Vitória Guimarães and Rio Ave FC face each other on Saturday 04.25.2026, at 20:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Vitória Guimarães's home ground, the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (Castelo).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Vitória Sport Clube and Rio Ave Futebol Clube, 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 Vitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave FC
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Vitória Guimarães Win
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Vitória Guimarães preview
Vitória Guimarães heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 30 matches, Vitória Sport Clube secured 11 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Conquerors's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Vitória Guimarães has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 36 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Samu, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gonçalo Teixeira Nogueira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Vitória Guimarães has conceded 43 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 1.43 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rio Ave FC preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 8 victories, 10 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.13.
Os Rioavistas's offensive system is led by Clayton, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Clayton. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.71 per match.
Head to head: Vitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave FC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.8 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 60% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 40% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.48 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.28 | 1.3 |
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.07 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 13% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 40% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 47% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.32 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.68 | 1.81 |
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