Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction 16.12.2024 | Liga Portugal

• Competition: Liga Portugal
• Date: 16.12.2024
• Kickoff: 20:45 UK / 21:45 CET
• Venue: Estadio do Rio Ave

This match will mark the conclusion of Round 16 of Liga Portugal.

In their 85-year-long history, Rio Ave has never won a major trophy but has always been known as a stable top-flight club.
This season, so far, could be described as solid. Currently, they sit in 9th place on the table with 15 points. After two consecutive wins, they suffered a defeat in their last match, away against Santa Clara, by the narrowest of margins. Although they played a decent game and managed to control the opponent's attacks for most of the match, their lack of attacking production cost them a positive result.

Guimarães is a club that has been consistent in terms of results in recent seasons. In three of the last four seasons, they have finished in 6th place, and believe it or not, they are currently sitting in 6th place in the Portuguese league as well. Last week, they played away in Lisbon at the da Luz stadium, where they were ultimately overpowered by a superior opponent. They were far from without chances in that match, but the decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Aktükoglu found the back of the net for the hosts. 

Rio Ave vs Vitoria Guimaraes pick: VITORIA GUIMARAES TO WIN

Rio Ave is likely achieving better results than their performances deserve. Considering they have the second-worst defense in the league and score just one goal per match, it can be said that their current position on the table is fortunate.

Vitória Guimarães, on the other hand, is on a streak of four consecutive away matches without a win. However, if there’s an ideal opportunity to break such a negative run, this is certainly it.