What is our Rio Ave vs Famalicao prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 1 - 1 Famalicao
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Rio Ave will be looking to build on a 3-2 league victory over Nacional after also securing a 1-0 Portuguese Cup win against Louletano at the weekend. Os Rioavistas have shown signs of improvement, although their home form remains a concern, with just one win in their last four matches at home. The return of defender Joao Tome from suspension is a welcome boost for the hosts, who have struggled to keep opponents at bay, conceding an average of 2.75 goals per home game. They will need a more disciplined defensive performance to collect another three points.
Famalicao, meanwhile, are eager to respond after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Alverca in their latest Primeira Liga outing. The visitors have been inconsistent lately, losing their last two matches, and will be keen to tighten things up at the back. Matheus Matarra was forced off with an injury against Alverca, meaning Leo Realpe is likely to step into the side. Famalicao have been more reliable defensively away from home, conceding an average of 1.00 goal per game, while scoring 1.40 on their travels.
With eight of the last 13 head-to-head meetings ending in draws and Rio Ave conceding 2.75 goals per home game, Famalicao or Draw, Both teams to score and Over 1.5 goals bets should be considered.
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 18:00.
- League
- Portugal Primeira Liga
- Kick-off
- Sun 25 Oct 2026, 18:00UK time
Rio Ave vs Famalicao Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Rio Ave 1-1 Famalicao | 5/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 8/11 | |
| Draw No Bet: Rio Ave | 13/8 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Draw / Draw | 4/1 | |
| Asian Handicap: Rio Ave +0.5 | 4/5 | |
| European Handicap: Rio Ave +1 | 8/11 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Patricio Salas | 6/4 | |
| First Goalscorer: Patricio Salas | 9/2 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/3 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 3/4 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 2/7 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/12 | |
| Famalicao Clean Sheet: No | 4/9 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwlldlww | 1.10 |
| Home | lldw | 1.00 |
| Away | dlwllw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 4.25 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 0.92 | 1.12 | 0.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.67 |
Famalicao Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlldddwll | 1.00 |
| Home | wlddl | 1.00 |
| Away | dldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.18 | 1.27 |
Rio Ave vs Famalicao Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (8%)
13 Matches
Famalicao (31%)





