Rio Ave have been in decent shape lately, with a win and several draws in their last five games, including a big 4-1 win on the road. SC Braga, on the other hand, have been struggling to win, with three draws and a loss in their last four matches, though they did pick up a narrow 1-0 victory before that. The recent history between these two sides is very one-sided, as Braga have won six of the last ten meetings, often with several goals scored. Rio Ave have only managed one win in that time, with the two draws also seeing plenty of action, like a 2-2 and a 3-0.

This match looks close but slightly favors Braga given their strong record against Rio Ave. However, Braga's recent form has been inconsistent, while Rio Ave have shown some fight. Expect a tight game, likely a draw.