won 35 of 99 settled GS picks · +90.7u profit · this pick: Yanis Begraoui to score @ 2.45 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
He scored in the 1-1 draw with Famalicao
Estoril drew a blank against Nacional
Rio Ave conceded twice against FC Porto
Lacximicant is expected to support Begraoui
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Estoril
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
14
Begraoui
7
Lacximicant
12
Carvalho
99
↓76′
Guitane
90
↓69′
Brito
5
↓76′
Tsoungui
3
↓69′
Medrano
15
Sierra
4
Ferro
2
↓69′
Sanchez
1
Robles
Bench (11)
Tiago Parente ↑69′ · Pedro Carvalho ↑69′ · Fabricio Garcia ↑69′ · Peixinho ↑76′ · Alejandro Orellana · Martin Turk · Goncalo Costa · Stelios Andreou · Diogo Dias · Luis Gomes · Xeka
Coach · Vasco Matos
Match Preview
Estoril vs Rio Ave Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-20 19:41 UTC
Estoril and Rio Ave seek first league win of the season
Both Estoril and Rio Ave enter this weekend’s Liga Portugal clash at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota searching for a spark after difficult starts to the new campaign. The two sides meet on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with both managers eager to see their teams find the back of the net and secure their first three points of the season.
Searching for momentum in the early stages
Estoril have endured a challenging beginning to their league schedule, most recently falling to a 2-0 defeat against Nacional on 16 August. Having drawn their opening match against Famalicao, the hosts are looking to rediscover the defensive stability that has been absent in their recent outings.
Rio Ave arrive at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota under similar pressure, having failed to score in their first two league fixtures. Their most recent outing resulted in a 2-0 loss to FC Porto, following a narrow defeat to Gil Vicente, making this trip a vital opportunity to reset their trajectory.
Tactical adjustments and expected lineups
Estoril are expected to line up with Joel Robles in goal, supported by a defensive unit featuring Ricard Sanchez, Ferro, Ismael Sierra, Fernando Medrano, and Antef Tsoungui. In midfield, the hosts should look to Alejandro Orellana, Rafik Guitane, and Joao Carvalho to dictate play, while Yanis Begraoui and Andre Lacximicant lead the attack.
Rio Ave are expected to deploy Ennio van der Gouw in goal behind a back line of Francisco Petrasso, Gustavo Mancha, and Nelson Abbey. Their attacking intent will likely fall to the trio of Jalen Blesa, Tamble Monteiro, and Central SC, supported by a midfield engine room expected to include Giorgos Liavas, Diogo Nascimento, and Tamas Nikitscher.
Managing key absences
Both squads will have to navigate significant personnel gaps for this matchday 3 encounter. Estoril must cope without the services of Xeka, who is currently suspended, forcing a reshuffle in their central areas.
Rio Ave face their own injury concerns, with both Cezary Miszta and Ryan Guilherme sidelined. The absence of these players will test the depth of the squad as they look to break their scoreless streak in the league.
Recent history and the head-to-head dynamic
Meetings between these two clubs have often been competitive, with a variety of outcomes in their recent encounters. Most recently, Rio Ave secured a 2-1 victory at this venue on 22 March 2026, a result that highlights the fine margins often found in this fixture.
Earlier in the 2025-26 campaign, Estoril demonstrated their potential with a convincing 4-0 win over Rio Ave in November. With both teams desperate for a positive result to kick-start their season, the tactical discipline shown on the pitch will likely be the deciding factor in who claims the points on Saturday.
Rio Ave
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
⚽↓81′
Monteiro
30
↓52′
Galcik
11
⚽
Blesa
7
Bezerra
90
Nascimento
44
Nikitscher
6
↓76′
Abbey
14
↓81′
Brabec
23
Petrasso
54
Liavas
99
van der Gouw
Bench (15)
Andreas-Richardos Ntoi ↑52′ · Marios Vrousai ↑76′ · Dario Spikic ↑81′ · Gustavo Mancha ↑81′ · Kevin Chamorro · Rafael Lobato · Tobias Medina · Julien Lomboto · Samuel · Antoine Wenck · Miguel Patricio · Ryan Guilherme · Joao Tome · Cezary Miszta · Brandon Aguilera
Coach · Sotiris Sylaidopoulos
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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