Rio Ave vs Famalicão prediction and betting tips on October 4, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 4, 2024, Rio Ave will face Famalicão in the 8th round of the Primeira Liga. The visiting team has had a decent start to the season and will aim to secure a win against a mid-table opponent.
Rio Ave vs Famalicão: Key Stats and Trends
- Rio Ave has lost three of their last six matches.
- Famalicão is winless in their last four matches.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is 2-2 (three times).
- Rio Ave wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Famalicão wins it in 41%.
Prediction for Rio Ave vs Famalicão
Rio Ave, or the "Rioavistas," participated in European competitions four times between 2014 and 2020, even reaching the group stages. However, they have since lost ground, finishing a modest 11th last season. Famalicão, or "Vila Nova," who returned to the Primeira Liga after a long absence (relegated in 1994), have been more consistent. They have regularly finished in the top half of the table but just below the European competition spots, concluding in 8th place for the second consecutive season last spring.
Both teams made significant squad changes over the summer. Rio Ave mostly signed free agents or loaned players, including Koka, Omar Richards, and Tiago Morais. Famalicão sold goalkeeper Luís Reis Júnior to Villarreal for €12 million and defender Francisco Moura to Porto for €5 million, allowing them to conduct an extensive transfer campaign, though much depends on their scouting efforts.
Under the guidance of coach João Pedro Sousa, Famalicão started strongly with three victories, including a notable home win over Benfica. However, they slowed down in September, losing to Vitória Guimarães and drawing with Gil Vicente, Moreirense, and Nacional. Rio Ave struggled to secure points away from home, losing not only to Sporting and Porto but also to Aves. At home, however, they managed wins against Farense and Arouca, and drew 2-2 with Estoril after squandering a two-goal lead. In their last match, they were crushed 0-4 by Braga.
Rio Ave vs Famalicão: Possible Lineups
Rio Ave: Jonathan – Panzo, Aderlan Santos, Pantalon – Richards, Bondoso, Morais, Martim Neto, Udriri, Vrushaj – Clayton
Famalicão: Zlobin – Pinheiro, de Haas, Mihai, Callegari – Topic, Youssouf, Sá, Rochinha, Sorrizo – Aranda
Head-to-Head
The two clubs have met nine times in official matches. Famalicão has won three, including the most recent encounter, and lost once, while the remaining games ended in draws.
Free Prediction for Rio Ave vs Famalicão
This match isn't expected to be a high-scoring spectacle. We recommend betting on "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.6).