FC Famalicao vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Famalicao vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga .
- FC Famalicao 10 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 10 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Alexandre Da Silva Esteves
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Rui Costa
- Referee Tiago Costa
- Referee Carlos Macedo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 10 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 10 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 10 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 10 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 10 | 9 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 10 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 10 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | FC Famalicao | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Vitoria FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Moreirense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | FC Porto | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Famalicao | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 2 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 7 |
| 14 | Scored | 9 |
| 14 | Conceded | 23 |
| +0 | GD | -14 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.70 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Famalicao this season
FC Famalicao this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
FC Famalicao are 11th (10 pts). Rio Ave FC are 15th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Famalicao
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/2
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Famalicao
| Georgios Koutsias | 5 G | |
| Marcos Vinicios | 2 G | 2 A |
| Oscar Aranda | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn van Breemen | 1 G |
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Famalicão to score. At the same time, Rio Ave FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nehuen Perez on 22 minutes.
- 26' Tarantini picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' Tarantini, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Junio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gabrielzinho, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Rio Ave FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 59' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Gabrielzinho is withdrawn and Toni Borevkovic gets his opportunity.
- 64' Brazil international Gustavo Assuncao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' A goal from the Brazil international Patrick! He fires home on 66 to make it 0-1!
- 71' Lionn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 144 appearances.
- 76' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 78' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Mehdi Taremi on, Junio off on 78 minutes.
- 80' Diogo Goncalves gets the nod from FC Famalicao. He replaces Fabio Martins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Patrick on 83.
- 85' The FC Famalicao bench stirs into life. Toni Martinez is withdrawn and Anderson gets his opportunity.
- 88' The crowd applauds Guga Rodrigues as he leaves the pitch. Uros Racic steps in for FC Famalicao.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Josh Tymon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Toni Borevkovic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- FC Famalicão celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Famalicao Lineups
Starting XI
- 97
- 28
- 10
- 11
- 18
- 19
- 3
- 20
- 12
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 17
- 32
- 69
- 7
- 33
- 25
- 15
Coach
Joao Pedro Sousa
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 1
-
12
Junio ↓ Mehdi Taremi 78'
- 9
- 2
- 4
- 8
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Carlos Mane 59'
- 11
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↓ Toni Borevkovic 59'
- 5
Bench
-
21
Carlos Mane ↑ 59'
-
6
Toni Borevkovic ↑ 59'
- 23
- 88
- 19
-
99
Mehdi Taremi ↑ 78'
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhonder Cadiz | 3 |
| Oscar Aranda | 2 |
| Mihai Dobre | 2 |
| Ruben Lima | 2 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 1 |
| Ahmed Hassan Koka | 1 |
| Toni Martinez | 1 |
| Gil Dias | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Famalicao Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.91
FC Famalicao xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Famalicao to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Famalicao win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Famalicao or Draw
84%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
39%
FC Famalicao or Rio Ave FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Famalicao
| Handicap | FC Famalicao covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Famalicao keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

