Rio Ave vs Guimaraes prediction & betting tips – 16/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Rio Ave and Guimaraes is set for December 16, 2024 at 8:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde, Portugal. António Nobre has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Rio Ave is 37%. The probability of a draw between Rio Ave and Guimaraes is 28%. The probability of winning for Guimaraes is 35%.
• Our calculations suggest a 70% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 30% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 52% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 48%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on May 4, 2024, where Rio Ave won against Guimaraes with a score of 2-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Rio Ave has emerged victorious 1 time(s), Guimaraes has claimed 2 win(s), and 2 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Rio Ave has averaged 0.6 goals per game, while Guimaraes has netted an average of 0.8 goals.
• In the current Primeira Liga standings, Rio Ave occupies the 9th spot, while Guimaraes sits in 6th place.
• Rio Ave's performance in the Primeira Liga this season shows 4 victories, 6 defeats, and 3 draws. They've maintained an average of 1 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per match.
• Guimaraes has recorded 6 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws in the Primeira Liga this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.2 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 0.9 goals.
• Examining Rio Ave's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Guimaraes's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 2 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 2.2 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Rio Ave is Clayton, who has found the net 6 times this season.
• Nélson Oliveira stands out as Guimaraes's most prolific scorer, having notched up 3 goals in the current campaign.