Rio Ave - Estrela Amadora prediction 14 September 2026

Portugal ยท Primeira LigaFinished
Rio Ave
3:3
FT
Estrela Amadora
Match Info
CompetitionPrimeira Liga ยท Portugal
Start date
Kick-off
Recent Form
Rio Ave
L
W
W
L
D
Estrela Amadora
L
W
L
L
D
Recent matches ยท Rio Ave
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Famalicao
04
L
Cup
Louletano
Rio Ave
01
W
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Nacional Madeira
32
W
Primeira Liga
Alverca
Rio Ave
10
L
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
33
D
Primeira Liga
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
40
L
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
04
L
Primeira Liga
Estoril Praia
Rio Ave
02
W
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
FC Porto
02
L
Primeira Liga
Gil Vicente
Rio Ave
10
L
Friendly Clubs
Rio Ave
Tondela
31
W
Friendly Clubs
Portimonense
Rio Ave
03
W
Primeira Liga
Casa Pia
Rio Ave
11
D
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Sporting Lisbon
14
L
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Gil Vicente
00
D
Recent matches ยท Estrela Amadora
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Casa Pia
02
L
Cup
Fazendense
Estrela Amadora
12
W
Primeira Liga
Arouca
Estrela Amadora
10
L
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Academico Viseu
02
L
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
33
D
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Braga
21
W
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Famalicao
22
D
Primeira Liga
Nacional Madeira
Estrela Amadora
23
W
Primeira Liga
Alverca
Estrela Amadora
22
D
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Sporting Lisbon
22
D
Friendly Clubs
Estrela Amadora
Al Nassr Riyadh
42
W
Friendly Clubs
Estrela Amadora
Nacional Madeira
20
W
Primeira Liga
Braga
Estrela Amadora
22
D
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Famalicao
00
D
Primeira Liga
Moreirense
Estrela Amadora
32
L
Lineups
Rio Ave4-2-3-1
  • 99E. van der GouwG
  • 5A. NtoiM
  • 24Pedro AmaralD
  • 44T. NikitscherM
  • 20Joรฃo TomรฉD
  • 7Diogo BezerraM
  • 11J. BlesaF
  • 23F. PetrassoD
  • 80S. ClemmensenM
  • 3S. GarciaD
  • 79M. PatricioM
Substitutes
  • 18D. ล pikiฤ‡
  • 19M. Sellouki
  • 54G. Liavas
  • 6N. Abbey
  • 9Tamble Monteiro
  • 32Vitor Hugo
  • 17M. Vrousai
  • 21R. ล iler
  • 39Gustavo Mancha
  • 30R. Galฤรญk
  • 68Caike
  • 70A. Wenck
Estrela Amadora4-2-3-1
  • 99A. MarcusM
  • 24Lรฉo LinckG
  • 14L. ZvonarekM
  • 37L. AntonettiF
  • 5S. Lekoviฤ‡D
  • 21M. ScholzeD
  • 55Rafa SoaresD
  • 10I. StoicaM
  • 78Santiago SerraM
  • 39Eddy DoueM
  • 9Patrick LuanD
Substitutes
  • 6K. Hรถรถg Jansson
  • 22David Grilo
  • 4Bernardo Schappo
  • 3L. Mincarelli Davin
  • 51Diogo Pinto
  • 8Robinho
  • 17Jefferson Encada
  • 93B. Souza
  • 80Alisson
  • 19Joan Jordรกn
  • 71E. Pedro Vanga
  • 49R. Muteba
Head-to-Head ยท summary
6
Rio Ave
2
Draws
1
Estrela Amadora
Previous meetings
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
33
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
21
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Rio Ave
12
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
20
Primeira Liga
Estrela Amadora
Rio Ave
10
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
11
Segunda Liga
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
10
Segunda Liga
Estrela Amadora
Rio Ave
25
Segunda Liga
Estrela Amadora
Rio Ave
25
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1FC Porto990021:4+1727
2Benfica971126:8+1822
3Sporting Lisbon953121:11+1018
4Santa Clara953113:6+718
5Arouca952212:7+517
6Academico Viseu952213:11+217
7Gil Vicente94238:7+114
8Alverca932413:13011
9Braga93249:11-211
10Moreirense932411:16-511
11Famalicao924314:11+310
12Estrela Amadora924314:17-310
13Vitoria Guimaraes922510:1008
14Maritimo92259:19-108
15Nacional921610:18-87
16Casa Pia92165:17-127
17Rio Ave92168:21-137
18Estoril Praia90275:15-102
Champions LeagueEuropeRelegation

Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora Prediction (Sep 14)

Our Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora prediction for this Primeira Liga match on Sep 14 at 17:45 at Estรกdio dos Arcos points to a tight contest. Based on the latest odds and form, Estrela Amadora enters as a slight favorite with a 38% win probability, while Rio Ave has a 35% chance and the draw is at 27%.

Team Form

Rio Ave's recent form is poor, with four losses in their last five matches (L, L, W, L, L). They suffered heavy defeats against Santa Clara (4-0) and Sporting Lisbon (4-0), and also lost to FC Porto (2-0) and Gil Vicente (1-0). Their only win came away at Estoril Praia (2-0).

Estrela Amadora is unbeaten in their last five (W, D, W, D, D). They secured a solid 2-1 home win against Braga and an away victory at Nacional Madeira (3-2). Draws against Famalicao (2-2), Alverca (2-2), and Sporting Lisbon (2-2) show they are consistently finding the net.

Head-to-Head Record

Rio Ave dominates this fixture historically with 6 wins in 8 meetings, compared to 1 win for Estrela Amadora and 1 draw. Rio Ave won the last two encounters: 2-1 at home in March 2026 and 2-1 away in October 2025. Estrela's only victory was a 1-0 home win in December 2024.

League Table Positions

Estrela Amadora sits 6th in the Primeira Liga with 9 points from 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses), scoring 11 and conceding 9. Rio Ave is outside the top 12 in the provided standings, indicating a slow start to the season. Estrela's away record shows 4 points from 2 games (1 win, 1 draw).

Win Probability: Rio Ave or Estrela Amadora?

We calculate the win probabilities based on bookmaker odds, recent form, and head-to-head records. The inverse of the average odds (home: 2.82, draw: 2.15, away: 2.78) gives implied probabilities, which we adjust for Rio Ave's poor form and Estrela's unbeaten run, while respecting Rio Ave's strong H2H dominance. The final probabilities are: Rio Ave win: 35%, Draw: 27%, Estrela Amadora win: 38%. Estrela Amadora has a slight edge due to their consistent form, but Rio Ave's historical advantage at home keeps it close.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see this as an open match. The best available odds are: Rio Ave win at 3.10, Draw at 2.10, and Estrela Amadora win at 2.98. The low draw odds suggest a tight, potentially low-scoring game is expected. Based on the stats, Estrela Amadora's unbeaten run makes them the more likely winner, but a draw is a very realistic outcome given Rio Ave's need to bounce back at home.

Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora โ€” FAQ

Who will win Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora?
Estrela Amadora has a 38% chance of winning, making them the slight favorite. Rio Ave has a 35% win probability, and the draw is at 27%. The match is expected to be very close.
What is the win probability for Estrela Amadora?
Estrela Amadora has a 38% chance to win. This is based on their strong unbeaten form (W, D, W, D, D) and higher league position, balanced against Rio Ave's dominant head-to-head record.
When is the Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora match?
The match is on Sep 14 at 17:45 local time. It is a Primeira Liga fixture played at Estรกdio dos Arcos in Vila do Conde.
What are the odds for the match?
The odds for the match vary by bookmaker. The best available odds are 3.10 for a Rio Ave win, 2.10 for a draw, and 2.98 for an Estrela Amadora win.
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