For this week’s pick, we decided to go for one of the smaller leagues. More specifically, the Brazilian Serie D. For this match, 2nd placed Porto Velho EC will face 6th placed Rio Branco. Before we take a look at the most recent stats, let’s talk a little about the history of both sides:
Home
Rio Branco Football Club, founded on June 8, 1919, in Rio Branco, Acre, is one of the most traditional football clubs in the North region of Brazil. Known as “Estrelão,” the club has a rich history of achievements, being the most successful team in the Acre State Championship with over 40 titles. Rio Branco also has a significant presence in national competitions, notably in the Copa do Brasil and the Brazilian Serie C. Over the years, the club has undergone several changes, including the construction of Arena da Floresta in 2006, which replaced the historic José de Melo Stadium as their main venue. Today, Rio Branco continues to be a key player in Acre football, striving to regain its prominence in national competitions.
Visitors
Porto Velho Esporte Clube, known as Porto Velho FC, was founded on October 2, 2018, in the capital of Rondônia state. With traditional colors of blue, red, and white, the club quickly established itself as an emerging force in the regional football scene. Porto Velho plays its home games at Estádio Aluízio Ferreira, which has a capacity of 7,000 spectators, providing a vibrant atmosphere for local fans. Since its foundation, Porto Velho FC has won two Rondoniense Championship titles in 2020 and 2021, standing out as one of the leading teams in the state. These achievements not only elevated the club in the state scene but also opened doors to national competitions, where the team seeks to consolidate its position and reach new heights in Brazilian football. In addition to its on-field successes, Porto Velho FC is committed to developing a solid and professional structure, investing in its youth categories and infrastructure. The goal is not only to win titles but also to develop players and promote the sport in the region, contributing to the growth and strengthening of football in Rondônia.
The current stats
Rio Branco Football Club has 8 points in 6 matches, 7 goals scored and 9 conceded. They also have 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Surprisingly even numbers. On the other side of the field, Porto Velho Esporte Clube has 12 points from 6 matches, with 8 goals scored and only 6 conceded. They also have 4 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses so far.
What to Expect
From what we can see the visitors have the advantage, but not by as much as we would expect. Both Rio Branco and Porto Velho had their ups and downs in regard to recent performance, and both are eager to show what they can do here.
Update
Last week we took a dive in a match for the Brazilian Serie D, and now it is time to see how our sides are doing so we can come up with a decision. Since last week, both sides had a confrontation on the 8th, and now the stats stand as follows: Rio Branco Football Club still has 8 points, but now in 7 matches played as they had a 2-0 loss against Manaus in their last match. On the other side of the field, Porto Velho Esporte Clube has 15 points from 7 matches now, after their impressive 5-1 victory against São Raimundo in their last match. This means that the home team will have even more advantages here, as they will be playing at home and have better morale than the visitors.
Now that we know where things stand, it is time to make our bet. First of all, it is quite clear that the home team has the advantage here, which means that a bet on Porto Velho to win will not have the highest odds. Add an Asian Handicap to that, however, and we have a different story. So, my bet for this one will be on an Asian Handicap of -1.5 for Porto Velho to win. Now it is your turn to make a move, do not waste any more time and open an account at the best betting platform right now to become a winner!