Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.
- Gil Vicente FC 34 games · 50 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | FC Arouca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | SC Farense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | CD Nacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | CD Nacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Vitória SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Moreirense FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Gil Vicente FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 50 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 13 / 11 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 47 | Scored | 35 |
| 38 | Conceded | 57 |
| +9 | GD | -22 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 38% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Gil Vicente FC this season
Gil Vicente FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Gil Vicente FC are 6th (50 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gil Vicente FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Gil Vicente FC is hosting Rio Ave FC for another epic battle.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos. Gil Vicente FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Kazu, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 324 games and scored 268 goals.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Clayton argues furiously but the card stands.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' Rio Ave FC have won 268 goals from 324 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 38' The Portugal Felix Correia breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 1-0!
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Tiago Fonseca Morais gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Martim Neto and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Rio Ave FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 56' Gil Vicente FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Assisted by Marious Vrousai with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brandon Aguilera makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 62' Another change for Gil Vicente FC made on 62 minute. Kanya Fujimoto leaves to be changed by Santi Garcia.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Brandon Aguilera argues furiously but the card stands.
- 72' It’s high time Petit made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 73' Fabio Ronaldo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kiko Bondoso on 73 minute.
- 78' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' Marvin Elimbi is replacing Josue Sa for the Gil Vicente FC side.
- 83' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Brandon Aguilera departs to be replaced by Amine Oudrhiri.
- 85' It’s gonna be a card for Kazu.
- 88' Tidjany Toure gets the nod from Gil Vicente FC. He replaces Felix Correia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Marvin Elimbi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Karem Zoabi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Clayton at the 90 minute mark.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 42
-
77
Jordi Mboula ↓ Pablo Felipe 62'
- 26
-
10
Kanya Fujimoto ↓ Santi Garcia 62'
-
23
Josue Sa ↓ Marvin Elimbi 81'
-
71
Felix Correia ↓ Tidjany Toure 88'
- 88
- 2
- 5
- 24
-
9
Jorge Aguirre ↓ Caue 62'
Bench
- 39
-
20
Caue ↑ 62'
- 99
-
4
Marvin Elimbi ↑ 81'
-
7
Tidjany Toure ↑ 88'
-
90
Pablo Felipe ↑ 62'
- 57
- 6
-
19
Santi Garcia ↑ 62'
Coach
Bruno Pinheiro
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 98
- 17
-
6
Joao Novais ↓ Ole Pohlmann 73'
- 1
-
19
Kiko Bondoso ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 73'
-
9
Clayton ↓ Karem Zoabi 90'
- 16
- 33
- 34
- 76
- 23
Bench
- 18
- 8
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↑ 83'
-
11
Tiago Fonseca Morais ↑ 46'
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↑ 73'
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 73'
- 20
-
14
Karem Zoabi ↑ 90'
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Joao Teixeira | 1 |
| Brandon Aguilera | 1 |
| Guga Rodrigues | 1 |
| Felix Correia | 1 |
| Murilo | 1 |
| Francisco Petrasso | 1 |
Head to Head
Gil Vicente FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.5
Gil Vicente FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Gil Vicente FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
53%
Gil Vicente FC or Rio Ave FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gil Vicente FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Gil Vicente FC
| Handicap | Gil Vicente FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

