Rio Ave will make the trip to Estadio Cidade de Barcelos for their Primeira Liga encounter with Gil Vicente on Monday, 6 January. View our free Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave predictions below.
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Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Rio Ave suffered seven defeats in eight league matches away from home.
- Gil Vicente are currently on a four-match unbeaten run.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of the last five clashes between these teams.
- Four of Rio Ave’s last five games went above the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Gil Vicente 2-1 Rio Ave
Rio Ave have been one of the worst travellers in the Portuguese top flight, losing seven of eight road games this season. On the other hand, Gil Vicente have lost only once at home. Keeping in mind that Rio Ave have no wins in their last five trips to this stadium, we are leaning towards Gil Vicente for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gil Vicente are expected winners
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Rio Ave halted their three-match winless run with a 2-1 victory over Nacional Madeira last weekend. They are 10th in the Primeira Liga, just one spot above their opponents with a 5-4-7 win-draw-loss record.
As it stands, Gil Vicente are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that at least three goals were scored in four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits. Given that this was also the case with four of Rio Ave's last six matches, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
Recent encounters between Gil Vicente and Rio Ave have not been one-sided. In their last six clashes, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
Portugal Primeira Liga 06/04/24
Rio Ave
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/11/23
Gil Vicente
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/03/23
Rio Ave
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 17/09/22
Gil Vicente
Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/04/21
Rio Ave
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Brazilian left-back Kazu will likely be the only unavailable player for Gil Vicente this weekend, after picking up an injury in the team's 1-1 draw at Arouca last time out.
Predicted lineup: Andrew (GK), Mutombo, Fernandes, Sa, Carlos, Gbane, Mboula, Caseres, Garcia, Correia & Aguirre.
Portugal Primeira Liga 09/02/25
L
Braga
2
Gil Vicente
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/02/25
L
Estoril
2
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/01/25
L
AVS
1
Gil Vicente
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/01/25
W
FC Porto
1
Gil Vicente
3
Portugal Cup 12/01/25
W
Moreirense
0
Gil Vicente
1
Rio Ave preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes on the road
The visitors will enter this skirmish in good shape, injury-wise, with no suspended players.
Predicted lineup: Miszta (GK), Vrousai, William, Santos, Richards, Aguilera, Tiknaz, Pohlmann, Novais, Bondoso & Clayton.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/02/25
D
Arouca
1
Rio Ave
1
Portugal Cup 06/02/25
W
Sao Joao Ver
1
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/02/25
D
FC Porto
2
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/01/25
W
SC Farense
1
Rio Ave
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/01/25
L
Sporting
3
Rio Ave
0
Player to watch: Clayton
Clayton has been Rio Ave's best player this season, scoring nine of the team's 17 goals and providing one assist. The Brazilian player scored a brace in his last match and has eight direct goal involvements in his last eight appearances across all competitions. He will be called upon to provide the goals on Monday night.