Our Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction: 1-2
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente 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's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Santa Clara in their last outing. 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 |
Gil Vicente's Last Match – Tondela vs Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga share of the spoils with Tondela on April 13. In that match, Gil Vicente had 48% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tondela | 52% | 8 (4) | 1.72 | 32 |
 Gil Vicente | 48% | 12 (8) | 1.66 | 64 |
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Gil Vicente average 2.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.