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FC Arouca vs Rio Ave F.C. Prediction, H2H & Stats

Primeira LigaSun, 29 Nov 2026 15:59 GMTStatus: scheduled

Tofiko prediction

Model backs FC Arouca55%

FC Arouca 55%
Draw 26%
Rio Ave F.C. 19%
  • FC Arouca 55%
  • Draw 26%
  • Rio Ave F.C. 19%

Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)

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Analysis

Both model families pick FC Arouca, rating it at 54.6%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.

The two have met 9 times, and FC Arouca won 1 of 9, with 4 drawn. Across 9 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.

They arrive from very different football. Rio Ave F.C.'s last 5 produced 21 goals — 4.2 per game; they scored in 5 of them and conceded in 4. FC Arouca's 5 produced 8, at 1.6 per game.

The model puts the draw at 26.0%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.

This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.

What to keep in mind

  • Rio Ave F.C.'s games are very high-scoring at 4.2 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
  • Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.

Recent form

FC Arouca: WLDDL

Rio Ave F.C.: WWDWW

Head-to-head

  • 9Games
  • 2.56Avg goals
  • 56%Both scored
  • 44%Over 2.5
DateMatchScore
2026-07-11Rio Ave F.C. vs FC Arouca2–1
2026-01-31Rio Ave F.C. vs FC Arouca0–3
2025-08-23FC Arouca vs Rio Ave F.C.3–3
2025-02-10FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC1–1
2024-09-01Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca1–0
2024-04-19Rio Ave vs FC Arouca1–1
2023-12-10FC Arouca vs Rio Ave2–2
2023-04-28Rio Ave vs FC Arouca1–0
2022-11-12FC Arouca vs Rio Ave0–1

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FAQ

Who will win FC Arouca vs Rio Ave F.C.?
Tofiko's model favours FC Arouca (55% probability), with both model families in agreement.
What time does FC Arouca vs Rio Ave F.C. kick off?
Sun, 29 Nov 2026 15:59 GMT — Primeira Liga.
What is the FC Arouca vs Rio Ave F.C. head-to-head record?
In their last 9 meetings: 3 home wins, 4 draws, 2 away wins, averaging 2.56 goals per game.

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