Rio Ave FC is favored to win with odds around 2.10 due to their stronger home form at Estádio do Rio Ave Cidade de Rio Ave, where they've secured 4 wins in the last 6 home games, while Casa Pia AC struggles away with only 2 wins this season and the most yellow cards in the league at 46. Key player Clayton has been pivotal for Rio Ave recently, contributing in their last three matches with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 3:30 PM on January 4, 2026, local time (WET, UTC+0) in Portugal for the Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave FC and Casa Pia AC.

The game will be held at Estádio do Rio Ave Cidade de Rio Ave in Vila do Conde, Portugal, with a capacity of 9,065 seats, known for its passionate home support that has helped Rio Ave remain unbeaten in their last 4 home fixtures.

Prediction favors Rio Ave FC to win with moneyline odds of 2.10, supported by their recent 4-0 loss to Estoril highlighting defensive needs but strong recovery form, while Casa Pia's Sidny Cabral exposure in a 5-3 loss shows vulnerabilities; expect a 2-1 Rio Ave victory.

In head-to-head records over the last 10 meetings, Rio Ave FC leads with 5 wins to Casa Pia AC's 3 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals per game, with Rio Ave unbeaten in the last 3 home encounters against Casa Pia.