In my opinion Rio Ave have really good chances to make at least one point in today's match up.

Rio Ave have superb record against Chaves they lost only one time in 12 matches against them. Last match between both teams in May finished with comfortable 3:0 home win for Rio Ave, for sure they have big mental advantage.

Chaves today will play without striker Patrick - he played in all 4 matches of current season and is suspended today. Rio Ave coming for this game with the strongest possible line up.

In last home game Chaves played against poor Vizela and failed to win (1:1). They even not played better than their opponents: expected goals scored for Chaves 0.65, for Vizela 1.01. In last round Chaves recorded surprising win on away against Sporting, but that was completely undeserved: expected goals scored for Sporting 1.71, for Chaves 0.65. I believe because of that they are very overrated in today's game.

Rio Ave coming for this game full of confidence - they made 4 points in last two matches and they scored 5 goals in the process. In last round they made impressive 3:1 at home against title defender Porto and for sure they coming here without any fear. Team wants go with momentum. Striker Yakubu is in red hot form - 3 goals in last 2 matches and for sure he is able to make a lot of damage today.

Rio Ave loves to play against Chaves and have all required tools to avoid loss in today's game.