Rio Ave FC and Famalicão face each other on Sunday 03.01.2026, at 20:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rio Ave FC's home ground, the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Vilacondenses and Famalicenses, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Vilacondenses vs Famalicenses

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Handicap: Rio Ave FC (+1.5)

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Famalicão win or draw

Famalicão has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Rio Ave FC, our betting tip is Famalicão win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Famalicão emerged victorious against Rio Ave FC given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Rio Ave FC vs Famalicão has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.84 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Rio Ave FC preview

Rio Ave FC heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 0 matches, Vilacondenses secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Vilacondenses's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.

Rio Ave FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 0 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Clayton, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Clayton has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Rio Ave FC has conceded 0 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 0 per game) and 47 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.96 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Famalicão preview

Famalicão comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Famalicenses's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.35.

Famalicenses's offensive system is led by Gustavo Filipe Alves Freitas Azevedo Sá, the team's top scorer this season. The portuguese midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gil Dias. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1 per match.

Head to head: Rio Ave FC vs Famalicão

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Portugal - Liga Bwin

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Home L L L W L

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Away L L L L D

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Away Team

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Famalicão

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W L W

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Home W W W L W

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Away L L W L L

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 20:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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