Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

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Primeira Liga · 2026-27

Gil Vicente FC

1 – 0

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Rio Ave FC

Sun 9 Aug 2026 · 19:30 UTC Estadio Cidade de Barcelos HT 45' · FT 45'

Hector Hernandez pen 87' 1–0

Facundo Caseres 32' Y

Y 45' Nelson Abbey

R 47' Andreas Ndoj

Y 85' Jakub Brabec

Y 90' Georgios Liavas

Ze Carlos 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.

Gil Vicente FC 6 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Rio Ave FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Gustavo Correia
Assistant 1 Luciano Maia
Assistant 2 Andreia Sousa (Portugal)

5 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 13.8 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Porto	7	21
2	Sport Lisboa e Benfica	7	16
3	Sporting Clube de Portugal	7	15
4	CD Santa Clara	7	15
5	FC Arouca	7	11
6	Sporting Clube de Braga	6	11
7	Académico de Viseu FC	7	11
8	CF Estrela da Amadora	7	10
9	Moreirense FC	7	8
10	Gil Vicente FC	6	8
11	CS Marítimo	7	8
12	FC Alverca	7	8
13	FC Famalicao	7	7
14	Vitória SC	7	5
15	CD Nacional	7	4
16	Rio Ave FC	7	4
17	Casa Pia AC	7	4
18	GD Estoril Praia	7	2

Head-to-Head

Gil Vicente FC 13 games · Avg 2.1 goals Rio Ave FC

Last 5 meetings

2026-08-09 Gil Vicente FC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2026-05-03 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Gil Vicente FC 2025-12-20 Gil Vicente FC 2–2 Rio Ave FC 2025-05-16 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Gil Vicente FC 2025-01-06 Gil Vicente FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

Gil Vicente FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Aug	Rio Ave FC	H	1–0	W
16 May	Sporting Clube de Portugal	A	0–3	L
11 May	FC Arouca	H	1–3	L
03 May	Rio Ave FC	A	0–0	D
27 Apr	Casa Pia AC	H	2–1	W
18 Apr	Vitória SC	H	0–1	L

Rio Ave FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Aug	Gil Vicente FC	A	0–1	L
16 May	Casa Pia AC	A	1–1	D
11 May	Sporting Clube de Portugal	H	1–4	L
03 May	Gil Vicente FC	H	0–0	D
25 Apr	Vitória SC	A	0–2	L
17 Apr	AVS	H	2–2	D

Season Stats

Gil Vicente FC		Rio Ave FC
#10	Position	#16
8	Points	4
6	Played	7
2 / 2 / 2	W / D / L	1 / 1 / 5
5	Scored	5
5	Conceded	15
+0	GD	-10
1.33	PPG	0.57
33%	Win %	14%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

50% Clean Sheets
Gil Vicente FC this season

14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Gil Vicente FC are 10th (8 pts). Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gil Vicente FC

0-15

2/1

16-30

1/1

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/–

76+

1/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Rio Ave FC

0-15

1/4

16-30

–/3

31-45

1/1

46-60

1/3

61-75

1/1

76+

1/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gil Vicente FC

Hector Hernandez	3 G	1 A
Gil Martins	1 G

Rio Ave FC

Jalen Blesa	2 G	1 A
Tamble Monteiro	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' In just a few seconds Estadio Cidade de Barcelos will turn into a battlefield for Gil Vicente FC and Rio Ave FC.
5' Gustavo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gil Vicente FC so far.
10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gil Vicente FC and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
15' It looks surprising Gil Vicente FC does not make any changes. Ryan Guilherme has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
19' David Moreira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Weverson at the 19 minute mark.
24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
26' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Ryan Guilherme is replaced by Tamble Monteiro on 26 minute.
31' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
32' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Caseres is booked for Gil Vicente FC — card on 32.
37' 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.
42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
45' It’s gonna be a card for Nelson Abbey.
47' That looks like a foul for a card for Andreas Ndoj.
50' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 50 minute. Roland Galcik leaves to be changed by Tamas Nikitscher.
55' A quiet spell here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos. Gil Vicente FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
65' Ze Carlos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Facundo Caseres on 65 minute.
70' Joelson Fernandes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
76' A tactical swap from Gil Vicente FC — Hector Hernandez on, Andreas Lausen off on 76 minutes.
77' Gil Vicente FC ring the changes. Gil Martins has done his job and it is now time for Tidjany Toure to step up.
82' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Diogo Oliveira is replaced by Dario Spikic.
83' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Diogo Nascimento by Jakub Brabec on 83 minute.
85' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Jakub Brabec will be fuming at that decision.
87' Brilliant from the ! Hector Hernandez makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 87.
90' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Georgios Liavas will be fuming at that decision.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gil Vicente FC 1-0 Rio Ave FC.

Lineups

Gil Vicente FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

39
Jonathan Buatu
47
Ricardo Esgaio
30
Lucao
11
Joelson Fernandes
26
Weverson ↓ David Moreira 19'
5
Facundo Caseres ↓ Ze Carlos 65'
4
Marvin Elimbi
29
Carlos Eduardo
10
Santi Garcia
20
Gil Martins ↓ Tidjany Toure 77'
12
Andreas Lausen ↓ Hector Hernandez 76'

Bench

Rio Ave FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

17
Marious Vrousai ↑ 83'
22
Kevin Chamorro
14
Jakub Brabec ↑ 83'
77
Dario Spikic ↑ 82'
44
Tamas Nikitscher ↑ 50'
63
Julien Lomboto
9
Tamble Monteiro ↑ 26'
25
Rafael Genuino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu	2
Miguel Nobrega	1
Lourency Rodrigues	1
Miguel Monteiro	1
Joao Talocha	1
Joca	1
Samuel	1
Joao Teixeira	1

Head to Head

Gil Vicente FC Form

2026-08-09 Gil Vicente FC 1–0 Rio Ave FC W 2026-05-16 Sporting Clube de Portugal 3–0 Gil Vicente FC L 2026-05-11 Gil Vicente FC 1–3 FC Arouca L 2026-05-03 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Gil Vicente FC D 2026-04-27 Gil Vicente FC 2–1 Casa Pia AC W 2026-04-18 Gil Vicente FC 0–1 Vitória SC L

Rio Ave FC Form

2026-08-09 Gil Vicente FC 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2026-05-16 Casa Pia AC 1–1 Rio Ave FC D 2026-05-11 Rio Ave FC 1–4 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2026-05-03 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Gil Vicente FC D 2026-04-25 Vitória SC 2–0 Rio Ave FC L 2026-04-17 Rio Ave FC 2–2 AVS D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.31 Gil Vicente FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.61 Rio Ave FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Gil Vicente FC53% Draw29% Rio Ave FC18%

Actual: Gil Vicente FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes35% 0% No65%

Avg goals/match: 1.92

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

83%

Draw or Rio Ave FC

47%

Gil Vicente FC or Rio Ave FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Gil Vicente FC34% Draw54% Rio Ave FC12%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

Actual

0 – 0

16.9%

1 – 1

12.5%

2 – 0

12%

0 – 1

7.7%

2 – 1

7.6%

3 – 0

5.2%

1 – 2

3.5%

3 – 1

3.4%

0 – 2

2.5%

2 – 2

2.4%

4 – 0

1.7%

Asian Handicap — Gil Vicente FC

Handicap	Gil Vicente FC covers	Push	Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	16%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	27%	48%
-0.5	52%	—	48%
+0.5	84%	—	16%
+1	84%	12%	4%
+1.5	96%	—	4%
+2	96%	3%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet

54% ✓

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.