Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente

Rio Ave clash with Gil Vicente at Estadio dos Arcos, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 3 May.

We’ll go directly for the pick of Gil Vicente when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think they are capable of a comfortable win against Rio Ave, with odds of +105 looking too good to pass up.

Rio Ave suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques against Vitória de Guimarães. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' team had four shots on target and 44% possession.

Gil Vicente claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Casa Pia at Municipal de Barcelos. The Barcelos side boasted 56% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Murilo scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past three meetings between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente have ended in a draw, with the last clash finishing 2-2 at Municipal de Barcelos. The past 10 H2H games have included three Gil Vicente wins, two Rio Ave victories and five draws.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Gil Vicente	31	13	10	8	46	32	14	46:32	49
12	Rio Ave	31	8	10	13	33	52	-19	33:52	34

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Rio Ave have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Vila do Conde club have averaged 49.9% possession, 409.0 passes and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.3 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Top goalscorer Jalen Blesa has found the net 6 times, with Ole Pohlmann, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Tamas Nikitscher and Jakub Brabec scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Dario Spikic with 3, while goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw has 3 clean sheets.

Gil Vicente have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Roosters average 51.6% possession, 370.1 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Murilo has recorded 6 goals, Gustavo Varela 3, with Agustin Moreira and Santi Garcia both managing 2. Santi Garcia has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Cezary Miszta (GK), Marios Vrousai, Gustavo Mancha, Jakub Brabec, Nelson Abbey, Tamás Nikitscher, Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro, Diogo Bezerra, Ole Pohlmann, Dario Spikic, Jalen Blesa.

Gil Vicente predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dani Figueira (GK), Zé Carlos, Marvin Elimbi, Jonathan Buatu Mananga, Jonathan Mutombo, Zé Carlos, Luís Esteves, Murilo de Souza Costa, Santi García, Martín Fernández, Héctor Hernández.

Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We think that Gil Vicente can claim a Primeira Liga win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of +105 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Primeira Liga experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente league stats:

• Rio Ave have lost 5 of their last 10 games at home.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 48.8% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

As a different option, you could choose the Asian Handicap where you can bet on Gil Vicente to cover a specific line. That means you might need a sizeable victory to yield a return.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 1 - 2 Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente are available at +575 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zé Carlos To Score +900

Zé Carlos (Gil Vicente) can be wagered at +900 to score. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Zé Carlos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+900

First

+2000

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Corners Prediction

Rio Ave Over 3.5 Corners -147

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Rio Ave in six straight home games, while the past two Gil Vicente away matches have seen over 3.5 corners conceded. Rio Ave should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -147 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rio Ave

Total

10.50 5.20 5.30

Home

11.20 5.80 5.40

Away

10.20 3.70 6.50

Gil Vicente

Total

8.80 5.30 3.50

Home

9.50 5.80 3.70

Away

9.60 5.60 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-110

Rio Ave Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+107

Gil Vicente Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-128

Most Corners

1

+175

X

+700

2

-179

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Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente 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.

The bookmakers have Gil Vicente at +105 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 49% chance of winning this Primeira Liga clash based on the betting odds. Rio Ave are the +250 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Gil Vicente are available at odds of -137 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Rio Ave to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to Primeira Liga games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+225

2

+105

Half-Time Result

1

+295

X

+112

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-357

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+145

2

-213

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-104

2 Hcp -0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-114

There is +255 available that Tidjany Touré finds the net at any stage. He is available at +575 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Tidjany Touré (Gil Vicente)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Joelson Fernandes (Gil Vicente)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Santiago García (Gil Vicente)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Sergio Bermejo (Gil Vicente)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Luís Esteves (Gil Vicente)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jose Carlos Ferreira (Gil Vicente)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Antonio Espigares (Gil Vicente)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Hevertton Ciriaco Santos (Gil Vicente)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Marious Vrousai (Rio Ave)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (Gil Vicente)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Zé Carlos (Gil Vicente)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Leonardo Buta (Rio Ave)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Rio Ave have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Gil Vicente have not won in the past four away matches. The Barcelos side have racked up six draws, three losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Rio Ave and Gil Vicente played out a 1-1 draw when the teams last met at Estadio dos Arcos. We’ve seen the past 5 H2H matches at Estadio dos Arcos involve three wins for Rio Ave, one draw and one victory for Gil Vicente.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rio Ave Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.00	1.50	6	4	6	4
Gil Vicente Away Stats		1-6-3	2.70	1.10	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

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Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Lineups & Team News

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