Stadium: Estadio dos Arcos
16.05.2025 21:00
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 May 2025
Rio Ave and Gil Vicente will lock horns at the Estadio dos Arcos on Friday, 16 May 2025. Five of the last six games between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente saw both sides find the back of the net. Can this game follow suit? Below, I have the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head stats, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Rio Ave: form and statistics
Rio Ave have escaped the relegation struggle in the past weeks, but they were held to a 3-3 draw in their last game. Before this draw, they had won against Estrela. They have now won just two in their last 11 games. At home, they have lost three of their previous four games. Rioavistas sit 11th on the table with 37 points in 33 games, scoring 38 and conceding 54.
Rio Ave: Lineup
Petit will have two players (Nelson Abbey and Brandon Aguilera) ruled out of this game due to injuries. However, he will still need the players to perform well in a 4-3-3 formation. Cezary Miszta is expected to be in between the sticks, and Martim Neto, Theofanis Bakoulas, Demir, and Tiknaz are expected to operate in the midfield.
🔖 Rio Ave starting lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper – Cezary Miszta
Defenders – Joao Tome, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Jonathan Panzo, Marios Vrousai
Midfielders – Martim Neto, Theofanis Bakoulas, Demir Tiknaz
Attacker — Andre Luiz, Karem Zoabi, Tiago Morais
⛔️ Out: Nelson Abbey (inactive), Brandon Aguilera (injury).
👤 Head coach: Petit
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Gil Vicente: form and statistics
Gil Vicente drew 1-1 in their last game against Arouca to extend their winless run to two games. They are winless in four of their previous six games and six out of their last eight on the road. The Roosters sit 14th on the table with 33 points in 33 games, scoring 33 goals and conceding 46. They have had a fair season, especially given that they escaped relegation.
Gil Vicente: Lineup
César Peixoto will be without Kanya Fujimoto, Sphephelo Sithole, Ruben Fernandes, and Sandro Cruz for this clash due to injuries. However, the coach will still have a strong side with Andrew expected to retain his spot in the goal area. The attacking trio of Felix Correia, Jorge Aguirre, and João Marques is expected to operate from the attack.
🔖 Gil Vicente starting lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper – Andrew
Defenders – Ze Carlos, Marvin Gilbert, Jonathan Buatu, Jonathan Mutombo
Midfielders – Facundo Caseres, Santi Garcia, Mohamed Bamba
Attackers — Felix Correia, Jorge Aguirre, Joao Marques
⛔️ Out: Kanya Fujimoto (injury), Sphephelo Sithole (leg injury), Ruben Fernandes (inactive), Sandro Cruz (inactive).
👤 Head coach: César Peixoto
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Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente: Betting Tips & Odds
- Five of the last six games between Rio Ave and Gil Vicente saw both sides find the back of the net. Bet365 offers 1.70 odds for this game to follow suit;
- Three of the last four games between the two sides saw more than two goals. This market is available at 1.95 odds on 1xBet;
- Four of the last six games saw more than two goals.
Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente match prediction 16 May 2025
Rio Ave and Gil Vicente have escaped relegation, and I don’t think they have anything to lose in this game, so I think they will come out in full attack and get the needed points in this clash. Moreover, the recent games between both sides suggest this game will follow the same direction. However, with the current form of both sides, I don’t think I can back either side to victory. However, a draw in the first 45 minutes will be enough for these sides.
Our match prediction: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.95 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.70 in the Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final betting tip on the match: A Draw in the first 45 minutes for a coefficient of 1.4 in the Betway bookmaker.
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