Our Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Prediction: 1-1
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Gil Vicente 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
Gil Vicente's Last Match – Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave
Gil Vicente must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Rio Ave on December 20. In that match, Gil Vicente had 54% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gil Vicente | 54% | 15 (6) | 1.27 | 62 |
 Rio Ave | 46% | 3 (3) | 0.27 | 21 |
Rio Ave's Last Match – Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga share of the spoils with Gil Vicente on December 20. In that match, Rio Ave recorded 46% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Vicente | 54% | 15 (6) | 1.27 | 62 |
| Rio Ave | 46% | 3 (3) | 0.27 | 21 |
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Stats
Key Stats
| Gil Vicente | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gil Vicente are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Gil Vicente 13-9
Rio Ave 13-14
What are the odds for this match?
Gil Vicente to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Rio Ave to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Gil Vicente (4-2-3-1) : Andrew, Ze Carlos, Antonio Espigares, Marvin Elimbi Gilbert, Hevertton, Luis Esteves, Facundo Caseres, Murilo, Santiago Garcia Gonzalez, Joelson Fernandes, Gustavo Varela
Rio Ave (3-4-3) : Cezary Miszta, Francisco Petrasso, Jonathan Panzo, Jakub Brabec, Joao Tome, Brandon Aguilera, Andreas Ntoi, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre, Clayton Silva, Ole Pohlmann
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Gil Vicente 
Braga 
Guimaraes 
Moreirense 
Famalicao 
Estoril 
Rio Ave 
Alverca 
Estrela 
Nacional 
Santa Clara 
Casa Pia 
Arouca 
Tondela