Rio Ave have lost seven of their eight away games this term
The visitors have scored just three times on their travels
Gil Vicente have claimed three of their four victories at home this season
More away woes for Rio Ave
While these two are hard to split given there’s only a point between them, Rio Ave’s away struggles are likely to be a deciding factor. The visitors have been beaten in seven of their eight away games this term, scoring only three times across those defeats.
Underlying numbers suggest there’s been little element of misfortunate about that poor stretch, while 1-0 losses at bottom-half clubs in Estrela Amadora and AVS show it’s not just the elite who are troubling Rio Ave.
Home advantage could be key for Gil Vicente too, as the hosts have claimed three of their four Primeira Liga wins in front of their home support. Having conceded just six times at home so far – including holding Braga and Sporting to 0-0 draws – the hosts can add to Rio Ave’s rotten run of away results.
