Rio Ave vs FC Famalicao: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Rio Ave host FC Famalicao at Estádio do Rio Ave on Sunday 25 October 2026, kick-off 18:00 UTC, in the Liga Portugal (round 9). Prediction markets make FC Famalicao the favourite at 46%, with the draw at 28% (Polymarket). Rio Ave have had 8 days of rest since playing Louletano (Taca de Portugal); FC Famalicao have had 6 after facing Paredes and travel about 19 km. Rio Ave are without 2 players (Cezary Miszta, Brandon Aguilera); FC Famalicao are missing 1 (Roméo Beney). Hélder Carvalho is the referee, averaging 3.5 yellow cards a game against a league average of 5.0. The forecast at kick-off is 16°C with rain.