Rio Ave vs Famalicao Prediction 1 March 2026
🔊 In the upcoming clash between Rio Ave and Famalicão, the teams are chasing different objectives. Rio Ave are perilously close to the relegation zone, sitting 15th in the table, and are eager to break their streak of six consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, Famalicão are solidly in sixth place and have a strong opportunity to enhance their league standing. Recent performances highlight contrasting trends: Rio Ave are struggling with form, whereas Famalicão are delivering more consistent results.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 September 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Famalicão as the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 11 vs 6;
- fouls: 19 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Rio Ave and Famalicão:
- 12 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 4, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 10 for Rio Ave, 13 for Famalicão;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.92, in the second half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 1.92.
Head-to-head statistics Rio Ave - Famalicao

Rio Ave Team Overview
The team's last official match was on in the Primeira Liga, featuring Porto as the home side against Rio Ave. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Rio Ave vs Porto):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 1 vs 10;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Rio Ave are enduring a challenging period, with six consecutive league defeats suggesting a crisis. The team struggles offensively, averaging just 0.6 goals per match over their last ten games. Defensively, they are also faltering, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game during this stretch. Currently sitting in 15th place, they hover dangerously close to the relegation zone, adding pressure on both the players and coaching staff. The squad urgently needs to turn things around to avoid a relegation battle.
Match Results: Rio Ave

Famalicao Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Famalicão hosting Casa Pia. The game ended in a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match stats (Famalicão vs Casa Pia):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Famalicão are delivering solid performances this season. They currently sit in 6th place, aiming to solidify their position in the upper half of the table. Over their last ten matches, they have secured four victories, indicating a consistent form. Although their scoring on the road isn't prolific-rarely netting more than one goal per game-the team boasts a reliable defense, conceding an average of just 0.91 goals per match. Their playing style is based on a balanced approach between attack and defense, enabling them to achieve positive results even in challenging situations.
Match Results: Famalicao
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 4, draws - 7.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Famalicao
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 4 vs 10;
- win percentage: 17% vs 43%;
- losses: 11 vs 8;
- draws: 8 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
- Rio Ave have lost in last 6 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 1.08;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.92;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Famalicao
- average total in the tournament: 2.91 vs 2.17;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.26;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.43 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.7;
- Rio Ave: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Famalicao: average total away in the tournament - 0.7;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.8) vs 1.2 (away - 0.33).
- Famalicao have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 away games (Primeira Liga).
- Famalicao have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10 (4.75 - for home team and 5.25 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.67 (5.5 - for home team and 5.17 - for away team).
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.78; at home field - 4.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home field - 6.
Famalicao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 2.33.
- Famalicao have taken under 5.5 corners in last 7 away games.
- Famalicao have taken under 5.5 corners in last 6 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Famalicao
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 5 (45%);
- number of BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 3 (30%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 1 (17%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (21/207, 10.1%);
- Rio Ave at home most often finish matches: 0:3 , 1:1 (2/11, 18.2%);
- Famalicao away most often play: 0:1 , 1:0 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.28% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 11.56% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 9.33% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Famalicão are showing solid form, especially against the backdrop of Rio Ave's inconsistency. The team sits in 6th place and are eager to cement their position in the upper half of the table. On the flip side, Rio Ave are in a slump, having lost six consecutive league matches. Their defense has been leaky, conceding too many goals. Considering this trend and the hosts' losing streak, a win for Famalicão seems the most likely outcome.