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

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes on 16 December 2024 (kick-off: 16:45) 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 vs Vitoria Guimaraes: Starting Lineups Time : 16/12/2024 16:45

Rio Ave
2 - 2
Finished
Vitoria Guimaraes
88' event Valentim Sousa / Kiko Bondoso
88' event Martim Neto
67' event Ole Pohlmann / Demir Ege Tiknaz
67' event Brandon Aguilera / Joao Pedro Barradas Novais
67' event Joao Tome / Omar Richards
58' event Tiago Morais / Fabio Ronaldo
50' event Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos
38' event Fabio Ronaldo
6' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
event 84' Ze Ferreira / Tiago Rafael Maia Silva
event 84' Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo / Kaio
event 84' Jose Manuel Bica Rels / Nuno Santos.
event 73' Joao Sabino Mendes Neto Saraiva / Fabio Samuel Amorim Silva
event 69' Oscar Rivas Viondi
event 58' Gustavo Silva
event 51' Oscar Rivas Viondi
event 45+3' Gustavo Silva / Nelson Miguel Castro Oliveira
event 27' Nelson Miguel Castro Oliveira Goal Disallowed
88' event Valentim Sousa / Kiko Bondoso
event 84' Ze Ferreira / Tiago Rafael Maia Silva
88' event Martim Neto
event 84' Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo / Kaio
67' event Ole Pohlmann / Demir Ege Tiknaz
event 84' Jose Manuel Bica Rels / Nuno Santos.
67' event Brandon Aguilera / Joao Pedro Barradas Novais
event 73' Joao Sabino Mendes Neto Saraiva / Fabio Samuel Amorim Silva
67' event Joao Tome / Omar Richards
event 69' Oscar Rivas Viondi
58' event Tiago Morais / Fabio Ronaldo
event 58' Gustavo Silva
50' event Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos
event 51' Oscar Rivas Viondi
38' event Fabio Ronaldo
event 45+3' Gustavo Silva / Nelson Miguel Castro Oliveira
6' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
event 27' Nelson Miguel Castro Oliveira Goal Disallowed
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Substitutions
#16 Brandon Aguilera
#80 Ole Pohlmann
#20 Joao Tome
#11 Tiago Morais
#94 Valentim Sousa
#22 Ahmed Hassan Koka
#10 Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
#43 Joao Muniz
#18 Jhonatan Luiz da Siqueira
Rio Ave Rio Ave Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
7Shots17
5Shots on Goal6
9Fouls13
0Corner Kick2
13Free kick9
2Offside3
2Yellow card1
19Aerial19
3Save2
26Successful Tackles25
9Interceptions9
12Long pass37
1Assist1
2Shots off goal11
0Hit The Post1
11Head Success8
0Blocked3
26Tackle25
10Dribbles10
22Throw-in29
327Passes549
71Attacks152
30Dangerous attacks75
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
Substitutions
#18 Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo
#17 Joao Sabino Mendes Neto Saraiva
#79 Jose Bica
#28 Ze Ferreira
#71 Gustavo Silva
#27 Charles
#5 Marco Cruz
#3 Mikel Villanueva Alvarez
#2 Miguel Magalhes
Commentary
88' Rio Ave — substitution: Valentim Sousa / Kiko Bondoso
88' Martim Neto - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
84' Vitoria Guimaraes — substitution: Ze Ferreira / Tiago Rafael Maia Silva
84' Vitoria Guimaraes — substitution: Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo / Kaio
84' Vitoria Guimaraes — substitution: Jose Manuel Bica Rels / Nuno Santos.
73' Vitoria Guimaraes — substitution: Joao Sabino Mendes Neto Saraiva / Fabio Samuel Amorim Silva
69' Oscar Rivas Viondi - Vitoria Guimaraes receive a yellow card
67' Rio Ave — substitution: Ole Pohlmann / Demir Ege Tiknaz
67' Rio Ave — substitution: Brandon Aguilera / Joao Pedro Barradas Novais
67' Rio Ave — substitution: Joao Tome / Omar Richards
58' Rio Ave — substitution: Tiago Morais / Fabio Ronaldo
58' Goal! Gustavo Silva - Vitoria Guimaraes
51' Goal! Oscar Rivas Viondi - Vitoria Guimaraes
50' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
45+3' Vitoria Guimaraes — substitution: Gustavo Silva / Nelson Miguel Castro Oliveira
38' Goal! Fabio Ronaldo - Rio Ave
27' VAR review - Vitoria Guimaraes
6' Goal! Clayton Fernandes Silva - Rio Ave

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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