Arouca come into this match having lost three of their last five games, including a recent heavy defeat where they conceded three goals. They have managed just one win and one draw in that run, which suggests they are struggling to find consistency. Their opponents, Rio Ave, have been a bit more stable, with one win and three draws in their last five outings, and they have only lost once in that period.

Looking at how these two teams have played each other recently, their meetings have often been tight and usually end in draws. The last five matches between them have all seen goals from both sides, and three of those ended level, including a high-scoring 3-3 thriller. Given Rio Ave’s better recent form and Arouca’s shaky results, this feels like a game that could go either way, but it is most likely to end in a draw.