Rio Ave vs Famalicao

Rio Ave
l l l l l
0 - 0
1.01
xG
0.85
Full Time
Famalicao
w l w l w
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Double chance : draw or Famalicao

Rio Ave comes into this match with a mixed bag of recent results, having won two and lost three of their last five games. Famalicao, on the other hand, is in a difficult period, having lost all five of their most recent matches.

Looking at their recent meetings, these two teams have often played out tight games that ended in draws, with their most recent match finishing goalless. Given the current form of both sides, this could be another very close and competitive match.

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2026 06:41 PM
starting lineups
7
99
E. van der Gouw
6.7
77
O. Richards
6.9
39
Gustavo Mancha
8.2
32
J. Brabec
7.6
17
M. Vrousai
6.9
5
A. Ntoi
6.7
44
T. Nikitscher
6.3
18
D. Spikic
6.9
11
J. Blesa
7.3
7
Diogo Bezerra
6.5
9
T. Monteiro
7.3
25
Lazar Carević
7.2
5
Rafa Soares
6.9
3
L. Realpe
7.5
55
I. Ba
7.7
17
R. Pinheiro
7
14
Mathias De Amorim
6.6
6
T. Van de Looi
6.6
80
P. Santos
6.9
7
Sorriso
6.3
9
U. Abubakar
6.5
23
Gil Dias
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Rio Ave
N. Abbey
46' Out: O. Richards
46
O. Pohlmann
70' Out: J. Blesa
70
Ryan Guilherme
79' Out: D. Spikic
79
A. Papakanellos
79' Out: T. Nikitscher
79
J. Tome
80' Out: M. Vrousai
80
Substitutes for Famalicao
S. Elisor
59' Out: U. Abubakar
59
A. Joujou
85' Out: Sorriso
85
statistics
46 Ball Possession 54
1.01 Expected Goals 0.85
match facts

REFEREE

J. Bessa

STADIUM

Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

LOCATION

Vila do Conde

  • This is a Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave (home) and Famalicao (away).
  • The reverse fixture earlier in the season ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • Rio Ave's recent form is mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches.
  • Famalicao are on a five-match losing streak in the league.
  • Historically, this fixture tends to be tight, with 7 of the last 9 meetings ending in a draw.
  • Rio Ave's last home win against Famalicao was back in February 2021.
  • Famalicao have a slight edge in average goals per match (1.15) compared to Rio Ave (1.03).
  • Famalicao also average more shots per game (12.18) than Rio Ave (10.52).
  • Both teams average very similar possession figures, around 49%.
  • Median stats from recent matches show Famalicao average more yellow cards (3) than Rio Ave (2).
  • The statistical prediction heavily favors a double chance: draw or Famalicao win.
  • Head-to-head history gives Famalicao a 75% advantage over Rio Ave's 25%.
Last Updated: 27 Feb 2026 06:41 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
53 Corners 54
156 Fouls 161
20 Offsides 13
122 Shots 141
35 Shots on Goal 47
30 Yellow Cards 26
1 Red Cards 1
6 Goals 9
9 Goals Conceded 6
3 Clean Sheets 5
primeira liga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#5
30
13
9
8
11
48
#12
30
8
10
12
-17
34