Our Rio Ave U23 vs Gil Vicente U23 Prediction: 2-2
Rio Ave U23 vs Gil Vicente U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Rio Ave U23 vs Gil Vicente U23 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rio Ave U23's Last Match – SC Farense U23 vs Rio Ave U23
Rio Ave U23 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Portugal U23 League victory over SC Farense U23 on March 10. In that match, Rio Ave U23 recorded 48% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SC Farense U23 | 52% | 0 (0) | - | 65 |
 Rio Ave U23 | 48% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Gil Vicente U23's Last Match – Gil Vicente U23 vs Vizela U23
Gil Vicente U23 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Portugal U23 League triumph against Vizela U23 on March 9. In that match, Gil Vicente U23 controlled 45% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gil Vicente U23 | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 48 |
Vizela U23 | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Rio Ave U23 vs Gil Vicente U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | Gil Vicente U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Gil Vicente U23 average 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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