AVS vs Gil Vicente prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 27, 2025
As part of Matchday 19 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, a match between AVS and Gil Vicente is scheduled for Monday, January 27. The game will kick off at 21:15 Central European Time. I propose a bet on the winner of this match.
Match Preview
AVS was founded in 2023 following the merger of its two predecessors. Despite being a new club, they have already made waves in Portugal, earning promotion to the top flight after just one season in the Segunda Liga.
In the Primeira Liga, however, points have been understandably hard to come by. After 18 matches, AVS sits in second-to-last place in the standings. Notably, their lineup features the well-known goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
Gil Vicente has established itself as a solid mid-table team, though they sometimes face relegation battles. Last year, the team finished just four points above the relegation zone.
The current season hasn’t been particularly remarkable for them either. While they’re not competing for top positions, they’re comfortably far from the danger zone. Ninth place is respectable, though Gil Vicente has managed only one win on the road.
Match Facts
- AVS hasn’t won in the Primeira Liga since mid-September.
- Gil Vicente is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- AVS averages 0.8 goals per game at home, while Gil Vicente averages 1.2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- AVS : Ochoa, Teixeira, Rue, Castro, Kiki, Fonseca, Assunção, Grau, Lucas Piazon, Mercado, Ribeiro.
- Gil Vicente: Ventura, Cruz, Fernandes, Josué Sá, Zé Carlos, Cáceres, Gbane, Fujimoto, Correia, Touré, Pablo.
Head-to-Head
The only meeting between these teams ended with a 4–2 victory for Gil Vicente.
Prediction
AVS recent results have been unimpressive, unlike their opponent, who defeated Porto in the last round. I believe the visitors are closer to victory and would bet on their success with a handicap of 0.
