Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 05/26/2023
To build a prediction for the Rio Ave - Famalicao match, scheduled for 26 May 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rio Ave have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 15 times and lost 21 matches. Famalicao, having played 50 matches, won 19 times, drew 10 matches and lost 21 defeats. In the league, Rio Ave average 1 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Famalicao average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 21 January 2023 at Famalicao's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
The last head-to-head meeting between Rio Ave and Famalicao ended with a score of 0:0. In 4 of the 10 head-to-head meetings, a winner was determined. Thus, 60% of the meetings between these teams ended in a draw. I think this match will also end in a draw, as neither team has much motivation to win.
As I already said, Famalicao has looked stronger this season, although the team has been performing poorly for 5 games already. I think this bad run needs to be ended. Famalicao has won more often in head-to-head matches. Therefore, I am counting on the away team.
In eight of the guests' last nine matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored. I think the teams simply have no reason to sit back in defense. Rio Ave are playing at home, so they will feel more comfortable today; they will most likely be able to score as well.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 17 out of 26 last matches involving Rio Ave, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.145
In 18 out of 24 last matches where Rio Ave played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.145
In 12 out of 13 last matches of Rio Ave at home, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)1.91
In 6 out of 8 last away matches, Famalicao concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.848
Rio Ave concedes under 2 goals in 13 home matches straight.
IT2U (1.5)1.77
In 7 out of 9 last matches involving Famalicao, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.704
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Famalicao played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.704
Rio Ave scores under 2 goals in 11 out of last 13 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.475
In 13 last matches of Rio Ave at home, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.365
19 out of 21 last matches involving Famalicao did not end in a draw.
121.344
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Коштинья. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. One more Famalicao player is a doubt for this match.