Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Prediction and Betting Tips on May 16, 2025
Game Prediction
Rio Ave will host Gil Vicente at the Estádio Capital do Móvel in Paços de Ferreira on May 16, 2025, for the final matchday of the Primeira Liga at 18:00 UTC. The hosts aim to end their season on a high note, while Gil Vicente looks to finish strong despite their inconsistent away form.
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Key Stats & Trends
Rio Ave won 1 of their last games.
The hosts average 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Rio Ave wonly only 20% of their last 5 home games.
Gil Vicente won 2 of their last 5 games.
The visitors score 1.2 goals and concede 0.8 on average.
Gil Vicente have won 40% of their lat 5 away games.
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Recent Form
Rio Ave sit 10th in the Primeira Liga with 37 points from 33 games, showing resilience at home despite inconsistent results. Their recent form includes a thrilling 3-3 draw against Nacional and a 2-0 home win over Estrela Amadora. With the season concluding, Armando Petit’s side will look to leverage their home advantage to secure a positive result and honor their captain in this final fixture.
Gil Vicente, positioned 14th with 33 points, are safe from relegation but have struggled for consistency, particularly away from home. They’ve shown flashes of quality with away wins over Nacional (3-0) and Boavista (3-1), but their scoring struggles on the road could hinder them. Solly Makhubela’s men aim to build on their recent momentum and close the gap to mid-table.
Form
Rio Ave: D-L-L-W-D
Gil Vicente: L-W-W-L-D
Predicted Line-ups
Rio Ave: Miszta; Vrousai, Santos, William, Richards; Aguilera, Tıknaz, Novais; Pohlmann, Bondoso, Clayton
Gil Vicente: Andrew; Carlos, Sá, Fernandes, Kazu; Gbane, Cáseres, Mboula; Garcia, Correia, Aguirre
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Bookmakers favor Rio Ave with a 36% chance of victory, offering odds of 2.65. A draw is priced at 3.08 (31% probability), while a Gil Vicente win stands at 2.83 (33% probability).
Correct Score Prediction: Rio Ave 1-0 Gil Vicente
Given both teams’ recent form and scoring trends, a low-scoring affair is likely. Rio Ave’s home strength and Gil Vicente’s struggles to score away suggest a narrow 1-0 win for the hosts, aligning with the most common historical result between these sides at home.
Expert Tip: Double Chance - Rio Ave to Win or Draw
Regarding the odds, Rio Ave are favored to win the game, but a draw is also a possible outcome for this game. So betting on ‘Double Chance – Rio Ave in or Draw’ gives value of 1.44 and could be a smarter choice.
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