Looking at the match-up between Rio Ave and Estoril Praia, we can clue in on a few key players and factors that may swing the game's outcome.
Between the posts for Rio Ave is Jhonatan, a man with fast hands and a 7.40 rating. He managed to hold his fort with 15 saves. On the other end of the field Estoril Praia's goalkeeper, the charismatic Joel Robles, notches in a slightly superior 7.50 rating and two additional saves to his repertoire.
Estoril Praia brings into play their top guns like the efficient Pedro Álvaro, who stands out due to his impressive passing accuracy of 86%. Reliable Kévin Boma, with his 82.4% accurate pass and Pedro Amaral, not far behind with a 82.3% accurate pass rate, are players who've shown a keen ability to retain possession.
On the other hand, we have Rio Ave's outstanding roster. Aderllan Santos and Jonathan Panzo, both known for their ball control, show passing accuracies of 88.5% and 88.3% respectively. In addition, Clayton, the team's goal getter, has managed to bag one for the side in recent games.
Past encounters have seen both teams evenly squared, each winning a game apiece. Our statisticians have given their nod to Rio Ave's 2-0-3 record over Estoril Praia's 1-2-2 showing in this year's regular season. Recent results also indicate a slightly better output from Rio Ave with two victories in their last five games compared to Estoril Praia's solo triumph in their last five encounters.
Taking all these into consideration, I'd confidently advise to place trust in Rio Ave's competent lineup and recent form.
Albert’s Prediction: Rio Ave by 1.