Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Gil Vicente FC 34 games · 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Gil Vicente FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | GD Chaves | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | CS Maritimo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | FC Porto | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | FC Vizela | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | FC Arouca | 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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio dos Arcos. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rio Ave FC and Gil Vicente FC.
- 5' Gil Vicente FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ruben Fernandes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gil Vicente FC.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Fabio Ronaldo makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
- 17' The referee shows Gil Vicente FC player a Yellow card on 17.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andreas Samaris on 31.
- 36' Juan Boselli has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The crowd applauds Andreas Samaris as he leaves the pitch. Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 48' The Portugal Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-0!
- 53' Murilo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gil Vicente FC tonight.
- 58' Time for substitution for Gil Vicente FC. Juan Boselli is replaced by Marlon.
- 59' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi gets a Red card.
- 62' Fabio Ronaldo adds to his 0 season tally! Gil Vicente FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Rio Ave FC make a change. Josue Sa trudges off to be replaced by Patrick on 64 minutes.
- 65' Jose Carlos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carraca on 65 minute.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Patrick argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Fabio Ronaldo departs to be replaced by Savio.
- 74' Tomas Araujo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 50 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 79' Gil Vicente FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' The Gil Vicente FC manager makes a substitution. Murilo departs to be replaced by Kevin Villodres.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jhonatan on 82.
- 84' Giorgi Aburjania was booked on 84.
- 86' Poor challenge from Jose Carlos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Paulo Vitor is replacing Joao Graca for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Paulo Vitor. He receives a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. Rio Ave FC and Gil Vicente FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 22
- 18
-
95
Andre Pereira ↓ Vitor Gomes 64'
- 30
- 23
- 6
- 20
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Savio 69'
-
21
Joao Graca ↓ Paulo Vitor 89'
Bench
-
4
Patrick ↑ 64'
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↑ 89'
- 17
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↑ 64'
- 9
-
16
Savio ↑ 69'
- 15
- 1
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi ↑ 46'
Coach
Luis Freire
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 19
-
15
Carraca ↓ Jose Carlos 65'
- 26
-
77
Murilo ↓ Kevin Villodres 81'
-
25
Pedro Tiba ↓ Bilel Aouacheria 81'
- 9
- 10
-
20
Juan Boselli ↓ Marlon 58'
- 21
- 72
Bench
-
7
Bilel Aouacheria ↑ 81'
-
8
Giorgi Aburjania ↑ 65'
- 55
-
2
Jose Carlos ↑ 65'
- 12
- 4
-
17
Kevin Villodres ↑ 81'
- 14
-
11
Marlon ↑ 58'
Coach
Daniel Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Brandon Aguilera | 1 |
| Guga Rodrigues | 1 |
| Felix Correia | 1 |
| Murilo | 1 |
| Francisco Petrasso | 1 |
| Fran Navarro | 1 |
| Sergio Bermejo | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Gil Vicente FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Gil Vicente FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Gil Vicente FC
68%
Rio Ave FC or Gil Vicente FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Gil Vicente FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

