Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.
- Gil Vicente FC 11 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luis Godinho
- Referee Rui Teixeira
- Referee Valter Rufo
- Referee
8 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 9.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | CD Nacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Vitória SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | FC Porto | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | CD Tondela | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | SC Farense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Oct | FC Famalicão | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Gil Vicente FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #17 |
| 18 | Points | 7 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 5 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 8 |
| 10 | Scored | 9 |
| 8 | Conceded | 24 |
| +2 | GD | -15 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 0.64 |
| 45% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Gil Vicente FC this season
Gil Vicente FC this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Gil Vicente FC are 7th (18 pts). Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gil Vicente FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/3
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gil Vicente FC
| Hector Hernandez | 3 G | 1 A |
| Walace | 3 G | |
| Murilo | 2 G | 2 A |
| Gil Martins | 1 G |
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Gil Vicente FC launch into their encounter with Rio Ave FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 18' Filipe Augusto puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' Joao Afonso has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 152 appearances.
- 33' Joao Afonso has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gil Vicente FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gil Vicente FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Lucas Piazon makes way for Bruno Moreira at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 335 games and scored 277 goals.
- 56' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Ruben Fernandes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 58' Gil Vicente FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antoine Leautey is hanging Renan on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gil Vicente FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Nikola Jambor. He replaces Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa on 71 minute.
- 72' Ryotaro Meshino has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pele on 72 minute.
- 77' Pedro Amaral has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 85' The Gil Vicente FC bench stirs into life. Claude Goncalves is withdrawn and Vitor Carvalho gets his opportunity.
- 90' The Gil Vicente FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Mineiro departs to be replaced by Henrique Gomes.
- It finishes all square. Gil Vicente FC and Rio Ave FC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Lucas Mineiro ↓ Henrique Gomes 90'
- 26
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 1
- 5
- 44
- 29
- 2
-
19
Renan ↓ Antoine Leautey 58'
Bench
-
9
Miullen ↑ 85'
- 27
-
11
Antoine Leautey ↑ 58'
- 63
- 20
-
55
Henrique Gomes ↑ 90'
- 99
-
21
Vitor Carvalho ↑ 85'
- 17
Coach
Ricardo Soares
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
14
Lucas Piazon ↓ Bruno Moreira 46'
-
18
Pele ↓ Ryotaro Meshino 71'
- 1
- 21
- 6
- 7
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Chico Geraldes 71'
- 5
- 24
- 20
Bench
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↑ 71'
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 71'
- 19
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 46'
- 8
- 70
- 77
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 71'
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Hector Hernandez | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
| Rodrigao | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
| Filipe Augusto | 1 |
| Miguel Nobrega | 1 |
Head to Head
Gil Vicente FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Gil Vicente FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gil Vicente FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Gil Vicente FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
44%
Gil Vicente FC or Rio Ave FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gil Vicente FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
20.1%
0 – 0
16.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
4 – 0
2.5%
1 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.8%
0 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Gil Vicente FC
| Handicap | Gil Vicente FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 28% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.