The upcoming Liga Portugal match between Rio Ave and Vitória Guimarães on December 16, 2024, presents an intriguing contest characterized by contrasting team forms and defensive capabilities. Currently positioned ninth in the league, Rio Ave has demonstrated defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 23 goals in just 13 matches . Despite being unbeaten at home for the last 18 league games and possessing a modest point streak of fifteen points (Preview: Rio Ave vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes, 2024), their offensive output remains concerning, with only five goals scored in their last five encounters.
Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction: we lean towards a 2-0 win for Vitoria Guimaraes. They are in stronger form, sitting 6th in the league, while Rio Ave are struggling in 9th place. Vitoria Guimaraes are unbeaten in four of the last five head to head matches with Rio Ave. We predict Vitoria Guimaraes to secure at least a point from this encounter.
Monday night’s clash between Rio Ave and Vitoria de Guimaraes promises to be a fiery conclusion to Matchday 14 in the Primeira Liga. With Rio Ave battling for stability and Guimaraes aiming to keep pace with the top six, the stakes are high. The hosts sit in ninth with 15 points, while their opponents, six points ahead in sixth, have been inconsistent of late.
Rio Ave possible starting lineup: Miszta; Vrousai, Tome, Santos, Richards; Tiknaz, Neto, Novais; Morais, Clayton, Bondoso
Vitoria de Guimaraes possible starting lineup: Varela; Gaspar, Rivas, Fernandes, Mendes; Silva, Handel; Cesar, Samu, Santos; Oliveira
Rio Ave enter this game following a 1-0 loss to Santa Clara in their last Liga Portugal match. They’ve managed only 2 wins in their last 5 league games. Rio Ave currently sit 9th on the table with a goal difference of -10.
Vitoria Guimaraes come into this clash off a commanding 4-0 win over Gil Vicente. Despite losing 1-0 to Benfica in the previous round.
In contrast, Vitória de Guimarães sits sixth in the standings and boasts a more robust offensive profile with a win rate of approximately 63% . Their recent form includes a decisive victory against Gil Vicente and superior statistics across several key metrics. Given these factors and historical performance against Rio Ave, predictions favor a Vitória de Guimarães victory in this matchup . However, neither article reviewed offers information about free online live streaming options for fans wishing to follow the game live.
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