Estoril 2-0 Rio Ave - Liga Portugal 2023/2024 Statistical Preview

It wouldn't be a surprise if Mangala returned to the bench, with Álvaro replacing him.
Despite scoring an own goal, Volnei enjoyed a wonderful performance at right-back, with a couple of assists. Expect him to start in that role once again.

Luís Freire will have a full squad available here and might keep the same starting XI that defeated GD Chaves.
Zé Manuel, however, will push for a start after scoring last time out.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
11	R. Ave	6	19	9	37
13	Estoril	9	6	19	33

Prediction

Estoril were in front three times but ended up losing 4-3 to FC Arouca in an early game of the season candidate. They played against 10 men for most of the second half and will have been frustrated after being unable to bring all three points home.
Rio Ave FC enjoyed a decent start to their league campaign as they beaten GD Chaves 2-0 at home. Luís Freire's men looked solid, especially during the second half, and will look to bring that performance to Sunday's match.
In the last six matches between the sides, Rio Ave FC have only lost to Estoril once and were always able to bring points from their trips to the Estádio Coimbra da Mota. With that in mind, a draw might be on the cards.

Estoril

Rio Ave

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Estoril will score from a wingplay situation

* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.