Famalicao vs Rio Ave Prediction 28 September 2025
🔊 In the upcoming match, Famalicão will host Rio Ave, and this game promises to be thrilling. The hosts have been performing confidently this season, currently sitting in 6th place in the standings. They are eager to solidify their position to compete in the upper part of the table. In their last six matches, the club has secured three wins and two draws, indicating a strong form. However, the visitors are not planning to go down without a fight: despite being in 16th place, the team has the potential to surprise their opponents with their attacking style of play. An open game with plenty of chances for both teams is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 10 March 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Famalicão were the home side):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 22 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Famalicão and Rio Ave:
- 11 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 1, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 13 for Famalicão, 10 for Rio Ave;
- average goals in the first half - 1, in the second half - 1.09;
- average total goals per match - 2.09.
Head-to-head statistics Famalicao - Rio Ave

Famalicao Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Casa Pia hosting Famalicão. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Famalicão vs Casa Pia):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 21 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Famalicão have been showing consistent form in recent fixtures, securing three wins and suffering just one loss in their last six matches-a solid performance for a team not expected to make significant waves. Their playing style is built on balanced ball control and quick attacking play. With an average of 1.2 goals scored per game and only 0.9 conceded, the club looks strong both offensively and defensively. Their last head-to-head clash with Rio Ave ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Famalicão.
Match Results: Famalicao

Rio Ave Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Primeira Liga, with Benfica as the home team and Rio Ave as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Rio Ave vs Benfica):
- possession percentage: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Rio Ave are struggling to collect points, having gone winless in their last six outings, with four draws and two losses. Despite this, their attacking line remains a threat, averaging 1.4 goals per match. However, their defense is leaky, conceding an average of 2 goals. The team is known for its ability to create chances even against strong opponents, but defensive instability often results in dropped points. Rio Ave are eager to steer clear of the relegation zone and will look to improve their standing.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.82, while the visitors net 0.18.
First-Half Stats: Famalicao (home) vs Rio Ave (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- draws: 2 (66.67%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 0.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 6 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.8).
- Famalicao have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 1, draws - 6.
Statistics: Famalicao vs Rio Ave
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 3 vs 0;
- win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 6.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 15 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 0.91;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.09;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Famalicao vs Rio Ave
- average total in the tournament: 1.67 vs 3.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.83;
- Famalicao: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Rio Ave: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Rio Ave have scored in 8 of last 9 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.37 (4.73 - for home team and 4.64 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 7.8 (4.2 - for home team and 3.6 - for away team).
Famalicao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 5.6.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67, away - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 2.6.
- Under 11.5 corners in last 5 Famalicao home games against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga).
- Under 11.5 corners in 16 of last 17 Rio Ave away games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 11.5 corners in 14 of last 16 Rio Ave away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.28 (2.64 for home team and 2.64 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.2 (2 for home team and 3.2 for away team).
Famalicao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 2.8.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.83, away - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Famalicao vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Famalicao at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 3 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Famalicao at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 4 (80%).
- Rio Ave have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (Primeira Liga).