Stadium
Estadio dos Arcos
Vila do Conde, Portugal
Referee
Iancu Vasilica
Portugal
HOME FORMATION
3-4-3
AWAY FORMATION
3-4-3
Lineups
Rio Ave - 3-4-3
Casa Pia AC - 3-4-3
Match Preview: Rio Ave vs Casa Pia AC
A high-stakes clash awaits at Estadio dos Arcos as Rio Ave host Casa Pia AC at 4:30 PM Jan 4, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the Primeira Liga.
Rio Ave are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Casa Pia AC will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.
Historically, Rio Ave hold the edge with 4 wins to Casa Pia AC's 2 in 9 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Casa Pia AC came out on top 1-2.
Expect Rio Ave to control midfield with their 3-4-3 formation, while Casa Pia AC aim to absorb and counter in their 3-4-3.
With so much at stake in the Primeira Liga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.