Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave

Gil Vicente square off against Rio Ave at Municipal de Barcelos, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 20 December.

We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when Gil Vicente and Rio Ave lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of -147.

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Gil Vicente drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Casa Pia at Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior. Cesar Peixoto's team had two shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with Antonio Espigares scoring the goal.

Rio Ave lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Vitória de Guimarães by a 1-0 scoreline at Estadio dos Arcos. The Big River were restricted to 43% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rio Ave are unbeaten in the past six games against Gil Vicente, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Estadio dos Arcos. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Gil Vicente	22	11	7	4	33	18	15	33:18	40
15	Rio Ave	21	4	8	9	22	41	-19	22:41	20

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Gil Vicente have had 49.9% possession, 372.0 passes and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.6 corners.

Top scorer is Pablo on 6 goals, while Santi Garcia and Luis Esteves have both racked up 2. Murilo is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Andrew keeping 6 clean sheets.

Rio Ave have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 8.1 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' side average 45.7% possession, 380.3 passes, 4.2 corners in their favour and 7.2 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts.

Clayton has recorded 5 goals, Andre Luiz 3, with Marios Vrousai and Dario Spikic both managing 1. Andre Luiz has had 2 assists, with Cezary Miszta notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Gil Vicente confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Andrew (GK), Ze Carlos, Marvin Gilbert, Antonio Espigares, Hevertton Santos, Facundo Caseres, Murilo, Santi Garcia, Luis Esteves, Joelson Fernandes, Gustavo Varela.

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Francisco Petrasso, Jakub Brabec, Jonathan Panzo, Joao Tome, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre Luiz, Clayton, Ole Pohlmann.

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Primeira Liga showdown. We are able to get a price of -147 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Primeira Liga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Gil Vicente games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Gil Vicente games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 18 Gil Vicente games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rio Ave games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Gil Vicente 1 - 0 Rio Ave

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Gil Vicente at odds of +460. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago García To Score +575

Santiago García (Gil Vicente) is available at +575 to be among the goals. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Santiago García Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1200

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -122

The past five Rio Ave away games have featured 13.00 corners on average. We’re happy to back the -122 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Gil Vicente

Total

8.40 5.80 2.60

Home

7.00 4.40 2.60

Away

10.60 5.90 4.70

Rio Ave

Total

11.40 4.20 7.20

Home

10.00 3.90 6.10

Away

10.40 4.00 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-115

Gil Vicente Corners

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-149

Rio Ave Corners

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+750

2

+300

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Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Gil Vicente are the shortest price to win this Primeira Liga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 59% probability due to their -143 betting odds. For those wanting to back Rio Ave, you will find +380 about this outsider.

Taking Gil Vicente -0.75 against Rio Ave means a full Asian Handicap payout at -118 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -133 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+255

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+123

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-417

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-118

2 Hcp +0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Those interested in favourite Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus to find the net first are able to get +260. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +110.

Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus (Gil Vicente)

First

+110

Anytime

+260

Clayton Fernandes Silva (Rio Ave)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Tidjany Touré (Gil Vicente)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Luís Esteves (Gil Vicente)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Joelson Fernandes (Gil Vicente)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Sergio Bermejo (Gil Vicente)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

André Luiz (Rio Ave)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Santiago García (Gil Vicente)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Jose Carlos Ferreira (Gil Vicente)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Antonio Espigares (Gil Vicente)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Hevertton Ciriaco Santos (Gil Vicente)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (Gil Vicente)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Zé Carlos (Gil Vicente)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Jonathan Panzo (Rio Ave)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Marious Vrousai (Rio Ave)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Theofanis Bakoulas (Rio Ave)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Gil Vicente have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Rio Ave are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The Big River have clocked up five draws, three victories and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Gil Vicente drew 1-1 with Rio Ave when they last met at Municipal de Barcelos. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Municipal de Barcelos have featured three draws and two Gil Vicente victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gil Vicente Home Stats		5-1-4	1.50	0.90	0.60	0	10	1	9
Rio Ave Away Stats		3-5-2	3.10	1.50	1.60	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Lineups & Team News

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