Famalicao and Rio Ave will face off in a close contest, as both teams are positioned near the middle of the Primeira Liga table.

Famalicão

Rio Ave

Match Stats

Famalicao will be looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Nacional last weekend. Despite leveling the match through Oscar Aranda in the second half, a last-minute goal by Chileb Labidi left them empty-handed. This defeat ended their five-match unbeaten streak, which included three wins and two draws. Famalicao is eager to avoid another extended winless run and is hoping to build on their recent home win against Moreirense, their first victory in nine home games. They also have the confidence of having beaten Rio Ave 2-1 in their last home meeting.

On the other hand, Rio Ave will be aiming for their first-ever top-flight win against Famalicao, as they've failed to win in their previous nine encounters, including a 1-1 draw earlier in the season. Their only victory over Famalicao came in the Taca de Portugal in December 2020. However, Rio Ave comes into this match on the back of a 2-1 win over Braga, their first victory after a three-match winless streak. Despite struggling away, winning only twice and with a poor goal difference, they will look to capitalize on this momentum and push for back-to-back wins.