Gil Vicente - Rio Ave predictions

Gil Vicente should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Rio Ave can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

Rio Ave will have little to hope for in this match. 4.60 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

Previously in the Primeira Liga, Gil Vicente missed a decent opportunity at locking down 3 points in an away game. The bookies were fairly optimistic about their odds despite the home-field disadvantage, and they went on to earn a small lead in the first 45 minutes. Unfortunately, though, they botched the lead and had to settle for a draw game.

The away team played the previous round of the Primeira Liga at home, but they were still highly unlikely to come out on top. As expected, their opponents Vitória Guimarães recorded a narrow but firm away win after spending most of the match ahead.

Unspurred by the home-field advantage, Gil Vicente ended both of their latest home games with less than 2 goals between them and the opposition. It’s safe to assume we won’t see a lot of action this time around either.

Our confidence in Rio Ave and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

The last time these two teams met in a Primeira Liga match was last season. That game ended in a draw. Gil Vicente have a lot more going for them this time, however, including a home-field advantage and favourable betting odds.

With no injuries or suspensions to deal with, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.67.