Our Gil Vicente U23 vs Rio Ave U23 Prediction: 2-1
Gil Vicente U23 vs Rio Ave U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 16, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Gil Vicente U23 vs Rio Ave 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
Gil Vicente U23's Last Match – Academico Viseu U23 vs Gil Vicente U23
Gil Vicente U23 must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Portugal U23 League defeat against Academico Viseu U23 on November 4 and regain momentum. In that match, Gil Vicente U23 recorded 46% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academico Viseu U23 | 54% | 0 (7) | - | 64 |
Gil Vicente U23 | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
Rio Ave U23's Last Match – Rio Ave U23 vs Famalicao U23
Rio Ave U23 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Portugal U23 League draw against Famalicao U23 on November 25. In that match, Rio Ave U23 recorded 36% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rio Ave U23 | 36% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
 Famalicao U23 | 64% | 0 (2) | - | 63 |
Gil Vicente U23 vs Rio Ave U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Gil Vicente U23 | Rio Ave U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gil Vicente U23 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rio Ave U23 average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.