Rio Ave and Famalicao will kick off this weekend's round of Primeira Liga fixtures when they meet at the Estadio dos Arcos on Friday, 4 October.
At present the two teams are separated by five points with Famalicao sitting on 12 points and Rio Ave sitting on seven.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Rio Ave vs Famalicao prediction.
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Rio Ave vs Famalicao prediction: The hosts to sneak the win
Key Stats
- Rio Ave have taken seven points from a possible nine at home in the Primeira Liga this season.
- Famalicao have failed to win any of their last four matches.
- Only two of Famalicao's seven league matches this season have produced more than two goals.
Correct score prediction: Rio Ave 1-0 Famalicao
Rio Ave are unbeaten at home so far this season and we are backing them to extend that run on Friday night. Famalicao have goals very difficult to come by in recent weeks, scoring 0 in their last two outings and never more than once in any of their last five. Rio Ave have won twice by this scoreline already this season so why not make it a third?
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the underdogs
- HOME: 8/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their impressive home record this season, Rio Ave are considered outsiders on Friday night, albeit by narrow margins. Ladbroke have given the home team a 35.7% chance of coming out on top and Famalicao a 38.5% chance of winning. The draw is also very much on the table at 21/10.
Check out our betting tips today page for more predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Famalicao
Famalicao have a good recent record against Rio Ave which perhaps goes some of the way to explaining why they are the favourites to win away from home on Friday night. Famalicao are unbeaten in their last five matches against Rio Ave with two wins and three draws and won the most recent fixture 2-1.
Rio Ave's last victory over Famalicao came in a cup match in 2020. This was not only their most recent win over them but also their only-ever win against them.
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/02/24
Famalicao
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/09/23
Rio Ave
Famalicao
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/05/23
Rio Ave
Famalicao
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/01/23
Famalicao
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 21/02/21
Rio Ave
Famalicao
Rio Ave preview: Back in their comfort zone
Rio Ave have looked like two very different teams this season. Away from home, they've looked like a disjointed mess while at the Estadio dos Arcos, they've looked like a team that could give anyone in the division a game. While their away form needs to improve, they will be keen to get back on track on home soil this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Jhonatan (GK), Vrousai, Pantalon, Santos, Panzo, Tiknaz, Novais, Ronaldo, Morais, Hassan, Pohlmann
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Nacional
3
Rio Ave
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25
W
Estrela
0
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
L
Guimaraes
3
Rio Ave
0
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
L
Sporting
2
Rio Ave
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Rio Ave
1
Famalicao preview: Stuck in a rut
Famalicao started the season in brilliant form, winning their first three matches. However, after losing to Vitoria Guimaraes, they have failed to win another game and their winless streak is now up to four matches. They've scored just one goal in their last three matches but will feel this is a good fixture for them to escape the rut they find themselves in.
Predicted lineup: Zlobin (GK), Calegari, Mihaj, De Haas, Pinheiro, Topic, Youssouf, Dias, Sa, Aranda, Gonzalez
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
L
Santa Clara
2
Famalicao
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
L
SC Farense
2
Famalicao
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25
D
Braga
1
Famalicao
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
L
FC Porto
2
Famalicao
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Estoril
0
Famalicao
3
Player to watch: Jhonatan
Brazilian goalkeeper, Jhonatan, has played in Portugal continuously since 2017 but he has arguably never been in better form than he currently is. He has kept two clean sheets in his last three home matches for Casa Pia and there is every chance that he will make it three in four on Friday night against a toothless Famalicao attack.