Our Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Prediction: 2-1
Guimaraes vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Guimaraes vs Rio Ave 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
Guimaraes's Last Match – AVS vs Guimaraes
Guimaraes should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against AVS on April 11. In that match, Guimaraes recorded 61% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AVS | 39% | 10 (4) | 0.95 | 35 |
 Guimaraes | 61% | 12 (6) | 2.61 | 53 |
Rio Ave's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rio Ave must win following their 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory against Santa Clara on April 11. In that match, Rio Ave controlled 46% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Clara | 54% | 10 (4) | 0.51 | 62 |
 Rio Ave | 46% | 5 (4) | 0.26 | 30 |
Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Stats
Key Stats
| Guimaraes | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Guimaraes are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.