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Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you find the best prediction for Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, alongside the match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the most accurate predictions for this match between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga is a victory for Rio Ave or a draw, alongside more than 1.5 goals. With both teams having little to lose, expect an open match, which could lead to two or more goals being scored. Given the advantage of playing at home, Rio Ave is favoured, and the market offering of either a win or a double chance with more than 1.5 goals appears a solid bet.
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente
Rio Ave wins or draw and more than 1.5 goals
Match preview: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente
Rio Ave and Gil Vicente face off at the Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium in the 34th round of the Primeira Liga. In their last encounter in this competition on 06‑01-2025, the match ended in a draw (1‑1). At this venue, historical confrontations favour the home side, with 2 wins and 1 loss in their last 3 matches. The last time they met here was on 06‑04‑2024, where Rio Ave secured a 3‑0 victory, with goals from Joca (63′), João Teixeira (30′), and Aziz (43′). Home advantage could play a crucial role, as Gil Vicente has performed notably better at home compared to away.
Team analysis: Rio Ave
After 9 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses, the home team occupies 10th place, amassing 37 points. In their last match, they drew with Nacional (3‑3) after winning against an amateur side (2‑0) at home the preceding match. This team is not heavily influenced by home advantage, exhibiting similar results both at home and away, evidenced by their record over the last 30 matches: 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, scoring 18 goals and conceding 21, compared to 5 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses at home, with 23 goals scored and 24 conceded. In their last 10 home games for the league, Rio Ave has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, earning 13 points from a possible 30. The most common result at halftime in their home matches this season has been 1‑0, occurring in 6 out of 16 games. Defensively, they have been less solid, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, although their attack remains consistent, scoring in 7 of the last 10 league matches. In their home games, there is a tendency for goals, as 14 of their last 16 matches in the league have finished with over 1.5 goals. In 33 matches, they have conceded the first goal 18 times and have never been able to overturn the scoreline.
While Rio Ave can no longer progress beyond 10th place, they could still fall to 11th, 12th, or 13th. Under Petit’s leadership, the team has achieved its primary objective, though they could have performed better. Nevertheless, finishing 10th can still be regarded as a decent season for Rio Ave, particularly with Moreirense on equal points and Arouca just 2 points behind. Gil Vicente, their next opponent, sits only 3 points below. Rio Ave can ensure their 10th position without relying on other results by securing a win against Gil Vicente.
Team analysis: Gil Vicente
The visiting team currently sits in 14th place, having earned 33 points from 8 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses. In their second-last match, they were defeated by Sporting CP (2‑1). Most recently, they drew at home with Arouca (1‑1). Interestingly, Gil Vicente has been stronger away than at home, with their last 30 games showing 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses as visitors, compared to 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses at their own ground. In the last 10 league matches, they have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, accruing 11 points from a potential 30. During matches in the league, the most frequent result at half-time has been 0‑0, occurring in 7 of their 17 games. Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches. They have allowed the first goal in 16 out of 33 games this season, managing to come back only once. In their last 16 away matches in the league, a statistic of interest is that they have conceded 10 of their 27 goals in the final 15 minutes (76’–90′).
Gil Vicente has performed reasonably well this season, with their 33 points placing them 6 points above the relegation zone. With only one round remaining, they have fought hard to secure their place. A victory in their final match could elevate them to 13th or even 12th, held by Arouca. However, after two consecutive wins, Caesar Peixoto’s side lost to Sporting (2-1) and couldn’t manage to beat Arouca at home. The challenge is significant for the last round, but with survival assured, they will aim to climb the table.
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente
Rio Ave wins or draw and more than 1.5 goals
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