Vitoria Guimarães vs Rio Ave predictions, Apr 25, 2026

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Vitoria Guimarães

Rio Ave

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On April 25, 2026, Vitoria Guimarães will host Rio Ave FC in what promises to be an intriguing battle in Liga Portugal. Both teams come into this match in solid form, with Vitoria Guimarães winning three of their last five matches. This recent performance showcases their tactical versatility, allowing them to adapt effectively against different styles of play.

Rio Ave FC has also displayed resilience, securing victories in three of their last five outings. Their ability to press high and counter-attack could pose challenges for Guimarães’ defense. However, the home advantage is likely to play a crucial role, as Guimarães statistically holds a 55.3% probability of winning according to model predictions, compared to 18.5% for an away victory for Rio Ave.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.82 for a home win, suggesting that Guimarães are favored to secure three points at home. With both teams in comparable form, this match could be a tightly contested affair. The predicted final score of 2:1 encapsulates the expectation for a competitive encounter, yet, as always, football remains unpredictable, and all outcomes are possible.

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Guimarães
50.7%
Draw
28.3%
Rio Ave
21%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.84 3.27 4.89
betsson 1.92 3.25 4.15
MarathonBet 1.91 3.39 4.68 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.85 3.5 4
Pinnacle 1.82 3.32 4.79

Latest Results

18.04.26 Gil Vicente – Vitoria Guimarães – 0:1
11.04.26 AVS Futebol SAD – Vitoria Guimarães – 0:1
03.04.26 Vitoria Guimarães – CD Tondela – 5:0
21.03.26 SL Benfica – Vitoria Guimarães – 3:0
14.03.26 Vitoria Guimarães – FC Famalicão – 1:2
17.04.26 Rio Ave FC – AVS Futebol SAD – 2:2
11.04.26 CD Santa Clara – Rio Ave FC – 0:2
04.04.26 Rio Ave FC – FC Alverca – 1:2
22.03.26 Estoril Praia – Rio Ave FC – 1:2
15.03.26 Rio Ave FC – Estrela da Amadora – 2:1

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 7 and 12).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Guimarães won 3.
  • Guimarães has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Rio Ave is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Guimarães may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Guimarães is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Guimarães won 10 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:17. (average 1.4:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Guimarães won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:7. (average 1.9:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Rio Ave FC – Vitoria Guimarães – 0:1
    27.04.25 Vitoria Guimarães – Rio Ave FC – 3:0
    16.12.24 Rio Ave FC – Vitoria Guimarães – 2:2
    04.05.24 Rio Ave FC – Vitoria Guimarães – 2:1
    23.12.23 Vitoria Guimarães – Rio Ave FC – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 FC Porto 30 25 4 1 61:14 47 79
    2 Benfica 30 21 9 0 63:19 44 72
    3 Sporting CP 29 22 5 2 74:19 55 71
    4 Braga 29 15 8 6 57:29 28 53
    5 Famalicao 30 13 9 8 38:27 11 48
    6 Gil Vicente 30 12 10 8 44:31 13 46
    7 Vitoria Guimaraes 30 11 6 13 36:43 -7 39
    8 Estoril 29 10 7 12 51:50 1 37
    9 Moreirense 29 10 6 13 32:41 -9 36
    10 Alverca 30 9 8 13 32:48 -16 35
    11 Arouca 30 10 5 15 38:58 -20 35
    12 Rio Ave 30 8 10 12 33:50 -17 34
    13 Santa Clara 30 7 8 15 26:37 -11 29
    14 Nacional 30 7 7 16 32:41 -9 28
    15 Estrela 30 6 10 14 33:49 -16 28
    16 Casa Pia 29 5 11 13 28:52 -24 26
    17 Tondela 29 4 9 16 21:48 -27 21
    18 AFS 30 1 10 19 21:64 -43 13

    Liga Portugal Outrights

    1. FC Porto: 1.04 (86.22%)

    2. Sporting CP: 12.56 (7.15%)

    3. Benfica: 13.56 (6.63%)

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