FC Famalicao vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Famalicao vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal 22 de Junho.
- FC Famalicao 34 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 33 games · 36 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 33 | 85 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 32 | 80 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 33 | 77 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 32 | 56 |
| 5 | FC Famalicao | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 33 | 47 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 33 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 33 | 42 |
| 9 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 10 | Vitória SC | 33 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 33 | 36 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 33 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 33 | 33 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 33 | 31 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 33 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 32 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 32 | 27 |
| 18 | AVS | 33 | 20 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | SC Farense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Casa Pia AC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | GD Chaves | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | FC Famalicao | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | GD Chaves | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Famalicao | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 56 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 33 |
| 15 / 11 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 13 |
| 42 | Scored | 35 |
| 29 | Conceded | 55 |
| +13 | GD | -20 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 44% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Famalicao are 5th (56 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Famalicao
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Famalicão and Rio Ave FC is underway.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Famalicão needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 17' Assisted by Marcos Vinicios with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jhonder Cadiz makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 27' FC Famalicão is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Joao Graca will be fuming at that decision.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Famalicão is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Famalicão must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' The whistle greets Joao Graca as he departs to be replaced by Mateo Tanlongo.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Martinez on 60.
- 64' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Umaro Embalo departs to be replaced by Marious Vrousai.
- 66' What composure from Jhonder Cadiz! The Venezuela international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 71' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Amine Oudrhiri is replaced by Adrien Silva.
- 73' It is a substitution in FC Famalicao team. Chiquinho is replaced by Jose Luis Rodriguez on 73 minute.
- 77' Rio Ave FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 80' Adrien Silva was booked on 80.
- 85' Another substitution for FC Famalicao to replace Jhonder Cadiz by Florian Danho Seke on 85 minute.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Emmanuel Boateng.
- 90' It is a substitution in FC Famalicao team. Lucas Martinez is replaced by Riccieli on 90 minute.
- Another three points for FC Famalicão.
Lineups
FC Famalicao Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28
- 29
- 32
- 16
- 4
- 8
- 74
- 77
- 10
- 31
- 20
Bench
- 7
- 1
- 12
- 15
- 6
- 9
- 95
- 18
- 21
Coach
Joao Pedro Sousa
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 18
-
7
Joao Teixeira ↓ Joca 64'
- 81
- 23
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Adrien Silva 71'
- 20
- 3
- 77
-
21
Joao Graca ↓ Mateo Tanlongo 55'
-
11
Umaro Embalo ↓ Marious Vrousai 64'
- 33
Bench
-
15
Adrien Silva ↑ 71'
-
22
Emmanuel Boateng ↑ 71'
-
14
Joca ↑ 64'
-
27
Marious Vrousai ↑ 64'
- 8
- 9
- 12
-
5
Mateo Tanlongo ↑ 55'
- 4
Coach
Luis Freire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhonder Cadiz | 3 |
| Mihai Dobre | 2 |
| Ruben Lima | 2 |
| Tarantini | 1 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 1 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 1 |
| Ahmed Hassan Koka | 1 |
| Toni Martinez | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Famalicao Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
FC Famalicao xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + FC Famalicao to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Famalicao win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Famalicao or Draw
82%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
44%
FC Famalicao or Rio Ave FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Famalicao
| Handicap | FC Famalicao covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Famalicao keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

