Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | CD Nacional | A | 3–3 | D |
| 05 May | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Vitória SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | FC Arouca | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | SC Farense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | CD Nacional | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Vitória SC | H | 0–1 | L |
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' What a night it is going to be! Rio Ave FC welcome Gil Vicente FC for this crunch clash at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Joao Teixeira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Gil Vicente FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 20' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Gil Vicente FC is showing some good football. However, Gil Vicente FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' The Gil Vicente FC bench stirs into life. Marvin Elimbi is withdrawn and Diogo Costa gets his opportunity.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rodrigo Rodrigues made 238 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' GOAL! Francisco Petrasso scores on 38.
- 42' Sergio Bermejo doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Andreas Ndoj argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Demir Tiknaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vitor Gomes on 55 minute.
- 60' Joao Tome, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' It is a substitution in Gil Vicente FC team. Sergio Bermejo is replaced by Santi Garcia on 62 minute.
- 63' The Gil Vicente FC manager makes a substitution. Pablo Felipe departs to be replaced by Jorge Aguirre.
- 64' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Theofanis Bakoulas departs to be replaced by Tobias Medina.
- 69' 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.
- 74' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' Matheus Teixeira gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Cezary Miszta and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Jonathan Panzo gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Francisco Petrasso and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Joao Teixeira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Facundo Caseres at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Rodrigo Rodrigues gets the nod from Gil Vicente FC. He replaces Joao Marques and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↓ Demir Tiknaz 55'
- 1
- 11
- 9
- 7
- 20
- 76
- 3
- 22
- 29
- 23
Bench
-
95
Matheus Teixeira ↑ 76'
- 17
-
6
Joao Novais ↑ 64'
-
2
Jonathan Panzo ↑ 77'
- 80
- 19
-
34
Demir Tiknaz ↑ 55'
-
27
Tobias Medina ↑ 64'
- 14
Coach
Petit
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 39
-
22
Sergio Bermejo ↓ Santi Garcia 62'
- 71
- 2
-
5
Facundo Caseres ↓ Joao Teixeira 81'
- 99
-
4
Marvin Elimbi ↓ Diogo Costa 30'
-
90
Pablo Felipe ↓ Jorge Aguirre 63'
- 33
- 45
- 8
Bench
- 42
-
18
Joao Teixeira ↑ 81'
- 88
- 29
-
19
Santi Garcia ↑ 62'
- 16
-
9
Jorge Aguirre ↑ 63'
-
28
Diogo Costa ↑ 30'
-
80
Rodrigo Rodrigues ↑ 82'
Coach
César Peixoto
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
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Gil Vicente FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Gil Vicente FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Gil Vicente FC
62%
Rio Ave FC or Gil Vicente FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Gil Vicente FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

