Monday, Rio Ave will host the Santa Clara team on its lawn for the 15th day of Liga Nos. These two teams, who have the same number of points, want to move away from the red zone.
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Soccer Betting Tips – Liga NOS
Traditionally one of the best teams in this championship outside the Big 4 for several years and moreover 5th last season, Rio Ave is however not at its best this season with only 14 points collected in 15 days. Currently, in 10th place, Mario Silva’s men have won only one of their last 8 league games. After experiencing a setback against Paços Ferreira (2-0), they then defeated Portimonense at home (3-0) and have just drawn an interesting draw with leader Sporting (1-1). They, therefore, relaunched over the last 2 days.
Facing them, Santa Clara finished last season in 9th place and is now in the same place after 14 days. The priority for this workforce will initially be maintenance. After sharing the points against Benfica (1-1) and Boavista (1-1), this team which belongs to the Portuguese islands of the Azores lost to Famalicao (1-2). On the other hand, she qualified for the next round of the cup following her victory (1-2) against Moreirense.
The workforce for Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
For the locals, the long-term injured Junior and the potential holders Pereira and Jambor will miss this match. Carlos Mané (ex-Stuttgart), Meshino and Piazon (ex-Chelsea), who each scored 2 goals, will a priori be aligned on the side of Rio Ave.
Among the visitors, Brazilians Patric and Romao potential holders will be absent for this part, as will striker Osama Rashid who has left the club. The little-used Gonzalez and Viera are also absent. On the other hand, they will be able to count on their top scorer Thiago Santana (7 goals) and Crysan who has already delivered 2 assists.
The key points for the match Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara Soccer Betting Tips
Much better for two games, Rio Ave could win at home in this game. Rio Ave Victory!
Betting Tips: Rio Ave
Odds: 1.93
