Maritimo vs Rio Ave Prediction

Maritimo vs Rio Ave Betting Tips

Two sides in the bottom half of this season's Primeira Liga clash on Wednesday, as relegation-threatened Maritimo entertain Rio Ave - who sit five points and three places above them in 13th. 

With seven games between now and the campaign's conclusion, head coach Julio Velazquez will hope his Maritimo side can bounce back from their 2-0 away defeat at Belenenses on Saturday. 

Dynamo Moscow loanee Miguel Cardoso had a goal and assist, but goalkeeper Stanislav Kritsyuk excelled with six saves en route to a hard-earned clean sheet. Will Maritimo have better finishing fortunes midweek?

Maritimo vs Rio Ave Correct Score Prediction

Maritimo narrowly leads the H2H (W8, D5, L6) and are unbeaten in their last three meetings. Considering how intricate their fight for survival is, they should relish the opportunity to apply pressure on teams directly above them - Rio Ave included - though this is a tricky encounter to predict, so under 2.5 goals is my pick.