Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Arouca play host to Gil Vicente at their Estadio Municipal de Arouca in the Liga Portugal round 2. Arouca suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Benfica in their opener, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Monday’s clash. Defender Quaresma is banned for the match, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.
Os Galos, on the other hand, kicked off the new Primeira Liga campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Pacos Ferreira, with substitute Ali Alipour scoring the only goal of the match. The Iran international is pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury worries in the away team. Since Arouca experienced all sorts of problems at the back in their opener, away win should definitely be considered. Keep in mind, though, that Arouca are undefeated in the previous ten meetings with Gil Vicente in all competitions.
Highlighted Player (Pedrinho):
Born in Cristelo, Portugal, Pedrinho is a professional footballer who plays for Pacos Ferreira as a midfielder. Pedrinho spent his youth career at FC Cristelo, and in 2003 he moved to Freamunde.
The Portuguese player continued playing for Freamunde at the senior level, and after scoring 18 goals in 120 appearances in the league for Os Capoes, he moved to Pacos Ferreira in 2016. Pedrinho played for Vila Mes on loan in 2013 as well, scoring five goals in 16 appearances in the league for the club.
His primary position is attacking midfield, but he is capable of producing excellent performances at both central and right midfield. Pedrinho has a contract with Pacos de Ferreira until June 30, 2020. In the 2018/2019 Primeira Liga season, the Portuguese midfielder scored one goal and provided five assists for his teammate. His preferred foot is right, and he wears the number 12 jersey.
Highlighted Team (Gil Vicente):
Founded in 1924, Gil Vicente are a Portuguese football club that compete in Primeira Liga. The Galos (Roosters) are well known for their red kit, but they wear white shirts and blue shorts when playing on the travels.
Gil Vicente have yet to win a domestic trophy, but they did well to make it to the Taca da Liga final in the 2011/2012 season. The Galos suffered a 2-1 loss to Benfica in the title game at Estadio Cidade de Coimbra. The likes of Rodrigo and Saviola scored for Benfica, with Ze Luis finding the net for Gil Vicente.
The Galos welcome their rivals at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos, the stadium which can hold up to 12,504 people. The venue was opened on May 30, 2014 and it can hold up to 12,504 people. It has to be noted that the team first secured promotion to the Portuguese elite division in 1990.