Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 09/08
Portugal - Liga Portugal
Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Gil Vicente
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Gil Vicente, but the Primeira Liga hasn't started yet.
That changes this Sunday, 09/08, at 20:30, at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos. The opponent for the opening match is Rio Ave FC.
Gil Vicente arrive at the league opener with 13 win(s) and 48 goals this season. Meanwhile, Rio Ave FC have 8 win(s) and 37 goals. Gil Vicente have a 48% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.85
Confidence
65%
Last updated: 05-08-2026
Overview Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Gil Vicente are favourites, with a 48% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Rio Ave Futebol Clube win are at 4.7 and a draw at 3.78.
Gil Vicente and Rio Ave FC have not yet played any matches in the Liga Portugal.
Head-to-head between Gil Vicente and Rio Ave FC
In 22 clashes, Rio Ave FC have the advantage over Gil Vicente: 8 win(s) against 5 and 9 draw(s). The most recent was on 03/05/2026, in the Liga Portugal, the match score was: Rio Ave FC 0-0 Gil Vicente.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.
Gil Vicente: current form
Gil Vicente have not yet made their debut in the Portuguese League, but have played 35 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the Primeira Liga:
13 win(s), 11 draw(s), 11 defeat(s)
48 goals scored (1.37 per match)
Top scorer: Murilo de Souza (11 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Gil VicentePortoL0124/10/2026Liga BwinGil Vicente
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Porto0 - 1L - 19/10/2026Sporting BragaGil VicenteW1219/10/2026Liga BwinSporting Braga
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Gil Vicente1 - 2W - 14/10/2026União SantarémGil VicenteW2314/10/2026Taça de PortugalUnião Santarém
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Gil Vicente2 - 3W - 09/10/2026Moreirense FCGil VicenteW0109/10/2026Liga BwinMoreirense FC
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Gil Vicente0 - 1W - 19/09/2026Gil VicenteCS MarítimoD1119/09/2026Liga BwinGil Vicente
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CS Marítimo1 - 1D
Rio Ave FC: current form
On the other side, Rio Ave FC have not yet made their debut in the Liga Portugal 2026/27, but have played 35 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
8 win(s), 12 draw(s), 15 defeat(s)
37 goals scored (1.06 per match)
Top scorer: Clayton (10 goal(s))
- 25/10/2026Rio Ave FCFamalicãoL0425/10/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Famalicão0 - 4L - 17/10/2026LouletanoRio Ave FCW0117/10/2026Taça de PortugalLouletano
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Rio Ave FC0 - 1W - 11/10/2026Rio Ave FCNacional da MadeiraW3211/10/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Nacional da Madeira3 - 2W - 19/09/2026AlvercaRio Ave FCL1019/09/2026Liga BwinAlverca
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Rio Ave FC1 - 0L - 14/09/2026Rio Ave FCEstrela AmadoraD3314/09/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Estrela Amadora3 - 3D
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC key players
Gil Vicente have not yet taken to the pitch in the Liga Portugal, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Murilo de Souza is already leading the way with 11 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Rio Ave FC have not yet made their debut in the Liga Portugal, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Clayton already has 10 goal(s).
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC statistics in the Liga Portugal
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC already show something. Gil Vicente have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Rio Ave FC have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC in the table below.
Gil Vicente
Home
Rio Ave FC
Away
Points & Results
- PPG00
- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game00
- Conceded/game00
- xG00
- xGA00
Trends
- 0%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC in the Liga Portugal:
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
According to our projections for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC, this is a match where we can find a good deal of value in the corner market.
With little offensive action anticipated from the two sides, our best tip is to take the under on 9.5 corners. That means 9 total corners or fewer throughout the match will win the bet.
Correct score prediction for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Both teams rarely concede goals. Gil Vicente hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Gil Vicente 1-0 Rio Ave FC. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Check out where to watch the live match between Rio Ave FC and Gil Vicente:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Gil Vicente and Rio Ave FC
The line-ups for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube line-up
The Rio Ave FC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Match: Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio Cidade de Barcelos
Broadcast: none scheduled
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