Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Boavista
Match Time & Date:
15/01/2022
16:30
Prediction: 1-1
Gil Vicente
Boavista and Gil Vicente face each other at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI in what is expected to be a close Primeira Liga encounter. Boavista are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Gil Vicente. Forward Yusupha Njie is on international duty, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.
Os Galos, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Tondela (3-0) and Vitoria Guimaraes (3-2), and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Since Boavista managed to find the net in each of their last four home games in Primeira Liga, we are tempted to put our money on both teams to score. France international Antoine Leautey is pushing for a start for the visiting team after scoring as a substitute in the triumph over Guimaraes.
Highlighted Player (Yusupha Njie):
Born in Banjul, Gambia, on January 3, 1994, Yusupha Njie is a forward who plays for Boavista in Primeira Liga. Njie began his youth career at Wealers FC, and in 2004 he moved to Cherno Samba Academy to continue his football development.
The Gambia international played for the likes of Real de Banjul and FUS Rabat at the senior level before signing a loan deal with Boavista in the 2017/2018 season. He later joined the Primeira Liga club permanently. In July 2018, Yusupha Njie reportedly signed a contract with French Club Stade de Reims, but the deal was canceled due to failed medical.
The Gambian footballer made his Boavista debut in Primeira Liga on August 7, 2017, in a 2-1 loss to Portimonense. Speaking of his international career, Yusupha Njie made his Gambia debut on June 11, 2017, in a 1-0 loss to Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. His primary position is centre-forward, but he is used as a right winger and a second striker as well.
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.
