After a short stay in the Segunda Liga, Rio Ave FC are back in the top flight. The Vilacondenses' main goal is to stay in the Primeira Liga and will look to earn their first three points in front of their supporters on Saturday. FC Vizela managed to avoid relegation last season and were able to keep most of their influential players, which gives them the desired stability to stay in the top flight. However, they will face a tough opponent in their first match of 2022/23. With the vociferous support of their home side, Rio Ave FC have a slight advantage over FC Vizela and will probably get all three points on Saturday. 2:1
Vizela have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Liga Portugal). Vizela have lost their last 3 away matches (Liga Portugal).
Luís Freire will have a full squad to pick from upon Rio Ave FC's return to the Primeira Liga. Ukra and Joca will be in competition to start out wide here. Yakubu Aziz should get the nod over André Pereira and Leonardo Ruiz up front. Ivanildo will serve a match ban after being sent off in the last match of 2022/23. Anderson Jesus and Aidara will compete to feature in the middle of the park as a result. 19-year old Diego Rosa could get the nod over Claudemir in the FC Vizela engine room
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