio Ave will be without Alfonso Pastor and Theofanis Bakoulas due to injury.

• Those absences may weaken their depth in defense or goalkeeping (depending on roles), forcing adjustments.

• Tondela reportedly have no major absences currently, which gives them stability in selection.

• Expect Rio Ave to push for attacking initiative, but their defensive structure may have to be cautious to compensate.

• Tondela are likely to stay compact, try to manage phases, and attack wisely when gaps appear.

Prediction & Key Takeaways

• This promises to be a tight contest, with Rio Ave trying to leverage home advantage and Tondela aiming to absorb pressure and strike on transitions.

• Given the head-to-head history, the balance of form, and Rio Ave’s injuries, a draw seems most probable, though Rio Ave could sneak a narrow win if they manage to convert their chances.

 Current Form

Rio Ave vs Tondela: Standing

 Home & Away Matches

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