Famalicao have established solid defensive stability, allowing an average of only 1.00 goal per match both overall and at home this campaign. While they are still seeking their first home victory, their recent four-match unbeaten run indicates an upward trajectory, led in attack by G. Koutsias who has scored five goals. Alverca have conceded an average of 2.00 goals per away match and have lost two of their three fixtures on the road, suggesting Famalicao have the profile to secure at least a point.
- Round
- Regular Season - 8
- Venue
- Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho, Vila Nova de Famalicao
- Referee
- Sergio Jose Dos Santos Guelho
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Famalicao or Draw (Double Chance) at 73% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Famalicao welcome Alverca to the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in round eight of the Primeira Liga, with just one point separating the sides in mid-table. The hosts sit in 13th place with seven points from seven matches, but they enter this contest carrying momentum from a four-game unbeaten sequence that includes a 4-0 away win over Nacional and a credible 1-1 draw against Sporting CP.
Alverca occupy 10th position with eight points after securing back-to-back victories against Nacional and Rio Ave. However, the visitors have experienced mixed fortunes on their travels this term, suffering two defeats from three away assignments and conceding six goals across those fixtures.
With Famalicao maintaining a disciplined defensive foundation having conceded only seven goals in seven league matches, they will look to leverage home advantage against an Alverca side that has yet to record a clean sheet on the road.
Key factors
- Famalicao are undefeated across their last four league matches, recording one win and three draws.
- Alverca have conceded six goals across three away matches this season, averaging 2.00 goals conceded per road fixture without keeping a clean sheet away from home.
- Famalicao have conceded only seven goals in seven league games, holding an average concession rate of 1.00 per game.
- In their three recorded head-to-head meetings, Famalicao have won twice, with the fixtures producing an average of only 1.67 goals per game.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Famalicao at home plus Alverca away).
Key players this season
Famalicao
- G. Koutsias5G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | AroucaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Maritimo | 9 | -10 | 8 |
| 14 | Famalicao | 8 | -1 | 7 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 8 | -9 | 7 |
| 16 | NacionalLiga Portugal (Relegation) | 8 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa PiaRelegation - Liga Portugal 2 | 8 | -14 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- Famalicao
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Alverca
the last 4 meetings are split 2-2 with 0 drawn, averaging 2.5 goals a game.
- 2026-10-12Famalicao1-4Alverca
- 2026-05-16Famalicao1-0Alverca
- 2026-01-04Alverca1-0Famalicao
- 2021-11-20Alverca1-2Famalicao
Our record in Primeira Liga
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.2 published markets
Backing over 1.5 total goals is well aligned with both teams' current patterns, whereas over 2.5 reaches beyond what the data reliably indicates. Alverca's away record features an average of two goals conceded and 1.3 goals scored per fixture, with four of their last five matches in all venues seeing two or more goals. Famalicao have also hit their stride offensively, producing seven goals across their last three games behind G. Koutsias's five league strikes. However, pushing to over 2.5 goals is difficult to justify given Famalicao's modest home scoring average of 0.7 goals per game and the fact that both top-flight head-to-head meetings in 2026 finished with lone 1-0 scorelines. The evidence strongly supports a two-goal floor without providing sufficient foundation for a higher line.
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