Match Analysis: Rio Ave FC vs Gil Vicente – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-16
- Time: 6:00 PM UTC
- Location: Rio Ave FC Home Stadium
Game Overview
The upcoming Portugal Primeira Liga match features Rio Ave FC hosting Gil Vicente. Historically, Rio Ave has a slight edge in head-to-head clashes, with 14 wins compared to Gil Vicente's 11 across 36 encounters. Both teams average around 2.08 goals per match when meeting. Rio Ave tends to score more, averaging 1.24 goals per match this season at home, while Gil Vicente averages 1.05 goals in away matches. Recent direct matches have tended to be tight with low scoring, including two consecutive draws with under 2.5 goals scored in total.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rio Ave shows better home form with 90.91% of their home games going over 1.5 total goals and 63.64% over 2.5. Gil Vicente has a mixed away record, with 73.68% games over 1.5 goals but only 42.11% over 2.5. Rio Ave has won more head-to-head matches and scores more goals on average.
- In 36 matches, Rio Ave leads with 14 wins against Gil Vicente's 11, and 11 draws. The average goals per game in these matches is 2.08. The last two encounters have ended in draws with under 2.5 goals total.
- No specific current injury data available for either team to impact the match significantly.
- No unusual external factors such as weather or venue issues reported. Match played at Rio Ave FC home ground may provide slight home advantage.
- Rio Ave, currently ranked 11th, is motivated to secure points at home to improve league standing, while Gil Vicente, at 14th, may push hard to climb out of relegation danger, increasing competitive intensity.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Gil Vicente: 1.75, Rio Ave FC: 1.5, Draw: 2.2 | Rio Ave FC | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | Gil Vicente: 1, Rio Ave FC: 1.2 | Rio Ave FC 0 spread (win or draw) | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: 1.08, Under 2.5: 1.12 | Under 2.5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rio Ave FC 38% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.5 14% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Rio Ave FC at 38% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 25% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A closely contested match leaning slightly in favor of Rio Ave due to home advantage and better historical performance. Expect a tight game possibly ending in a narrow Rio Ave win or draw with moderate goal scoring.
Predicted Score: 1-0