Prediction for match Rio Ave — Gil Vicente

Odds and Probability Percentages for Match Outcome

In the Primeira Liga on May 3rd, Rio Ave will face Gil Vicente. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Gil Vicente is at 2.02, a draw is at 3.64, and a victory for Rio Ave is at 3.83. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Gil Vicente - 48.02%, draw - 26.65%, Rio Ave - 25.33%. Gil Vicente is considered the favorite by the bookmakers, but a draw is also a possibility given the close percentages. The most likely outcome is a win for Gil Vicente, although the difference between the teams is not overwhelming.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Rio Ave averaged 50.8% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Gil Vicente, in the same metrics, had 51.8% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In Rio Ave's last three matches: April 25, 2026 - Vitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave - 2-0; April 17, 2026 - Rio Ave vs ABC - 2-2; April 11, 2026 - Santa Clara vs Rio Ave - 0-2. For Gil Vicente: April 27, 2026 - Gil Vicente vs Casa Pia - 2-1; April 18, 2026 - Gil Vicente vs Vitória Guimarães - 0-1; April 13, 2026 - Tondela vs Gil Vicente - 2-2. The last head-to-head meeting was on December 20, 2025: Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave - 2-2.

Goal Scoring Trends

In their last five matches, Rio Ave had an average total of 2.8 goals per match, while Gil Vicente had 2.4. Both teams score 1.4 goals per game, but Gil Vicente concedes fewer, with 1 goal against 1.4 for Rio Ave. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 3 out of 5 matches for both teams. In the first half, Gil Vicente had at least two goals in 3 out of 5 games, while Rio Ave had 2 out of 5. In the second half, Rio Ave had over 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, while Gil Vicente had only 1 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals: Rio Ave scores most frequently in the 16-30 and 76-90 minute intervals (33% each), while Gil Vicente scores most in the 76-90 minute interval (44%). Conceding goals: Rio Ave concedes most often in the 61-75 minute interval (38%), while Gil Vicente has a more even distribution - 25% in four different intervals. Considering both teams' average scoring, regular over 2.5 goals, and Rio Ave's second-half activity, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.96 seems justified.

Corners: Stats and Possible Bets

Both teams average the same number of corners - 5.4 per match. In the last 5 games, both Rio Ave and Gil Vicente saw over 9.5 corners in 3 matches. The closest total to their average is 9.5, with odds of over 9.5 corners at 1.76 and under 9.5 at 1.93. Gil Vicente is favored in corners with odds of 1.62. Expect 9-10 corners, and a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, given both teams' consistent performance in this area. Individual corner totals can also be considered, as both teams regularly deliver at least 5 corners per game.