Rio Ave vs Maritimo Prediction: Rio Ave to continue the good form

With the match between the host Rio Ave and the visitor Maritimo, Portuguese Primeira Liga is back after the winter break because of the World Cup in Qatar. These teams played matches in the Portugal League Cup during the break, and both failed to qualify for the knockout phase. They were in the same group and Rio Ave was better when this teams met, winning with 1:0 as visitor. Rio Ave can be more satisfied with his results and form, as he has only one defeat, while Maritimo has four defeats in a row in all competitions. 

The host is currently in 10th position on the table and can be pleased with his form and results in all competitions. His record so far is 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats and has 18 points which is enough for the team to feel safe in the middle of the table. At home Rio Ave has 4 wins and 2 defeats which shows how much the home ground means to this team and it is big advantage for him.

Maritimo will need a miracle in the second part of the season to avoid relegation. His form is terrible even though he managed to earn some points in the matches in the league before the break. Maritimo is currently in 17th position with only 6 points won, a win, 6 draws, and 9 defeats. As a visitor, he has a win, a draw, and 5 losses. This team desperately needs a win and points, but his form was a disaster even in the Cup matches.

Rio Ave is favorite to win in this match at home stadium. His form is much better and this team is playing more freely and without a pressure as he is stable in the middle of the table. On the hand the visitor is in very big trouble and there isn’t light at the end of the tunnel for him at this moment.