On Tuesday night, Aves host Boavista in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, as the home side look to move off the bottom of the table.
Aves have failed to win in their previous seven league outings, suffering six defeats in the process. Last time out in the league, the home side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Sporting Braga.
A big factor in Aves recent poor results has been poor defensive displays, as they have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six league outings.
Aves recent poor results mean they are now stuck to the bottom of the Portuguese top-flight table, a point behind 17th place Vitoria Setubal and four points from safety.
Jose Mota’s side have a poor away record in the Primeira Liga, failing to win in their last seven league games on the road. Aves have also conceded at least four goals in their last six games on their travels.
Boavista are currently ninth in the Primeira Liga table. However, they are just six points behind Rio Ave who occupy fifth spot and a Europa League berth.
The visitors have been highly inconsistent of late in the league. However, they have won just three of their last eight games in the Primeira Liga. Last time out Jorge Simao’s team recorded a 2-1 victory over Maritimo.
The visitors have a poor recent record on their travels in the Primeira Liga, winning two of their last ten games. Their recent away games in the league have been relatively low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last nine games on their travels in the Primeira Liga.
Boavista have lost on their last two visits to Aves in all competitions. However, the home side have won just two of their last seven meetings with Boavista.
Forebet predicts that Boavista will end that winless run at Aves by recording a victory in this clash.