Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction 3 May 2026
🔊 An exciting contest is anticipated in the upcoming match. Both teams have shown inconsistent form in their recent outings. Rio Ave are positioned 12th, while Gil Vicente hold the 6th spot. Considering the attacking style of both sides and the head-to-head statistics, a high-scoring encounter can be expected.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between these teams took place on 20 December 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative analysis of that match, with Gil Vicente as the home side:
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 10 vs 1;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente:
- 13 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 4, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 18 for Rio Ave, 16 for Gil Vicente;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.62;
- average total goals per match - 2.62.
Head-to-head statistics Rio Ave - Gil Vicente
Rio Ave Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, featuring Vitória Guimarães at home against Rio Ave. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
Here are the game statistics (Rio Ave vs Vitória Guimarães):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Rio Ave enter the match with mixed form-two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings. The team averages just over one goal per game (1.06) but also concedes frequently (1.68). Nevertheless, they have a positive trend against Gil Vicente, remaining unbeaten in their last seven Primeira Liga encounters. The players need to leverage this psychological edge to secure success on home turf.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Gil Vicente Barcelos Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Primeira Liga, with Gil Vicente hosting Casa Pia. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Gil Vicente vs Casa Pia):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Gil Vicente are showing more confidence on the pitch compared to their opponents. In their last five matches, they've secured two victories, suffered two defeats, and drawn once. Their attack is quite productive, averaging 1.48 goals per game, making them a threat to any defense. However, their defense can be inconsistent, conceding an average of 1.03 goals per match. Gil Vicente aim to leverage their attacking prowess and experience at this stage of the season to solidify their position in the upper half of the standings.
Match Results: Gil Vicente Barcelos
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 4, draws - 5.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 8 vs 13;
- win percentage: 26% vs 42%;
- losses: 13 vs 8;
- draws: 10 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games against Gil Vicente Barcelos (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 home games against Gil Vicente Barcelos.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.23;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.62;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 2.52;
- average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.48;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.39 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.71;
- Rio Ave: average total at home in the tournament - 1.07;
- Gil Vicente Barcelos: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.25).
- Rio Ave have scored in last 7 games against Gil Vicente Barcelos (Primeira Liga).
- Gil Vicente Barcelos have conceded in 10 of last 11 games (Primeira Liga).
- Gil Vicente Barcelos have conceded in last 8 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.23; at home field - 4.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 6.8.
Gil Vicente Barcelos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.65, away - 5.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 5.75.
- Over 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Rio Ave home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos away - 3 (75%).
- Rio Ave have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Gil Vicente Barcelos (Primeira Liga).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (28/279, 10%), 1:1 (28/279, 10%);
- Rio Ave at home most often finish matches: 0:3 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:2 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Gil Vicente Barcelos away most often play: 2:2 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.36% (odds 5.6)
0:1 - 10.66% (odds 6.6)
1:2 - 9.53% (odds 7.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams showcase an attacking style of play, making this match promising in terms of scoring. Rio Ave have gone seven head-to-head encounters without losing to Gil Vicente, which could boost the hosts' confidence. However, their defense remains vulnerable, as does their opponent's. The trend for both teams to score is supported by recent match statistics between these sides. Based on the data and the form of both teams, betting on this option seems the most logical choice for this match.No comments
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