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Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave prediction, betting odds & free tips 07/01/2023

*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Vitoria Guimaraes and Rio Ave meet each other for the first time since 2021. It is almost 2 years since the teams come up against each other. This preview will focus on the league meeting between the two outfits at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave – Top Betting Tips & Predictions

Vitoria Guimaraes lost for the first time in the recent six matches, as they were convincingly beaten 3-0 by Vizela in the final game of 2022. Rio Ave could only manage a 1-1 draw with strugglers Maritimo at home in their final league match of the campaign.

Victory for Vitoria Guimaraes

Vitoria Guimaraes have not picked up a victory in the last four games with three of those matches in the Taca da Liga. The team has generally not focused on the Taca da Liga matches this season. However, they have been very hard to beat at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. Rio Ave have been very consistent over the last few weeks but they have not really excelled in the recent away matches apart from the win over Arouca.

Total goals over 2.5

Rio Ave have generally been very hard to score against in the Primeira Liga campaign so far. Vitoria Guimaraes have picked up only four more points than Rio Ave and they have also equally been in decent in the offensive areas. It is at the back were both teams have excelled the season. However, Vitoria Guimaraes have witnessed a string of high scoring games at home.

Both teams to score – yes

Both teams enter into the match with a lot of potential. Vitoria Guimaraes, though, have been defensively poor in recent matches and they have conceded close to 2 goals per game in the last six matches.

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave: Primeira Liga Game Preview with Team News

Vitoria Guimaraes

Vitoria Guimaraes step into the encounter with no wins in the last four matches. Crucially, three of these games have been away from home. The club has generally done well when they have played at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques so far this season. Vitoria Guimaraes coach Moreno will be without Ze Carlos and Tomas Handel due to injuries.

Rio Ave

Rio Ave head into the encounter with their confidence dampened by the dropped points against Maritimo. Once again, Rio Ave were disappointing in the offensive areas in the last match. The club has to improve a lot on this front if they are to sustain a place in the top half. Joca, Josue Sa, and Vitor Gomes are missing due to injuries.

Best Stats, Odds, and Other Numbers for Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Head to Head

15/07/23

Europe Friendlies Europe

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

0

0

14/05/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

0

1

13/02/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

3

27/09/20

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

0

0

27/01/20

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

2

Last Five - Guimaraes

01/02/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

AVS

AVS

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

0

2

W

26/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Estoril

Estoril

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

1

0

L

18/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Arouca

Arouca

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

2

2

D

12/01/25

Portugal Cup Portugal

O Elvas

O Elvas

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

2

1

L

03/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Sporting

Sporting

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

4

4

D

Last Five - Rio Ave

06/02/25

Portugal Cup Portugal

pt

Sao Joao Ver

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

2

W

03/02/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

FC Porto

FC Porto

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

2

2

D

25/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

SC Farense

SC Farense

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

2

W

18/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Sporting

Sporting

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

3

0

L

12/01/25

Portugal Cup Portugal

Casa Pia

Casa Pia

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

1

3

W

FAQs on Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave game

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave prediction

Where is the match going to be held? Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques

When is the kick-off for the game? January 07, 2023 at 18:00 GMT

Who are regarded as the favourite team to win the game? Vitoria Guimaraes


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