Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Prediction and Betting Tips | December 20th 2025 

Gil Vicente and Rio Ave will square off in a Primeira Liga matchday 15 clash on Saturday (December 20th). The game will be played at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.

The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Casa Pia last weekend. They went into the break in the lead thanks to Antonio Espigares' 38th-minute strike. Kelian Nsona equalized eight minutes into the second half.

Rio Ave, meanwhile, fell to 1-0 defeat at home to Vitoria Guimaraes. They were reduced to 10 men when Marios Vrousai was sent off for two bookable offenses in the 28th minute. Oumar Camara made them pay seven minutes later and his goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.

The loss left Vilacondenses in 10th spot in the standings, having garnered 16 points from 14 games. Gil Vicente are fourth with 25 points to their name.

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Rio Ave have 14 wins from the last 36 head-to-head games. Gil Vicente were victorious 10 times while 12 games ended in a share of the spoils.
• One of those stalemates came in their most recent clash in May 2025 when they canceled each other out in a 1-1 draw on the final matchday of last season.
• Six of the last seven head-to-head games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
• Gil Vicente's last five league games have produced less than three goals.
• Seven of Rio Ave's eight away games this season have seen both sides find the back of the net.
• Gil Vicente's six home games this season have produced under 2.5 goals and also saw one side keep a clean sheet.

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Prediction

Gil Vicente lost their most recent home game, a 1-0 defeat to Tondela which ended their four-game winning run in front of their fans.

Rio Ave have won just one of their last five league games, losing two games in this run. Four of their last six games have witnessed exactly one goal scored in the first half.

Backing the home side to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Gil Vicente 2-1 Rio Ave

Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Gil Vicente to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals

Edited by Nived Zenith