Rio Ave will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Guimaraes, sitting safely in 12th place with little pressure. As they have little to play for in this match, we predict a 2-1 win for Gil Vicente. Os Rioavistas average 1.40 points per game across their last 10 matches, with a mixed home record of 1.00 PPG. Rio Ave score 1.10 goals per game and concede the same amount, with a higher BTTS rate at home (80%) and 0.97 xG suggesting moderate attacking output. However, midfielder Andreas Ntoi is suspended, which could impact midfield balance.
Gil Vicente, meanwhile, are in stronger competitive shape, fresh off a 2-1 win over Casa Pia as they push for European qualification. Os Galos average 1.20 points per game over their last 10, scoring 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50. Their away form is less convincing at 0.50 PPG, but they still average 1.25 goals scored on the road and show a strong 75% BTTS away trend. Defender Ghislain Konan returns from suspension, boosting defensive stability.
Given Gil Vicente’s open away matches and high scoring H2H trends, Over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered, alongside Gil Vicente to Win and Gil Vicente Over 1.5 goals (better attacking momentum and stronger motivation).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 20:30.
What is our Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rio Ave 1 - 2 Gil Vicente
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -112 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Borges Parente Carlos Eduardo @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Borges Parente Carlos Eduardo @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Gil Vicente -0.5 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Rio Ave +2 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Gil Vicente to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Gil Vicente to Win/Gil Vicente to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Gil Vicente - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferRio Ave Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwwwlwdl | 1.40 |
| Home | ldwld | 1.00 |
| Away | lwwwl | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.95 | 0.97 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.27 | 1.35 |
Gil Vicente Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllddlwdlw | 1.20 |
| Home | wldwlw | 1.67 |
| Away | ldld | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.17 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.18 |
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rio Ave (38%)
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Gil Vicente (24%)
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Past Results
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