Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Rio Ave

W D L W D

11th place in Portugal Primera Liga

2-2

16/12/2024 13:45

Vitoria Guimaraes

W L W W L

6th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes on 16 December 2024 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes preview before placing your bet.

Rio Ave will face Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal Primera Liga on December 16, 2024 at 13:45.
Rio Ave are currently 11th with 38 points after 34 matches.
Vitoria Guimaraes sit 6th with 54 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.02.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:45

2024-12-16

Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

Vitoria Guimaraes

2024-12-16 13:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	88	27	61
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	84	28	56
03 FC Porto	71	34	22	5	7	65	30	35
04 Sporting Braga	66	34	19	9	6	55	30	25
05 Santa Clara	57	34	17	6	11	36	32	4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	54	34	14	12	8	47	37	10
07 FC Famalicao	47	34	12	11	11	44	39	5
08 Estoril	46	34	12	10	12	48	53	-5
09 Casa Pia AC	45	34	12	9	13	39	44	-5
10 Moreirense	40	34	10	10	14	42	50	-8
11 Rio Ave	38	34	9	11	14	39	55	-16
12 FC Arouca	38	34	9	11	14	35	49	-14
13 Gil Vicente	34	34	8	10	16	34	47	-13
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	32	50	-18
15 Estrela da Amadora	29	34	7	8	19	24	50	-26
16 AVS Futebol SAD	27	34	5	12	17	25	60	-35
17 SC Farense	27	34	6	9	19	25	46	-21
18 Boavista FC	24	34	6	6	22	24	59	-35

Head To Head

04/05/2024 07:30

Rio Ave

2 - 1

Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

23/12/2023 08:30

Vitoria Guimaraes

1 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

15/07/2023 10:00

Rio Ave

1 - 1

Vitoria Guimaraes

INT CF

14/05/2023 07:30

Rio Ave

0 - 1

Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

07/01/2023 11:00

Vitoria Guimaraes

0 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

13/02/2021 11:00

Vitoria Guimaraes

1 - 3

Rio Ave

POR D1

Rio Ave

33%

Draw

33%

Vitoria Guimaraes

33%

Rio Ave Last 6 matches

07/12/2024 11:00

Santa Clara 1 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

30/11/2024 08:30

Rio Ave 3 - 2 Moreirense

POR D1

23/11/2024 07:00

Alverca 2 - 2 Rio Ave

POR CN

09/11/2024 13:30

Boavista FC 0 - 2 Rio Ave

POR D1

02/11/2024 08:30

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Casa Pia AC

POR D1

27/10/2024 11:00

Benfica 5 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Vitoria Guimaraes

12/12/2024 13:00

St. Gallen 1 - 4 Vitoria Guimaraes

UEFA ECL

07/12/2024 11:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

02/12/2024 11:45

Vitoria Guimaraes 4 - 0 Gil Vicente

POR D1

28/11/2024 08:30

Lokomotiv Astana 1 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes

UEFA ECL

23/11/2024 09:45

Vitoria Guimaraes 2 - 0 Uniao Leiria

POR CN

10/11/2024 09:30

Santa Clara 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Rio Ave

Vitoria Guimaraes

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

16 (47%)18 (53%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

21 (62%)13 (38%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Vitoria Guimaraes

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)8 26(76%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Vitoria Guimaraes

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

11.06 avg / game

Blocked

76 total

Avg. 2.92

Vitoria Guimaraes

Total shots

13.44 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 3.05

Rio Ave Pass Vitoria Guimaraes

Total passes

13034

Avg. 383 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

15326

Avg. 451 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

Played games

Vitoria Guimaraes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.38

4.21

143

Corners

228

6.71

19.21

653

Throw-ins

729

21.44

2.68

Offsides

1.56

3.44

117

GK saves

1.97

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Vitoria Guimaraes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

2.44

0.12

0.03

13.09

445

Fouls

478

14.06

17.18

584

Tackles

512

15.06

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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes on 16 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rio Ave's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Vitoria Guimaraes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Rio Ave and Vitoria Guimaraes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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