Rio Ave vs Arouca - Liga Portugal Match

Rio Ave vs Arouca Preview: Liga Portugal Clash

Rio Ave will host Arouca at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 03:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Liga Portugal encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Rio Ave recent form shows 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 2 games.

Arouca have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 2 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Head-to-Head Record

History favors Rio Ave in this fixture. In their last 17 meetings, the hosts have claimed 7 victories, with Arouca winning 3 and 7 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.

Match Prediction & Analysis

With home advantage and strong recent form, Rio Ave will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Arouca cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 03:00 UTC
• Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
• Competition: Liga Portugal
• Rio Ave Position: 10th (20 pts)
• Arouca Position: 16th (14 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 17): Rio Ave 7W - 7D - 3W Arouca