Our model gives Alverca a 40% chance to win this one, against 28% for a draw and 32% for Rio Ave.

Both teams are projected to score in 49% of simulations, against 51% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 44% likelihood against 56% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Alverca have gone over 2.5 goals in 1 of their last 2, and Rio Ave have done so in 0 of their last 1.