Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Gil Vicente FC 34 games · 50 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Alexandre Da Silva Esteves
- Referee Manuel Oliveira
- Referee Pedro Ribeiro
- Referee Tiago Oliveira Leandro
- Referee Rui Marcelo Rodrigues
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Vitoria FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | CD Aves | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | CS Maritimo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | FC Famalicão | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Portimonense SC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Gil Vicente FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #6 |
| 36 | Points | 50 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 13 / 11 / 10 |
| 35 | Scored | 47 |
| 57 | Conceded | 38 |
| -22 | GD | +9 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 24% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Gil Vicente FC this season
Gil Vicente FC this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). Gil Vicente FC are 6th (50 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rio Ave FC and Gil Vicente FC has kicked off!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Gil Vicente FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 13' The referee has no hesitation. Toni Borevkovic is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 13.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Carvalhal might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Gil Vicente FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Bertrand Baraye is booked for Gil Vicente FC — Yellow card on 31.
- 36' Gil Vicente FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Romario Balde gets the nod from Gil Vicente FC. He replaces Bertrand Baraye and will look to change the dynamic.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fernando Fonseca on 50.
- 54' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 58' Time for substitution for Gil Vicente FC. Arthur Henrique is replaced by Lourency Rodrigues.
- 62' Rio Ave FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mehdi Taremi on 62.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Zakaria Naidji. He replaces Bozhidar Kraev on 66 minute.
- 71' Rio Ave FC is showing some good football. However, Rio Ave FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Nuno Santos. He replaces Bruno Moreira on 73 minute.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' Gil Vicente FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 2 meetings.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mehdi Taremi.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Mehdi Taremi argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Diego Lopes as he departs to be replaced by Ronan Jeronimo.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 21
- 6
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↓ Nuno Santos 73'
- 2
- 8
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 90'
- 99
- 7
- 5
Bench
- 88
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 90'
- 30
- 4
-
11
Nuno Santos ↑ 73'
- 17
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 91
-
27
Bertrand Baraye ↓ Romario Balde 46'
- 3
- 26
-
24
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Zakaria Naidji 66'
- 8
- 33
- 13
- 55
- 44
- 20
Bench
-
7
Lourency Rodrigues ↑ 58'
- 6
- 23
-
9
Zakaria Naidji ↑ 66'
- 22
- 1
-
14
Romario Balde ↑ 46'
Coach
Vitor Oliveira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Fran Navarro | 1 |
| Sergio Bermejo | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
| Rodrigao | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Gil Vicente FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Gil Vicente FC
60%
Rio Ave FC or Gil Vicente FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Gil Vicente FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

