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

FC Porto
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1st place in Portugal Primera Liga
1
1-0
FT
22/02/2026 16:30
Rio Ave
WDLDL
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 are currently 1st with 88 points after 34 matches.
  • Rio Ave sit 12th with 36 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: FC Porto to win with probability 80%.
  • Head-to-head history favors FC Porto, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Rio Ave have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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 %
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2
Pred
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favorite match
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2026-02-22

FC Porto vs Rio Ave - Prediction & Odds

FC Porto
FC Porto
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2026-02-22 16:30
80
13
7
1
3 - 1
3 - 1
3.00
1.12
FT
1-0 1-0
-
weather
7℃～8℃
STANDINGS UP TO 22/02/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 FC Porto FC Porto
88 34 28 4 2 66 18 48
02 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 89 24 65
03 Benfica Benfica
80 34 23 11 0 74 25 49
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
59 34 16 11 7 64 36 28
05 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
56 34 15 11 8 42 29 13
06 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
50 34 13 11 10 47 38 9
07 Moreirense Moreirense
43 34 12 7 15 37 49 -12
08 FC Arouca FC Arouca
42 34 12 6 16 47 64 -17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
42 34 12 6 16 39 51 -12
10 Estoril Estoril
39 34 10 9 15 54 57 -3
11 Alverca Alverca
39 34 10 9 15 35 52 -17
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
36 34 8 12 14 35 57 -22
13 Santa Clara Santa Clara
36 34 9 9 16 32 41 -9
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
30 34 6 12 16 38 56 -18
16 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
30 34 6 12 16 31 57 -26
17 CD Tondela CD Tondela
28 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28
18 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
21 34 3 12 19 27 67 -40
Head To Head
19/09/2025 15:15
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 3
FC Porto FC Porto
POR D1
03/02/2025 16:45
Rio Ave Rio Ave
2 - 2
FC Porto FC Porto
POR D1
24/08/2024 13:00
FC Porto FC Porto
2 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
03/02/2024 16:30
FC Porto FC Porto
0 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
28/08/2023 15:15
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 2
FC Porto FC Porto
POR D1
18/02/2023 16:30
FC Porto FC Porto
1 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
FC Porto
4
67%
Draw
2
33%
Rio Ave
0
0%
FC Porto 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 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
0%
Lost
83%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
FC Porto
FC Porto
300
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
260
Goals
Scored
346
Avg. per game
1.15
Conceded
128
Avg. per game
0.43
Scored
192
Avg. per game
0.74
Conceded
187
Avg. per game
0.72
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 300 matches
YesNo
212 (71%)88 (29%)
In last 300 matches
NoYes
134 (52%)126 (48%)
FC Porto

FC Porto

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
FC Porto FC Porto
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Shots
FC Porto
FC Porto
Total shots
14.64 avg / game
Blocked
774 total
Avg. 3.85
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.87 avg / game
Blocked
408 total
Avg. 2.81
FC Porto FC Porto Pass Rio Ave Rio Ave
Total passes
114478
Avg. 483 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
58%
Total passes
67487
Avg. 407 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
FC Porto
FC Porto
32265
Avg. 107.55 / game
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
22299
Avg. 85.77 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
FC Porto
FC Porto
16627
Avg. 55.42 / game
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
10191
Avg. 39.20 / game
OTHERS
FC Porto
FC Porto
300
Played games
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
260
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.46
137
Clean sheets
68
0.26
5.82
1747
Corners
1087
4.18
14.72
4417
Throw-ins
3266
12.56
1.47
440
Offsides
365
1.40
1.81
544
GK saves
670
2.58
FC Porto
FC Porto
DISCIPLINARY
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.29
687
Yellow card
586
2.25
0.13
38
Red card
32
0.12
11.98
3595
Fouls
2879
11.07
11.32
3396
Tackles
2460
9.46
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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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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