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Primeira Liga | Gameweek 18
Feb 9, 2021 at 5pm UK
Estadio do Rio Ave
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Rio Ave
2 - 1
Tondela

Mane (59'), Camacho (64')
Borevkovic (5'), Aderlan (39'), Pele (87'), Gelson (88')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Murillo (32')
Medioub (10'), Agra (82')

Preview: Rio Ave vs. Tondela - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Tondela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Rio Ave entertain Tondela in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Tuesday afternoon as both teams aim to put more distance between themselves and the bottom three.

The hosts drew 0-0 with Nacional last time out, while Pako Ayestaran's men were defeated 2-1 by Pacos Ferreira.


Match preview

Vilacondenses are currently sitting in 14th position in the top-flight standings after picking up 16 points from their opening 17 league outings.

The Estadio dos Arcos outfit have been struggling of late and are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Putting the ball in the back of the net has been the major issue for Miguel Cardoso's men this season. Their meagre goal tally of just 11 efforts means they have the second-worst attacking record in the division.

Their recent struggles have seen them slip down the table and they are now only two points and two places above Boavista, who occupy the relegation playoff place.

Rio Ave finished fifth last season but have fallen a long way in a short space of time, and another defeat in midweek could have severe consequences.

The visitors have been picking up some important victories in the last few weeks and have moved up to 10th in the Primeira Liga as a result.

Despite their lofty status, Tondela are only two points better off than Rio Ave and could still easily be dragged back into the drop zone, such is the tight and congested nature of the division this season.

The Estadio Joao Cardoso outfit have been conceding too many goals throughout 2020-21, with their defensive record being the third-worst in the division.

A win on Tuesday could open up some serious daylight between the CDT Auriverdes and the drop zone, and they will see this game as a good opportunity to do just that, given their upcoming opponents' woes.

Rio Ave Primeira Liga form: LWDLLD
Rio Ave form (all competitions): WLDLLD

Tondela Primeira Liga form: WLWLWL


Team News

Rio Ave will be without Brazilian right-back Junio once again as the 23-year-old defender continues to recover from a fractured fibula.

He is joined in the treatment room by defensive midfielder Nikola Jambor and centre-forward Andre Pereira, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury.

Tondela will be boosted by the return of defensive duo Bebeto and Enzo Martinez Suarez after the pair served their one-match suspensions last time out.

However, Ayestaran will still be without goalkeeper Joel Sousa, who tested positive for COVID-19 and remains in self-isolation.

Rio Ave possible starting lineup:
Kieszek; Pinto, Borevkovic, Santos, Coentrao; Tarantini, Pele, Guga; Geraldes, Jeronimo, Gelson

Tondela possible starting lineup:
Niasse; Ferreira, Alves, Medioub, Almeida; Grau, Augusto, Pedro; Agra, Gonzalez, Murillo


We say: Rio Ave 1-2 Tondela

We fancy this game to go true to form, meaning that Tondela will come away with a precious three points. The hosts have been struggling to score goals all season, and we think that could be their downfall once again on Tuesday.


Top betting tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data




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