Who is favored to win in Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC?
Gil Vicente FC are marginal favorites based on recent league form (4th in the table) and superior home results; current market moneyline shows Gil Vicente around 2.00 and Rio Ave around 3.50 with a draw near 3.40, making Gil Vicente the pick given their higher points per game and form this month (DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports).
What time is Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC?
The match kicks off on 20 December 2025 at 18:00 local time (Western European Time, WET / UTC+0).
Where is Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC being held?
The game will be played at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos in Barcelos, Portugal — a 12,000-capacity stadium with a synthetic pitch used regularly by Gil Vicente for Primeira Liga home fixtures and modern hospitality facilities.
Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC prediction & odds - who wins?
Our prediction: Gil Vicente FC to win (moneyline ~2.00) or a Gil Vicente win + under 3.5 goals double chance; betting value leans to Gil Vicente given home advantage and recent defensive stability, while Rio Ave’s away record and lower points-per-game reduce their expected goals — implied probability from the odds gives Gil Vicente roughly a 50% chance to win.
What is the head to head record between Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave FC?
In head-to-head meetings over the last 10 fixtures, Gil Vicente hold the edge with more wins than Rio Ave and an average goals-per-game of about 1.8 compared to Rio Ave’s 1.2; the teams’ recent two encounters saw Gil Vicente claim victory in their most recent league meeting, contributing to Gil Vicente’s superior recent H2H form.
