Gil Vicente
- Gil Vicente are in mixed form with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games in all competitions.
- They have been punchy at home, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 2 of their six matches in all competitions.
Rio Ave
- Rio Ave are also in mixed form with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- They have been solid on the road, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their 5 away matches in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
The last 3 head-to-head meetings in the Primeira Liga have all finished level.
Key Players
- Murilo has been Gil Vicente's sparkplug in recent weeks, scoring two of the Rooster's four goals in the last five.
- Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' side have been very disciplined and tough to break down so far, happy to sit deep in a compact block and pounce on the counter.
Betting Insights
- Bookies:Gil Vicente 1.85, Rio Ave 4.10, Draw 3.55.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.85 and Both teams to score - No at 1.95 are suggested as safer plays given the cagey nature of recent head-to-heads.
Prediction
This is likely to be a tight, tactical match at Municipal de Barcelos , with Rio Ave able to make it a low-scoring affair.
