Academico Viseu vs Rio Ave: preview, form and head-to-head

Academico Viseu
Rio Ave

UpcomingPrimeira Liga · Kickoff · Venue: Viseu

Academico Viseu host Rio Ave (Primeira Liga) on November 1, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Academico Viseu host Rio Ave in a Primeira Liga clash where the home side's defence (0.88 goals allowed vs league average) contrasts with Rio Ave's attack (0.85). The model share points to ACA being better placed, with a 51.6% home share, while Rio Ave's 22.4% away share suggests an uphill task. Key attackers André Clóvis and João Guilherme lead ACA's goal threat, while Rio Ave's J. Blesa and S. Clemmensen look to impact from range.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Academico Viseu, with 15 points from the last 5 games against 4 for Rio Ave (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Academico Viseu’s attack (index 105) against Rio Ave’s defence (index 170).

Matchup to watch: Rio Ave’s attack (index 65) against Academico Viseu’s defence (index 89).

Recent form: last 5

Academico Viseu: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 3 conceded.

Academico Viseu
Oct 25, 2026at Sporting CPW2–1
Oct 10, 2026vs EstorilW2–1
Sep 20, 2026at EstrelaW2–0
Sep 12, 2026vs Vitória SCW2–1
Sep 6, 2026at GIL VicenteW1–0

Rio Ave: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5, with 6 goals scored and 14 conceded.

Rio Ave
Oct 25, 2026vs FamalicaoL0–4
Oct 11, 2026vs NacionalW3–2
Sep 19, 2026at AlvercaL0–1
Sep 14, 2026vs EstrelaD3–3
Sep 6, 2026at Santa ClaraL0–4

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Academico Viseu sit 6th of 18 with 17 points after 9 games (5-2-2).

Rio Ave sit 17th of 18 with 7 points after 9 games (2-1-6).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
6Academico Viseu952213:1117
17Rio Ave92168:217

Team season model

  • Academico Viseu attack index 105: 5% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Academico Viseu defence index 89: 11% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Academico Viseu rate 9th of 18 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
  • Rio Ave attack index 65: 35% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Rio Ave defence index 170: 70% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Rio Ave rate 17th of 18 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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