Rio Ave return to home soil to face Arouca at 7:00 PM Feb 1, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Primeira Liga campaign.

Rio Ave have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Arouca will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Rio Ave hold the edge with 5 wins to Arouca's 1 in 10 meetings. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 3-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Rio Ave may hold the edge at Estadio dos Arcos, but Arouca's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.