Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Prediction 27 April 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Vitória Guimarães and Rio Ave promises to be a true battle on the pitch. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the Primeira Liga, and this match is set to be eventful. The hosts have been displaying consistent form, particularly at home where they rarely concede. Meanwhile, the visitors are searching for their rhythm after a series of setbacks.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 December 2024 and ended with a score of 2:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Rio Ave
- ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vitória Guimarães and Rio Ave:
- 36 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 11, draws - 9;
- total goals - 51 for the hosts, 41 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.08, second half - 1.47;
- average total goals per match - 2.56.
Head-to-head statistics Guimaraes - Rio Ave
Vitoria SC Guimaraes Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Vitoria SC Guimaraes, away team - Benfica Lisbon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here's the game statistics (Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
The "Conquerors" are showing solid form on their home turf. Their defense is particularly noteworthy, as they rarely allow opponents to find the back of the net. This season, they hold the fifth spot in the standings, thanks to their reliable play both defensively and offensively. Luís Freire's squad prefers to dictate the pace of the game with swift transitions from defense to attack.
Match Results: Vitoria SC Guimaraes
Rio Ave Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the Taca de Portugal tournament (the hosts were Rio Ave, and the visitors were Sporting Lisbon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 10.
Rio Ave are currently going through a rough patch, with recent performances falling short of expectations-just two victories in their last ten matches. The team sits in 11th place in the standings, struggling both offensively and defensively. Their strategy focuses on ball possession and building attacks through short passes. However, the number of goals conceded remains a significant concern for the visitors.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 11, draws - 9.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 12 vs 8;
- win percentage: 40% vs 27%;
- number of losses: 6 vs 13;
- number of draws: 12 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- number of losses: 2 vs 7;
- number of draws: 3 vs 1.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Vitoria SC Guimaraes (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 15 games.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Primeira Liga).
- Rio Ave won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.42, the guests - 1.14;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.56;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Rio Ave
- average total in the tournament: 2.43 vs 2.7;
- average total goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.43 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.93 vs 0.6;
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Rio Ave: average total away in the tournament - 0.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 2.5 goals in last 10 games against Rio Ave (Primeira Liga).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 2.5 goals in last 16 games.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 2.5 goals in last 13 games (Primeira Liga).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 2.5 goals in last 8 home games.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 2.5 goals in last 7 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Vitoria SC Guimaraes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.67; at home field - 7.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 6.4.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.2, away - 3.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have taken over 6.5 corners in last 7 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.06 (2.03 for home team and 2.03 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.06 (1.71 for home team and 2.35 for away team).
Vitoria SC Guimaraes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.07; at home - 1.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.2, away - 2.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 5 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 6 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and their head-to-head stats, the home side are expected to have the edge-they dominate on their turf with a solid defense and are capable of capitalizing on opponents' mistakes to secure a result. We recommend betting on under 3 goals total, as both teams tend to play in low-scoring matches (only once in Vitória's last twelve home games have more than three goals been scored).No comments
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