FC Porto vs Rio Ave: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

FC Porto

W W W W W

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

1 - 0

18/02/2023 20:30

Rio Ave

L W D L L

12th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Porto vs Rio Ave on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Porto vs Rio Ave preview before placing your bet.

FC Porto are currently 2nd with 85 points after 34 matches.
Rio Ave sit 12th with 40 points from 34 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica	87	34	28	3	3	82	20	62
02 FC Porto	85	34	27	4	3	73	22	51
03 Sporting Braga	78	34	25	3	6	75	30	45
04 Sporting CP	74	34	23	5	6	71	32	39
05 FC Arouca	54	34	15	9	10	36	37	-1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	53	34	16	5	13	34	39	-5
07 GD Chaves	46	34	12	10	12	35	40	-5
08 FC Famalicao	44	34	13	5	16	39	47	-8
09 Boavista FC	44	34	12	8	14	43	54	-11
10 Casa Pia AC	41	34	11	8	15	31	40	-9
11 Vizela	40	34	11	7	16	34	38	-4
12 Rio Ave	40	34	10	10	14	36	43	-7
13 Gil Vicente	37	34	10	7	17	32	41	-9
14 Estoril	35	34	10	5	19	33	49	-16
15 Portimonense	34	34	10	4	20	25	48	-23
16 Maritimo	26	34	7	5	22	32	63	-31
17 Pacos de Ferreira	23	34	6	5	23	26	62	-36
18 Santa Clara	22	34	5	7	22	26	58	-32

FC Porto Last 6 matches

26/07/2026 02:00

FC Porto 2 - 1 Aston Villa International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 02:10

Gil Vicente 1 - 0 FC Porto International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 18:00

Birmingham City 1 - 2 FC Porto International Club Friendly

11/05/2026 00:00

AVS Futebol SAD 3 - 1 FC Porto Liga Portugal 1

03/05/2026 02:30

FC Porto 1 - 0 Alverca Liga Portugal 1

27/04/2026 00:00

Estrela da Amadora 1 - 2 FC Porto Liga Portugal 1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rio Ave

23/07/2026 16:30

Rio Ave 5 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 23:00

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Al-Ahli SFC International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 16:30

Portimonense 0 - 3 Rio Ave International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 16:00

Rio Ave 2 - 1 FC Arouca International Club Friendly

17/05/2026 00:00

Casa Pia AC 1 - 1 Rio Ave Liga Portugal 1

12/05/2026 02:15

Rio Ave 1 - 4 Sporting CP Liga Portugal 1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

Goals

Scored

613

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

243

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

314

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

343

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

267 (89%)33 (11%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

181 (70%)78 (30%)

FC Porto

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Porto

Rio Ave

Shots

FC Porto

Total shots

14.62 avg / game

Blocked

776 total

Avg. 3.84

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.81

FC Porto Pass Rio Ave

Total passes

114469

Avg. 483 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

67487

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Porto

300

Played games

Rio Ave

259

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

137

Clean sheets

0.26

5.82

1745

Corners

1087

4.20

14.76

4429

Throw-ins

3244

12.53

1.49

447

Offsides

364

1.41

1.81

543

GK saves

670

2.59

FC Porto

DISCIPLINARY

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

685

586

2.26

0.13

0.12

11.99

3598

Fouls

2879

11.12

11.37

3410

Tackles

2460

9.50

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How We Build the FC Porto vs Rio Ave Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Porto vs Rio Ave on 18 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Porto vs Rio Ave Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Porto's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rio Ave's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where FC Porto and Rio Ave sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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