Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Gil Vicente
Match Time & Date:
18/12/2021
21:30
Prediction: 0-2
Sporting
Sporting will be aiming to stay in the title race when they take on Gil Vicente at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos on Matchday 15. The Lions aim to build on a 2-0 win over Boavista, with the team eyeing their tenth consecutive league win. Even though Zou Feddal, Joao Palhinha, Ruben Vinagre, and Jovane Cabral are likely to miss the game with injuries, away win should be considered as the title holders seem to be at the top of their game ahead of the trip to Barcelos.
Gil Vicente have been in a fine form of late as well, with the team beating both Famalicao and Ferreira in the previous two league fixtures. Midfielder Antoine Leautey, who scored a late winner against Ferreira, is pushing for a start, but the France international is unlikely to help the hosts grab something from Saturday’s match.
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 (Sporting):
When it comes to official club members, Portugal giants Sporting Lisbon are the sixth club in the world. Commonly referred to as Leoes which is Portuguese for Lions, Sporting Lisbon were founded in 1906 and are one of the founders of the Primeira Liga.
Sporting’s main rivals are Benfica, with both teams contesting the Lisbon Derby, one of the most fierce ones in Europe. Lions play their games at Estadio Jose Alvelade in front of 50,000 people and are the third most successful club in the country with 46 titles in Portuguese competitions and a title in the European Cup Winner’s Cup from 1963-64.
During this time that is also known as the club’s golden years, Sporting Lisbon won the majority of their 18 Primeira Liga titles in total. Sporting Lisbon boasts the quality football youth academy system which has yielded world-class footballers such as Paulo Furte, Simao Sabrosa, Nani and Ballon d’Or winners Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.
