Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Guimaraes
Match Time & Date:
18/01/2025
21:30
Prediction: 1-1
Arouca
Guimaraes will be desperate to put an end their six-game winless streak across all competitions when they host Arouca in a Primeira Liga clash. The hostas are reeling from a shocking Taca de Portugal exit at the hands of O Elvas CAD, which has amplified pressure on head coach Daniel Sousa. To make matters worse, Gustavo Silva, Bruno Gaspar, and Nelson Oliveira are sidelined with injuries, limiting Guimaraes’ attacking options.
Arouca, on the other hand, arrive in high spirits following an impressive 3-1 victory over Boavista. The visitors showcased their quality in that performance, but they will be without suspended duo Gozalbez and Fontan, which could affect their midfield dynamics. Given Guimaraes’ poor form and Arouca’s recent resurgence, this encounter promises to be closely contested. While the hosts will be eager to secure three points, Arouca’s confidence and organization suggest they could frustrate their opponents. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw.
Highlighted Team (Guimaraes):
Vitoria Guimaraes have always been in the shadow of famous Portuguese sides Porto, Benfica and Sporting, but over the years they have established themselves as a top-table side in the Primeira Liga. Os Vimaranenses did well to win Taca de Portugal in the 2012/2013 season, wi the team beating Benfica in the final of the domestic cup.
Vitoria Guimaraes finished the 2016/2017 Primeira Liga campaign in fourth place in the standings and, as a result, they booked their place in the Europa League qualifiers. The Portuguese side will face the likes of Salzburg, Konyaspor and Olympic Marseille in Group I and they are seen as underdogs in their group. Vitoria Guimaraes welcome their rivals at Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques and the venue can hold up to 30.000 spectators.
Os Vimaranenses play their home games in white shirts and white shorts, whilst they wear black when playing on the road. Their neighbours Braga are considered Guimaraes’ fiercest rivals and the two teams face each other in the derby of Minho Province.
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