Famalicao 2-1 Rio Ave – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Famalicao at 37% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Famalicao face Rio Ave.
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Analysis
Rio Ave make the trip to Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho to face Famalicao in Primeira Liga (matchday 22). The match kicks off on Friday 16 February 2024 at 20:15 UK time.
Form
Famalicao (all games): 1W 5D 4L across their last 10 — 0.80 PPG. Last five: D W L L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Famalicao at home: 3W 3D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Rio Ave's record over their last 10 games: 2W 6D 2L (1.20 PPG). Last five: L D D D W. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Rio Ave's form when playing away from home: 0W 5D 5L across their last 10 road games (0.50 PPG). Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.50 is notably below their overall 1.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.80 vs 1.20 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
Neither side has dominated the 3 H2H matches in our data: 0 wins for Famalicao, 0 for Rio Ave and 3 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 16 Sep 2023, ended Famalicao 1–1 Rio Ave — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Famalicao — key trading statistics (last 54 games, 26 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 62% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; of the 14 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 36%; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
Rio Ave — key trading statistics (last 54 games, 26 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 62% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 54%; of the 15 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Famalicao 48% versus Rio Ave 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Famalicao 48% | Rio Ave 35%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Famalicao surrender their half-time lead 36% of the time, while Rio Ave have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 40% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Famalicao 1.15 xG and Rio Ave 1.08 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Famalicao attack 0.854 / defence 1.167 | Rio Ave attack 0.762 / defence 0.881. League average goals — home 1.526 / away 1.213. Rio Ave's attack rating of 0.762 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.08. Data: built from Famalicao's last 54 games and Rio Ave's last 55.
Result probabilities: Famalicao 37% | Draw 29% | Rio Ave 34%. Fair-value odds: Famalicao 2.68 | Draw 3.46 | Rio Ave 2.96. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS Yes probability 45% | Total xG 2.23. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.23 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 55% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Famalicao as the most likely outcome at 37% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Famalicao if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.23 combined xG gives a 62% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 55%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Famalicao 60% (last 10 home games) | Rio Ave 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Famalicao vs Rio Ave | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 22 | Venue: Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho • Kick-off: Friday 16 February 2024 at 20:15 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Famalicao 37% | Draw 29% | Rio Ave 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% (Under 62%) | BTTS Yes 45% (No 55%) | xG Famalicao 1.15 / Rio Ave 1.08 • Poisson strength factors: Famalicao attack 0.854 / def 1.167 | Rio Ave attack 0.762 / def 0.881 | league avg home 1.526 / away 1.213 • Poisson stance: Famalicao (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.15
Famalicao xG
Expected Goals
1.08
Rio Ave xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Famalicao vs Rio Ave FAQs
What time does Famalicao vs Rio Ave kick off?
Famalicao vs Rio Ave kicked off at 20:15 UK time on Friday 16 February 2024 at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho.
What was the final score in Famalicao vs Rio Ave?
Famalicao 2 - 1 Rio Ave.
Where is Famalicao vs Rio Ave being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho.
What competition is Famalicao vs Rio Ave part of?
Famalicao vs Rio Ave is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 22) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Famalicao vs Rio Ave?
Our statistical model gives Famalicao a 37% chance of winning, Rio Ave a 34% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Famalicao the favourite.
Will both teams score in Famalicao vs Rio Ave?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Famalicao and Rio Ave will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (55%).
Will Famalicao vs Rio Ave have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (62%).
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Famalicao's attack at 0.85x the league average against Rio Ave's defence at 0.88x — combine the two and it projects 1.15 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Rio Ave's attack (0.76x) against Famalicao's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.08.
These ratings are built from Famalicao's last 54 games and Rio Ave's last 55 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (12.5%), 1-0 (10.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Famalicao Win
37%
2.68
29%
3.46
34%
2.96
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
0 – 1
11.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.15
Famalicao xG
Total xG
2.23
1.08
Rio Ave xG
2.68
37%
Home win
3.46
29%
Draw
2.96
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.22
55%
BTTS No
1.82
Clean Sheet
34%
2.94
32%
3.16
Win to Nil
13%
7.89
11%
9.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.8 | 11.6 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 13.4 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Famalicao vs Rio Ave Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Famalicao vs Rio Ave?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Famalicao and Rio Ave expected to score?
The model projects 1.15 expected goals for Famalicao and 1.08 for Rio Ave, a combined total of 2.23.
How confident is the prediction model for Famalicao vs Rio Ave?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Famalicao's recent record stands at 18W 13D 23L from 54 games, a 1.24 PPG return, with D-W-L-L-D in the last five.
Rio Ave, meanwhile, have gone 14W 19D 21L across 54 games — 1.13 PPG, with L-D-D-D-W in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.24 PPG for Famalicao against 1.13 for Rio Ave. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Famalicao have managed 12W 4D 10L from their last 26 home games — 1.54 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Rio Ave's away record stands at 2W 12D 12L across their last 26 away games, a 0.69 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.13 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Rio Ave's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Famalicao come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Famalicao are averaging 1.07 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Rio Ave are on 1.06 scored and 1.31 conceded.
Last 54 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Famalicao
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Rio Ave
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Famalicao (Home) vs Rio Ave (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Famalicao
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Rio Ave
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❓ Famalicao vs Rio Ave Form FAQs
What form are Famalicao and Rio Ave in coming into this match?
Famalicao have gone 18W 13D 23L in their last 54 games (1.24 PPG), while Rio Ave have gone 14W 19D 21L in their last 54 (1.13 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Famalicao at home or Rio Ave away?
Famalicao's home record (1.54 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Famalicao at home: 1.54 PPG; Rio Ave away: 0.69 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 9 H2H matches between Famalicao and Rio Ave, the earliest from January 2023. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent was as recently as 25 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Famalicao won Rio Ave 0-4 Famalicao on 25 Oct 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Famalicao have gone 2W 2D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Rio Ave — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
3
Famalicao
6
Draws
0
Rio Ave
Recent Meetings
❓ Famalicao vs Rio Ave H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Famalicao and Rio Ave?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Famalicao have won 3, Rio Ave have won 0, and 6 have been drawn.
When did Famalicao and Rio Ave last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 October 2026: Rio Ave 0-4 Famalicao.
Who has won more matches between Famalicao and Rio Ave?
Famalicao have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Famalicao are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Rio Ave are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 38% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Famalicao 46%, Rio Ave 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Famalicao) and 42% (Rio Ave).
On the defensive side: Famalicao keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; Famalicao have failed to score in 27% of games; Rio Ave in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Famalicao home games / Rio Ave away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Famalicao vs Rio Ave Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Famalicao and Rio Ave matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Famalicao's recent matches and 54% of Rio Ave's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Famalicao and Rio Ave matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 54% of Famalicao's recent games and 42% of Rio Ave's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Famalicao and Rio Ave matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 62% of Famalicao's recent matches and 62% of Rio Ave's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Famalicao edge out Rio Ave 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Famalicao beat Rio Ave 2-1 at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho, Regular Season - 22, in the Primeira Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Famalicao 1.15 xG and Rio Ave 1.08 xG, a combined 2.23. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Famalicao beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Famalicao attack 0.85 / defence 1.17 against Rio Ave attack 0.76 / defence 0.88, drawn from 54/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Famalicao 37% | Draw 29% | Rio Ave 34%, with Famalicao to win its most likely call at 37%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Famalicao 48%, Rio Ave 35%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Famalicao's trading profile (54 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Rio Ave's trading profile (54 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Famalicao 1.24 PPG, Rio Ave 1.13 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Famalicao win broke the near-deadlock. Famalicao (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.19 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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