Gil Vicente and Rio Ave FC face each other on Saturday 12.20.2025, at 18:00 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Gil Vicente's home ground, the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Gil Vicente and Rio Ave FC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
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Gil Vicente Win
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Gil Vicente preview
Gil Vicente heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 14 matches, Galos secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.79 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gil Vicente's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Gil Vicente has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 57 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.21 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Gil Vicente has conceded 7 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 0.5 per game) and 57 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.08 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rio Ave FC preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 3 victories, 7 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 19 draws, and 21 losses.
Vilacondenses's attack has been highly effective, scoring 69 goals during this period. Of that total, 17 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.21 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
Vilacondenses's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.57 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 89 goals in 55 matches, averaging 1.62 per match.
Head to head: Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave FC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Gil Vicente
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D W |
1.79 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 38% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.67 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 21% | 0% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 67% | 63% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.47 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.2 | 1.19 |
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D L |
1.14 |
| Home | L D L W L |
0.86 |
| Away | W D W D D |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.71 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.71 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 43% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 43% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 57% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.01 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.81 | 1.85 |
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