Rio Ave vs Moreirense prediction 16.02.2026 | Liga Portugal Betclic

Rio Ave’s 2025/26 Liga Portugal campaign has been inconsistent and, at times, concerning, particularly from a defensive standpoint. The club have managed only four wins and have conceded 41 goals, the third-highest tally in the league. In recent weeks, Rio Ave have declined further, losing four successive matches and failing to score in any of them.

Recent form has underscored these issues: Rio Ave have lost five of their last six league matches, including heavy defeats such as 0-3 at Arouca, 0-4 at Nacional and 0-2 at Benfica, illustrating their struggles both to contain stronger opposition.

There are no widely reported major injury or suspension concerns published ahead of the fixture, suggesting the head coach will select a largely available squad, though form remains the primary concern rather than personnel availability.

Moreirense’s season has been more stable, reflected in their position near the top half of the table and slightly better league metrics overall. However, they have also slipped into poor form in recent weeks, losing back-to-back Liga Portugal matches to Vitória and Gil Vicente. While they have not kept a high number of clean sheets, their defensive numbers remain respectable relative to Rio Ave’s struggles.

Key attackers include Guilherme Schettine, who leads Moreirense’s scoring charts with nine league goals, and defenders like D. Travassos and Jobson Maracás who have also contributed to the goal tally.