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GIL Vicente vs Arouca Prediction

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Primeira Liga

GIL Vicente

€26.98m

10 May15:30
1 : 1

Arouca

€26.70m

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GIL Vicente vs Arouca Prediction Primeira Liga

Gil Vicente vs Arouca Prediction: A Tight Mid-Table Tussle

When Gil Vicente vs Arouca meet on May 10th, it won’t just be about three points—it’ll be about pride, momentum, and perhaps a late push up the Primeira Liga table. Separated by just two points (Gil Vicente 14th with 32, Arouca 12th with 34), this matchup promises tension, tactical chess, and maybe a moment of magic. The odds reflect the tight margins: Home win at 2.36, Draw at 3.25, and Away win at 3.03. But beyond the numbers, this is a duel between two teams who’ve recently punched above their weight—making our Gil Vicente vs Arouca prediction all the more intriguing.

Recent Form: Giant-Killers Collide

Gil Vicente’s stunning 3-1 victory over Porto (at odds of 7.9!) and Arouca’s gritty 2-2 draw at Benfica (15.0 odds) prove these sides thrive as underdogs. Yet, consistency has been elusive. Here’s what recent performances tell us:

  • Gil Vicente: A mix of brilliance and frustration—capable of toppling giants but prone to lapses against mid-table rivals.
  • Arouca: Masters of the smash-and-grab, with a knack for stealing points on the road.

Their last head-to-head ended 2-2, a reminder that neither side likes to back down. But with both defenses tightening late in the season, will this repeat—or deliver a nervy, low-scoring affair?

Tactical Breakdown: Possession vs Precision

The stats paint a picture of two evenly matched but stylistically different teams:

  • Possession: Gil Vicente edges it (51% vs 49%), but neither dominates—this isn’t tiki-taka football.
  • Shots: Arouca averages 12 attempts (4 on target) per game, slightly outperforming Gil’s 10 (3 on target).
  • Defensive discipline: Just 4 corners for Gil and 3 for Arouca in their last outings suggest compact, low-block setups.

With the Primeira Liga’s over 2.5 goals rate at 48.5%—and this game trending under (6.6/10 confidence, odds 1.75)—expect a cagey midfield battle. The AI’s 1-0 scoreline prediction (1.75/10 trust) feels plausible, if not electrifying.

Key Betting Tips

For those scouting betting tips, here’s the smart money angle:

  1. Under 2.5 goals: The numbers (and recent form) favor a tight game.
  2. HT 0-0: Both teams start cautiously—only 43.6% of Primeira Liga home wins come after a scoreless first half.
  3. 1-2 yellow cards: The referee (whose name we’ll forget by halftime) likely won’t steal the spotlight.

Why This Match Matters

For Gil Vicente, it’s about proving their Porto win wasn’t a fluke. For Arouca, it’s a chance to cement their top-half credentials. With nearly identical squad values (€26.70m vs €26.98m), there’s no financial David vs Goliath narrative—just pure, unfiltered competition.

The Verdict: Who Blinks First?

In a league where home wins occur 43.6% of the time, Gil Vicente’s Estádio Cidade de Barcelos could be the difference. But Arouca’s road resilience—and that 71.9% chance of over 1.5 goals—hints at a late twist. Our Gil Vicente vs Arouca prediction: a 1-1 draw, with both teams canceling each other out after a nervy start. For bettors, the real winner might be the underdog—whichever one you back.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for GIL Vicente vs Arouca

U2.5 -133

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -133
6/10

1x2 Tip

1 136

GIL Vicente is expected to win with odds of 136
1/10

Total Goals

Under 2.5 -133

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match
6/10

Both Teams To Score

No -108

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -185

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:0

Stats Predictions

51%
Ball Possession
49%
10
Total Shots
12
3
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shots Off Goal
5
4
Corners
3
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

2
Total Goals
2.2
0.9
Goals Scored
0.9
1.1
Goals Against
1.3
50%
Possession
53%
9.3
Total Shots
11.6
3.4
Shots on Goal
4.3
4
Shots off Goal
4.9
11.1
Fouls
13.6
3.6
Corners
4
1.1
Offsides
1.9
2.56
Yellow Cards
2.3
0.22
Red Cards
0.1
410
Total Passes
394

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
2
5
Over 1.5 Goals
7
4
Over 2.5 Goals
4
1
Over 3.5 Goals
2
3
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

GIL Vicente
0 - 6 - 9
Arouca
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 10-May-25
1:1
Arouca Arouca
Arouca Arouca 27-Dec-24
1:1
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 26-Apr-24
2:2
Arouca Arouca
Arouca Arouca 16-Dec-23
3:0
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 05-Feb-23
1:1
Arouca Arouca
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 08-Nov-22
1:4
Arouca Arouca
Arouca Arouca 15-Aug-22
1:0
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente
Arouca Arouca 02-Apr-22
2:1
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 05-Nov-21
1:1
Arouca Arouca
GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 25-Mar-18
0:3
Arouca Arouca

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Profile time Recent Matches of Arouca

07 DecEstrela Estrela.
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Team Matches Goals Points
1 Sporting CP Sporting CP34
88-27
82
2 Benfica Benfica34
84-28
80
3 FC Porto FC Porto34
65-30
71
4 SC Braga SC Braga34
55-30
66
5 Santa Clara Santa Clara34
36-32
57
6 Guimaraes Guimaraes34
47-37
54
7 Famalicao Famalicao34
44-39
47
8 Estoril Estoril34
48-53
46
9 Casa Pia Casa Pia34
39-44
45
10 Moreirense Moreirense34
42-50
40
11 Rio Ave Rio Ave34
39-55
38
12 Arouca Arouca34
35-49
38
13 GIL Vicente GIL Vicente34
34-47
34
14 Nacional Nacional34
32-50
34
15 Estrela Estrela34
24-50
29
16 AVS AVS34
25-60
27
17 Farense Farense34
25-46
27
18 Boavista Boavista34
24-59
24
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