- Gil Vicente have won three, drawn one and lost two of their six home games in all competitions this season, scoring nine goals in their last six home games.
- Rio Ave have won three, drawn one and lost one of their five away games in all competitions this term, averaging 1.60 goals per game away from home.
- The last three Primeira Liga head-to-heads have all ended level, including a 0-0 draw in Rio Ave's home game three months ago.
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave prediction: Gil Vicente can get into half-spaces against Rio Ave
In this Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave preview, Gil Vicente and Rio Ave come into this Sunday afternoon's Primeira Liga clash in mixed form and both looking to take their own share of spoils from the Municipal de Barcelos encounter. Luís Pinto's side have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games in all competitions, while Rio Ave's record over the same period is 1-3-1.
Gil Vicente, who haven't won either of their last two home head-to-heads, will look to build from their solid base and find the half-spaces and wide areas against Rio Ave, who should be happy to sit deep and take their chances on the break.
Pinto's flexibility suits Gil Vicente's organised foundation and, with a 3-4-3 or a 4-2-3-1 system at his disposal, his team should be comfortable in possession or out of possession.
Rio Ave can nick it on the counter-attack
The hosts look a little favorited at 1.85 for the win here, with Rio Ave available at 4.1 and the draw at 3.55. For Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave betting tips, backing the draw is tempting given the teams have played out a recent 0-0 draw and Gil Vicente have failed to win either of their last two at home to the Aveiro club, but our main pick has to be Under 2.5 goals at 1.85.
BTTS No at 1.95 is another option that appeals because the head-to-heads between these two have been cagey over the last year or so.
Murilo is the spark Gil Vicente have been missing
Rio Ave's goals have come from various sources this season and, with eight scored away from home in all competitions, they have the ammunition to nick one on the road.
Sylaidopoulos has kept Rio Ave compact and difficult to break down this term, with the team happy to trade territory for control and a chance to play on the transition.
The home side will try to dominate possession and have a little more talent in the final third so our Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave prediction is that Gil Vicente can squeeze out a win, albeit by a narrow margin.
