Rio Ave vs Famalicão: preview and stats
Liga PortugalRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 9Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde
Scheduled
- Rio Ave go into the match 15th in the table with 7 points; Famalicão are 14th with 7.
- Rio Ave in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- Famalicão in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
- At home, Rio Ave score 1.50 and concede 2.75 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Famalicão score 1.75 and concede 1.00 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Rio Ave average 10.50 at home and Famalicão 10.75 away.
- In the league they have met 12 times since 2019: Rio Ave won 0, Famalicão won 4 and 8 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
Latest Rio Ave matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Nacional | H | 3-2 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Alverca | A | 0-1 (L) |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Estrela Amadora | H | 3-3 (D) |
| 6 Sept 2026 | Santa Clara | A | 0-4 (L) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Sporting CP | H | 0-4 (L) |
Latest Famalicão matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Alverca | H | 1-4 (L) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Nacional | A | 4-0 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Sporting CP | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Estrela Amadora | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Gil Vicente | H | 0-0 (D) |
Rio Ave at home vs Famalicão away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Rio Ave (home) | Famalicão (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals conceded | 2.75 | 1.00 |
| Over 2.5 | 75% | 50% |
| Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| Corners for | 5.00 | 5.75 |
| Match corners | 10.50 | 10.75 |
| Cards received | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Match cards | 3.25 | 4.75 |
Rio Ave vs Famalicão, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appRio Ave vs Famalicão head to head
The last 5 of their 12 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | Rio Ave 0-0 Famalicão | Regular season |
| 28 Sept 2025 | Famalicão 0-0 Rio Ave | Regular season |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Famalicão 1-0 Rio Ave | Regular season |
| 4 Oct 2024 | Rio Ave 1-1 Famalicão | Regular season |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Famalicão 2-1 Rio Ave | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Hélder Carvalho: 3.46 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.98).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Rio Ave
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Bezerra | 25 | 2 | 1.64 | 3 |
| Jalen Blesa | 21 | 10 | 1.55 | 2 |
| Marios Vrousai | 31 | 1 | 1.46 | 4 |
Famalicão
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorriso | 33 | 7 | 2.03 | 7 |
| Gil Dias | 33 | 3 | 1.14 | 7 |
| Tom van de Looi | 29 | 0 | 1.04 | 8 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of Liga Portugal, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Rio Ave and Famalicão play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 18:00 (Lisbon time).
Where is Rio Ave vs Famalicão played?
At Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde.
Who is the referee for Rio Ave vs Famalicão?
Hélder Carvalho.
What form are Rio Ave and Famalicão in?
Rio Ave: W-L-D-L-L in their last 5; Famalicão: L-W-D-D-D in their last 5.