Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 1st round of the Portugal League, where  Gil Vicente will face Rio Ave at Cidade de Barcelos stadium on 9 August at 19:30.

The home team, Gil Vicente is currently in 4º position in the tournament with 0 points, while Rio Ave is currently in 5º position with 0.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave.

Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente comes from playing against Sporting CP and finished the match with a result of 3-0, with loss for Gil Vicente. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Rio Ave. In that last match between Gil Vicente and Sporting CP, Gilista team achieved a 38% possession of the ball, with 1 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Vítor Oliveira has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws y 4 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Gil Vicente average number of goals per game is 1.0 goals, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 11 goals.

Latest statistics in Gil Vicente matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 6/8

Rio Ave

Rio Ave, who visit Gil Vicente, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Casa Pia, so the team coached by Petit will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Rio Ave and Casa Pia, the Rioavista team achieved 59% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Jalen Blesa.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Petit's team has won 2, drawn 3 and lost 3. Rio Ave average 1.1 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Rio Ave matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Portugal League competition, in an event that took place at the Do Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium on 03-05-2026 with the result of 0-0, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Gil Vicente and Rio Ave have resulted in , 1 win for Rio Ave, and 4 draws. In those matches, Gil Vicente managed to score 4 goals, while Rio Ave scored 7 goals against Gil Vicente.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals