Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
After failing to impress in a goalless draw with ten-man Boavista, Casa Pia will look to get back on course in Primeira Liga when they take on Guimaraes on Matchday 21. Casa Pia need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to represent Portugal in European competitions next season, and, no doubt, Sunday’s game is of big importance for the home side. Japan winger Yuki Soma is widely expected to return to the starting XI after producing a fine display against Boavista, while both Joao Nunes and Vasco Fernandes are back from suspensions.
The visitors, on the other hand, have found their best form of late, with the team extending their winning run to three games against Portimonense, and, taking everything into account, we predict that they will give fans yet another reason to celebrate this weekend. Both Andre and Ze Carlos miss out with injuries for the visiting side.
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.