Vitória Guimarães and Rio Ave FC face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (Castelo) on Saturday, 25/04/2026, at 20:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Vitória Sport Clube vs Rio Ave Futebol Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Vitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave FC

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Vitória Guimarães Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Vitória Guimarães win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Vitória Guimarães's favour.

We recommend betting on Vitória Guimarães to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

The Conquerors preview

Vitória Guimarães comes into the match having played 30 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses.

Vitória Guimarães's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

The offence system of Vitória Guimarães is led by Samu as the top scorer of the season. The portuguese midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gonçalo Teixeira Nogueira, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

Os Rioavistas preview

On the other hand, Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 30 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.13 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses.

Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offence system of Rio Ave FC is led by Clayton as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Clayton, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.71.

Head to head: Vitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave FC

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Home Team

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Vitória Guimarães

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W L L

1.4

Home W L D W W

2

Away W D L L L

0.8

Away Team

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Rio Ave FC

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W W

2

Home D L W D L

1

Away W W W L L

1.8

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Published on 22 April 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 22 April 2026, at 20:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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