Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave
Who won Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave?
Gil Vicente 1 Rio Ave 0, full time in Liga Portugal. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and it was drawn.
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Gil Vicente 1–0 Rio Ave
Gil Vicente claimed all three points on the opening weekend of the Liga Portugal 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over Rio Ave, secured by a late penalty in the 87th minute after a controlled, dominant home performance.
Our pick
Gil Vicente to win
Result
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Gil Vicente beat Rio Ave 1-0 at home.
A single goal kept the match under the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Gil Vicente 1.60 to Rio Ave 0.18 on expected goals.
Gil Vicente 1-0 Rio Ave: Late Penalty Seals Opening Day Win in Barcelos
Gil Vicente claimed all three points on the opening weekend of the Liga Portugal 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over Rio Ave, secured by a late penalty in the 87th minute after a controlled, dominant home performance.
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Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Liga Portugal standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Marítimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Arouca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Nacional | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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What was the final score of Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave?
The match finished 1-0 to Gil Vicente.
Who won Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave?
Gil Vicente won the match 1-0.
When did Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Gil Vicente beat Rio Ave 1-0 at home in Liga Portugal. Our model backed a Gil Vicente win at 46 percent probability, and the pick landed. Gil Vicente had struggled recently with three draws and two losses in their last five matches, while Rio Ave arrived with a mixed record of two wins, one draw and two losses. The match stayed tight; neither side managed to generate both teams scoring, fitting with Gil Vicente's season pattern of low BTTS frequency at 20 percent. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result maintains Gil Vicente's position in the upper half at sixth place, though their form remains unconvincing with one win in five. Rio Ave's defeat deepens their struggles in the bottom half, now sitting 13th with limited margin for error. Our model suggests both sides remain vulnerable; Gil Vicente's 40 percent clean sheet rate indicates defensive fragility, while Rio Ave's 20 percent suggests they lack the solidity required for a sustained climb up the table.
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