Guimaraes will be looking to build on a narrow 1-0 win over Gil Vicente, and they will be confident given their strong home form. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. Guimaraes average 1.75 points per game at home, scoring an impressive 2.25 goals per match while conceding just 1.00. Overall form has been mixed, but their attacking output (1.50 goals, 1.54 xG) remains consistent. With no fresh injury concerns, they should field a stable lineup.
Rio Ave head into the match after a chaotic 2-2 draw with bottom side AFS, and their form is actually stronger overall (1.40 PPG). Os Rioavistas have been particularly effective away from home, winning 60% of their last five away games and averaging 1.80 points per game. Defensively they are solid on the road (1.00 conceded), but they do struggle to score consistently, netting just 1.00 goal per away match. Midfielder Brandon Zamora is expected to be their only absentee.
Given Guimaraes's strong home form (1.75 PPG) and better attacking numbers, Home Win is our main betting tip for this Primeira Liga matchup, alongside BTTS, and Over 2.5 goals (Guimaraes matches average 3.10 total goals).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 20:30.
What is our Guimaraes vs Rio Ave prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Guimaraes 2 - 1 Rio Ave
Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ejike Opara @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ejike Opara @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Guimaraes -0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Guimaraes to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Guimaraes to Win/Guimaraes to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Guimaraes - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferGuimaraes Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwldlllwdw | 1.10 |
| Home | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Away | lllldw | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.25 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.69 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 0.97 | 1.29 |
Rio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldwwwlwd | 1.40 |
| Home | ldwld | 1.00 |
| Away | llwww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.95 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.27 | 1.51 |
Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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