Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Estrela
Match Time & Date:
27/10/2024
21:30
Prediction: 0-1
Guimaraes
Estrela will be hoping to recover from their recent struggles when they face Guimaraes in Primeira Liga round 9. The home side endured defensive woes in their 3-0 loss to Gil Vicente, which has left them sitting in the relegation zone. Estrela’s backline has been a significant concern, and with only defender Ferro missing through injury, they will need to tighten up if they hope to climb out of danger.
Guimaraes, meanwhile, are eager to end their three-match winless run. Despite their recent struggles, they remain a dangerous side, and this fixture presents an ideal opportunity to get back on track. Key defender Jorge Fernandes is doubtful for the visitors, but their overall squad quality should still give them the edge in this matchup. Given Estrela’s defensive frailties and Guimaraes’ motivation to return to winning ways, we predict an away win for the visitors. Guimaraes have the firepower and organization to exploit Estrela’s weaknesses and secure all three points in this encounter.
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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