Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Prediction: An easy win for the hosts

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Vitoria Guimaraes will host Rio Ave at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The hosts are unbeaten in 13 of their 15 home games this season, while the visitors have lost six in their last eight games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Vitoria Guimaraes: form and statistics

Vitória seems to have missed out on the chance to finish in the top 4 this season, but their overall performance is commendable. The Conquerors suffered a 3-0 loss to Benfica in their last game, but they deserve applause for controlling the game with 58% possession of the ball. However, their strikers will need to improve their finishing, as six shots on target should be enough to secure them some goals. Prior to this loss, they had gone four straight games without a defeat. They have lost just two of their last 13 games and have lost just twice in their 15 home games this season. The little whites sit 5th on the table with 48 points in 30 games, scoring 41 goals and conceding 32. They will battle Nacional, Farense, and Sporting in their remaining games of the season.

Vitoria Guimaraes: Lineup

Luís Freire has a complete roster to choose from, with only Umaro Embalo sidelined. So, I expect a 4-2-3-1 formation from the coach with Nélson Oliveira leading the attack and Bruno Varela in the goal area. João Mendes and Miguel Maga are expected to operate from the fullback position, providing cover for the defense and also adding life to the attack.

🔖Vitoria Guimaraes possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Bruno Varela

Defenders – Miguel Maga, Mikel Villanueva, Filipe Relvas, João Mendes

Midfielders – Tiago Silva, Tomás Händel, Telmo Arcanjo, João Mendes, Gustavo Silva

Attacker — Nélson Oliveira

⛔️ Out: Umaro Embalo (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Luís Freire

Vitoria de Guimaraes Latest Games

Vitoria de Guimaraes

17.05.25

Sporting CP

2 - 0

Vitoria de Guimaraes

11.05.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

1 - 2

Farense

03.05.25

Nacional

1 - 2

Vitoria de Guimaraes

27.04.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

3 - 0

Rio Ave

19.04.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

0 - 3

Benfica

11.04.25

Gil Vicente

0 - 1

Vitoria de Guimaraes

05.04.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

2 - 0

Santa Clara

30.03.25

Moreirense

2 - 2

Vitoria de Guimaraes

16.03.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

2 - 0

Estrela da Amadora

13.03.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

0 - 4

Real Betis

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Rio Ave Latest Games

Rio Ave

16.05.25

Rio Ave

1 - 1

Gil Vicente

10.05.25

Nacional

3 - 3

Rio Ave

05.05.25

Rio Ave

2 - 0

Estrela da Amadora

27.04.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

3 - 0

Rio Ave

18.04.25

Rio Ave

1 - 1

Santa Clara

13.04.25

Moreirense

0 - 2

Rio Ave

07.04.25

Rio Ave

0 - 2

Boavista

29.03.25

Casa Pia

2 - 1

Rio Ave

16.03.25

Rio Ave

2 - 3

Benfica

10.03.25

Famalicao

1 - 0

Rio Ave

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Rio Ave: form and statistics

Rio Ave suffered a 2-1 loss to Sporting in their last game, extending their losing run to six in their last eight games. Their form on the road is also poor, as they have won only once in their last six away games. Rioavistas sit 11th on the table with 33 points in 30 games, scoring 33 goals and conceding 48. They will still face Estrela, Nacional, and Gil Vicente in their remaining games of the season.

Rio Ave: Lineup

Petit will still do without Francisco Petrasso, Kiko Bondoso, and Omar Richards in this match due to injuries and other personal reasons. However, that won’t stop the coach from picking a strong lineup in this clash, with Cezary Miszta manning the post, and Andreas Richardos Ntoi and Konstantinos Kostoulas are both expected to partner in the heart of the defense, while Clayton will lead the attack.

🔖 Rio Ave possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Cezary Miszta

Defenders – João Tome, Andreas Richardos Ntoi, Konstantinos Kostoulas, Nelson Abbey

Midfielders – João Novais, Ege Tiknaz, João Graça, Brandon Aguilera, André Luiz

Attackers — Clayton

⛔️ Out: Francisco Petrasso (muscle injury), Kiko Bondoso (inactive), Omar Richards (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Petit

📊Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

Liga Portugal 2024/2025

27.04.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

3 - 0

Rio Ave

Liga Portugal 2024/2025

16.12.24

Rio Ave

2 - 2

Vitoria de Guimaraes

Liga Portugal 2023/2024

04.05.24

Rio Ave

2 - 1

Vitoria de Guimaraes

Liga Portugal 2023/2024

23.12.23

Vitoria de Guimaraes

1 - 0

Rio Ave

Club Friendlies 2023

15.07.23

Rio Ave

1 - 1

Vitoria de Guimaraes

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Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave: Betting Tips & Odds

• Vitoria Guimaraes are unbeaten in 13 of their 15 home games this season;
• Rio Ave have lost six in their last eight games. Bet365 offers 1.53 odds for the hosts to win this game;
• Vitoria are unbeaten in five of their last six games against Rio Ave;
• Three of the last four games between the two sides saw the BTTS results. This option is available at 1.92 odds on Betway.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	1.49	4.48	7.24
	1.43	4.40	6.60
	1.44	4.60	6.80

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave match prediction 27 April 2025

Vitoria Guimaraes have performed really well at home this season, having lost just twice in their 15 games, but the visitors have found it hard to get a point in six of their last eight games. With this, I expect the hosts to dominate this clash, but I also anticipate the visitors scoring.

Below are our predictions for this game. 

Our match prediction: Total 1: Over 1.5 for a coefficient of 1.67 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.85 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.92 in the Betway bookmaker.