GIL Vicente vs Rio Ave, 9 August 2026, Primeira Liga: form, head-to-head and match facts

GIL Vicente held on for a 1‑0 home win over Rio Ave, tightening their grip on the ninth spot with seven points from two victories, a draw and two defeats, and a balanced 4‑4 goal tally. The result pushes Rio Ave further down to sixteenth place, leaving them with just three points after one win and four losses, their defence having leaked eleven goals while scoring only twice. The victory also extends GIL Vicente’s superiority in the season’s head‑to‑head, having taken the sole encounter so far. With the three points, GIL Vicente edges closer to the top half of the table, while Rio Ave’s relegation worries deepen as the campaign heads into its crucial stages.