Our Rio Ave vs Moreirense Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave vs Moreirense in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 20:15 GMT kick-off on Monday February 16, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Rio Ave vs Moreirense prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rio Ave's Last Match – Braga vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Portugal Primeira Liga loss to Braga on February 8. In that match, Rio Ave saw 37% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braga | 63% | 11 (7) | 2.73 | 79 |
 Rio Ave | 37% | 4 (2) | 0.13 | 20 |
Moreirense's Last Match – Moreirense vs Gil Vicente
Moreirense will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Portugal Primeira Liga loss against Gil Vicente on February 7. In that match, Moreirense recorded 42% possession, firing 1 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moreirense | 42% | 1 (1) | 0.12 | 16 |
 Gil Vicente | 58% | 8 (6) | 2.44 | 70 |
Rio Ave vs Moreirense Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Moreirense | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.44 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Moreirense average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Rio Ave 8-22
Moreirense 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
Rio Ave to win: @3
Draw: @3.2
Moreirense to win: @2.4
Lineups
Rio Ave (3-4-2-1) : Ennio Van Der Gouw, Marios Vroussay, Jakub Brabec, Gustavo Mancha, Omar Richards, Tamas Nikitscher, Andreas Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira, Jalen Blesa, Dario Spikic, Tamble Monteiro
Moreirense (4-2-3-1) : Andre Ferreira, Dinis Pinto, Gilberto Batista, Maracas, Kiko, Rodrigo Alonso Martin, Mateja Stjepanovic, Diogo Travassos, Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tome Tavares Bondoso, Alan, Yan Maranhao