Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 25 April 2026, Guimaraes face Rio Ave at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques with kickoff scheduled for . This Portugal Liga Portugal encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Guimaraes generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Rio Ave operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Guimaraes
WLLLD
Rio Ave
LWWWD
Guimaraes have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
In contrast, Rio Ave are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
Guimaraes (Home)
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Rio Ave (Away)
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A clear home bias is evident in Guimaraes's recent performances.
Rio Ave show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Guimaraes
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Rio Ave
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Guimaraes have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Rio Ave's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Guimaraes (Home)
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Rio Ave (Away)
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Guimaraes show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Rio Ave show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Guimaraes
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Rio Ave
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Guimaraes regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Similarly, Rio Ave have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Guimaraes (Home)
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Rio Ave (Away)
+--++
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Guimaraes.
Rio Ave's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Guimaraes
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Rio Ave
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Guimaraes usually manage to get on the scoresheet. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
However, Rio Ave have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Guimaraes (Home)
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Rio Ave (Away)
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A strong home bias in Guimaraes's attacking output.
Rio Ave's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
On average Guimaraes scores 1.6 and concedes 1.2 goals in home matches, while Rio Ave averagely scores 1.1 and concedes 1.9 goals in away matches.
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Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Guimaraes scores after every 11.1 shots, while Rio Ave gets averagely 15.6 shots in a game.
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Guimaraes vs Rio Ave Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Guimaraes fielded the below lineup in the last match against Tondela: Charles; Mendes, Balieiro, Rivas, Strata; Nogueira, Beni; Camara, Samu, Nogueira; Silva
In their last match against Alverca starting lineup of Rio Ave was the following: Van Der Gouw; Abbey, Mancha, Brabec, Vroussay; Ntoi, Nikitscher; Spikic, Pohlmann, Bezerra; Blesa
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