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

    8%
    1 Win
    62%
    8 Draws
    31%
    4 Wins
    Total games
    13
    Total Goals Avg
    1.77
    Both teams scored
    54%
    0.77
    Total average
    1
    4.77
    Corner
    5.23
    3.38
    Yellow cards
    2.69
    Last matches
    01.03.26
    Primeira Liga
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    1.04
    1.12
    5
    5
    20
    15
    4
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1.04
    1.12
    5
    5
    20
    15
    4
    2
    28.09.25
    Primeira Liga
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    2.47
    0.6
    11
    6
    19
    15
    4
    5
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2.47
    0.6
    11
    6
    19
    15
    4
    5
    10.03.25
    Liga Portugal
    FC Famalicao
    FC Famalicao
    Rio Ave FC
    Rio Ave FC
    1.55
    0.89
    5
    1
    22
    13
    1
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1.55
    0.89
    5
    1
    22
    13
    1
    2
    04.10.24
    Примейра-лига
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    -
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    11
    7
    17
    13
    4
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    11
    7
    17
    13
    4
    3
    16.02.24
    Примейра-лига
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    -
    -
    4
    7
    14
    20
    4
    6
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    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

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    liga portugal
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    Sporting Lisbon
    Sporting Lisbon
    0.53
    1.36
    2
    3
    7
    14
    1
    1
    0
    4
    0
    4
    0
    0
    0.53
    1.36
    2
    3
    7
    14
    1
    1
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    22.08.26
    liga portugal
    Estoril Praia
    Estoril Praia
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    1.56
    0.7
    6
    3
    11
    14
    1
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    1.56
    0.7
    6
    3
    11
    14
    1
    1
    W
    15.08.26
    liga portugal
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    Porto
    Porto
    0.78
    1.99
    6
    6
    1
    10
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0.78
    1.99
    6
    6
    1
    10
    0
    0
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    09.08.26
    liga portugal
    Gil Vicente Barcelos
    Gil Vicente Barcelos
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    1
    1.6
    0.18
    5
    2
    14
    9
    1
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.6
    0.18
    5
    2
    14
    9
    1
    3
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    Tondela
    Tondela
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    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

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    liga portugal
    Santa Clara Azores
    Santa Clara Azores
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    1.64
    1.03
    2
    9
    16
    16
    1
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1.64
    1.03
    2
    9
    16
    16
    1
    3
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    16.08.26
    liga portugal
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    Maritimo Madeira
    Maritimo Madeira
    0.81
    1.25
    5
    1
    11
    16
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0.81
    1.25
    5
    1
    11
    16
    1
    2
    L
    07.08.26
    liga portugal
    Estoril Praia
    Estoril Praia
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    0.87
    1.29
    7
    6
    12
    13
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0.87
    1.29
    7
    6
    12
    13
    1
    2
    D
    31.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Como 1907
    Como 1907
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
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    4
    6
    -
    -
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    3
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    6
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    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Lens
    Lens
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
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    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.
    Trends
    • Rio Ave have lost in last 6 games (Primeira Liga).
    👉Prediction: Famalicao Win(odds: 1.91)

    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).
    Trends
    • 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: Famalicao Total goals Under (1,5)(odds: 1.83)

    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.
    Trends
    • 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: Corners - Famalicao Total Under (5,5)(odds: 1.81)

    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%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No)(odds: 2)

    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)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (1:1)(odds: 6.5)

    ⭐ 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.

    Famalicao Win
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    Betting Tips: Rio Ave - Famalicao

    Famalicao have drawn:
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin last 3 away games against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga).
    Draw
    Bovada
    +270
    Rio Ave have lost:
    rio-ave-fc-1in last 6 games (Primeira Liga).
    Famalicao Win
    Everygame
    -120
    Rio Ave have not won:
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin last 11 games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin last 8 games against Famalicao.
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin last 5 home games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
    rio-ave-fc-1in 9 of last 10 games (Primeira Liga).
    rio-ave-fc-1in 6 of last 7 home games (Primeira Liga).
    Famalicao will not lose
    Everygame
    -435
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin 9 of last 10 Rio Ave games against Famalicao.
    rio-ave-fc-1fc-famalicaoin 8 of last 9 Rio Ave games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
    fc-famalicaoin 12 of last 14 Famalicao away games (Primeira Liga).
    in 17 of last 18 Jose Bessa games.
    in 12 of last 13 Jose Bessa games (in the Primeira Liga).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -278
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    Rio Ave - Famalicao Table position

    Liga Portugal 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Braga
    Braga
    341611764-3659
    5.
    Famalicao
    Famalicao
    341511842-2956
    6.
    Gil Vicente Barcelos
    Gil Vicente Barcelos
    3413111047-3850
    11.
    Alverca
    Alverca
    341091535-5239
    12.
    Rio Ave
    Rio Ave
    348121435-5736
    13.
    Santa Clara Azores
    Santa Clara Azores
    34991632-4136

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 6
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 8
    Conceded - 16
    -8
    0
    11 - Scored
    11 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    2
    3
    Draws
    6
    5
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    8
    Scored
    11
    16
    Conceded
    11
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2.2
    0.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.1
    3
    Both teams scored
    6
    113'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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