FC Porto vs Rio Ave: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

FC Porto

W W W W L

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

1-0

22/02/2026 16:30

Rio Ave

W D L D L

12th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Porto vs Rio Ave on 22 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:30) 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 will face Rio Ave in Portugal Primera Liga on February 22, 2026 at 16:30.
FC Porto are currently 1st with 88 points after 34 matches.
Rio Ave sit 12th with 36 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.12.

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

16:30

2026-02-22

FC Porto vs Rio Ave - Prediction & Odds

FC Porto

Rio Ave

2026-02-22 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/02/2026

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

01 FC Porto	88	34	28	4	2	66	18	48
02 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	89	24	65
03 Benfica	80	34	23	11	0	74	25	49
04 Sporting Braga	59	34	16	11	7	64	36	28
05 FC Famalicao	56	34	15	11	8	42	29	13
06 Gil Vicente	50	34	13	11	10	47	38	9
07 Moreirense	43	34	12	7	15	37	49	-12
08 FC Arouca	42	34	12	6	16	47	64	-17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes	42	34	12	6	16	39	51	-12
10 Estoril	39	34	10	9	15	54	57	-3
11 Alverca	39	34	10	9	15	35	52	-17
12 Rio Ave	36	34	8	12	14	35	57	-22
13 Santa Clara	36	34	9	9	16	32	41	-9
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	37	45	-8
15 Estrela da Amadora	30	34	6	12	16	38	56	-18
16 Casa Pia AC	30	34	6	12	16	31	57	-26
17 CD Tondela	28	34	6	10	18	27	55	-28
18 AVS Futebol SAD	21	34	3	12	19	27	67	-40

Head To Head

19/09/2025 15:15

Rio Ave

0 - 3

FC Porto

POR D1

03/02/2025 16:45

Rio Ave

2 - 2

FC Porto

POR D1

24/08/2024 13:00

FC Porto

2 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

03/02/2024 16:30

FC Porto

0 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

28/08/2023 15:15

Rio Ave

1 - 2

FC Porto

POR D1

18/02/2023 16:30

FC Porto

1 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

Rio Ave

33%

Draw

33%

FC Porto

33%

FC Porto Last 6 matches

15/02/2026 11:30

Nacional da Madeira 0 - 1 FC Porto

POR D1

09/02/2026 16:45

FC Porto 1 - 1 Sporting CP

POR D1

02/02/2026 16:45

Casa Pia AC 2 - 1 FC Porto

POR D1

29/01/2026 16:00

FC Porto 3 - 1 Glasgow Rangers

UEFA EL

26/01/2026 16:15

FC Porto 3 - 0 Gil Vicente

POR D1

22/01/2026 13:45

FC Viktoria Plzen 1 - 1 FC Porto

UEFA EL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rio Ave

08/02/2026 14:00

Sporting Braga 3 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

31/01/2026 14:00

Rio Ave 0 - 3 FC Arouca

POR D1

25/01/2026 11:30

Nacional da Madeira 4 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

17/01/2026 16:30

Rio Ave 0 - 2 Benfica

POR D1

04/01/2026 11:30

Rio Ave 3 - 1 Casa Pia AC

POR D1

28/12/2025 16:30

Sporting CP 4 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

FC Porto

Rio Ave

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 33 matches

YesNo

32 (97%)1 (3%)

In last 33 matches

NoYes

21 (62%)13 (38%)

FC Porto

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(73%)24 9(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(27%)9 24(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(48%)16 17(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(39%)13 20(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Porto

Rio Ave

Shots

FC Porto

Total shots

14.61 avg / game

Blocked

119 total

Avg. 4.10

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.61 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.35

FC Porto Pass Rio Ave

Total passes

14896

Avg. 451 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

12708

Avg. 385 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Porto

Played games

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.61

Clean sheets

0.18

5.61

185

Corners

145

4.26

19.52

644

Throw-ins

587

17.26

2.12

Offsides

1.38

1.94

GK saves

111

3.26

FC Porto

DISCIPLINARY

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.30

2.62

0.09

0.18

14.00

462

Fouls

424

12.47

9.42

311

Tackles

329

9.68

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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 22 February 2026 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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