| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:10 | +7 | 18 | |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16:11 | +5 | 18 | |
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19:14 | +5 | 17 | |
| 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:11 | +5 | 15 | |
| 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17:16 | +1 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 14 | |
| 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 13 | |
| 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 18:10 | +8 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | -1 | 12 | |
| 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 11 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17:15 | +2 | 10 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6:11 | -5 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:15 | -3 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:14 | -4 | 8 | |
| 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:14 | -6 | 6 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | -8 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5:15 | -10 | 4 |
The Rio Ave U23 vs Moreirense U23 prediction for the Championship U23 match on Oct 6, 2026, at 15:00 local time points to a home win with a 55% probability. Rio Ave U23 enters this fixture as the clear favorite, sitting 3rd in the league table, while Moreirense U23 is outside the top 12. Bookmakers also lean toward the hosts, offering shorter odds for a Rio Ave victory.
Rio Ave U23 has been in solid form, recording three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 home win against Penafiel U23 on Sep 29. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Sporting Braga U23 and beat Famalicao U23 1-0 away. The only setback in this run was a 2-3 home loss to SCU Torreense U23 on Sep 8.
Moreirense U23, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency. Their last five games produced one win, three draws, and one defeat. They drew 2-2 away at Estrela Amadora U23 on Sep 19, shared the points in a 1-1 home draw with Sporting Braga U23, and beat Academico Viseu U23 3-1 away. The most recent loss came against Estoril Praia U23 (1-2) on Aug 25.
There is no previous head-to-head record between Rio Ave U23 and Moreirense U23. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the Championship U23, so no historical data can inform this prediction.
Rio Ave U23 is currently 3rd in the overall Championship U23 standings with 11 points from 6 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, goals 7:4). Their away form has been particularly strong, ranking 3rd in the away table with 7 points from 3 games. At home, they have collected 4 points from 3 outings (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss).
Moreirense U23 does not appear in the top 12 of the league table, indicating a lower position. This gap in the standings gives Rio Ave U23 a significant advantage heading into the match.
Based on the available data, the win probabilities for this match are:
These percentages are derived from bookmaker odds, adjusted for league positions, recent form, and home advantage. The raw odds implied a home win probability of around 38%, but Rio Aveโs 3rd-place standing and Moreirenseโs absence from the top 12 justify a stronger favorite status. Rio Aveโs three wins in five games compared to Moreirenseโs single win further support this outlook.
Bookmakers have priced Rio Ave U23 as the favorite. The best available odds for a home win range from 2.05 to 2.15, while the draw is offered between 2.25 and 3.50, and an away win for Moreirense U23 is priced from 2.88 to 3.30. One bookmaker lists extremely low odds (1.13 for all outcomes), but the general market consensus clearly favors the hosts.
Rio Ave U23 vs Moreirense U23 prediction: Based on the stats, Rio Ave U23 is the more likely winner. The combination of a higher league position, better recent form, and home advantage makes them the team to back. A low-scoring affair is possible, given Rio Aveโs solid defensive record (only 4 goals conceded in 6 games).