[Primeira Liga] Rio Ave's away form has been exceptionally poor, while Gil Vicente has proven to be a fortress at home.
Gil Vicente is not having its best season in the top tier of Portuguese football. The club currently sits in 11th place in the standings with 18 points. However, they are only five points clear of the relegation zone. On a positive note, Gil Vicente has been consistently picking up points in recent rounds and looks stronger than its table neighbors.
In their last match, the team drew 1-1 away against Arouca, conceding the equalizer in the 80th minute. Before that, the "Galos" managed a goalless draw at home against Sporting Lisbon. In general, Gil Vicente performs confidently at home, losing just one of their seven games, with three wins.
As for Rio Ave, the team continues to struggle with inconsistency this season, reflected in their 10th-place position in the Primeira Liga table. Over 16 rounds, the team has collected only 19 points, with five wins and seven losses.
In the last round, the "Big River" secured a 2-1 home victory against Nacional. However, before that, the club went three matches without a win — two losses and a draw. The main weakness for Rio Ave this season has been their away form, where they have won only once in eight matches, suffering seven defeats.
Prediction:Gil Vicente
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