Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Guimaraes
Match Time & Date:
23/01/2022
16:30
Prediction: 1-0
Estoril
Estadio D. Afonso Henriques will host Sunday’s Primeira Liga game between Vitoria Guimaraes and Estoril, the two top-table sides. Guimaraes aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Estoril. All Semedo, Sacko, and Mumin are on international duty, while midfielder Marcus Edwards is back from suspension. The visitors, on the other hand, aim to put an end to their three-match winless run.
Os Canarinhos are only two points behind the Europa Conference League berth, but seeing that they have been struggling to find their form in 2022, we are tempted to put our money on the hosts. Midfielder Francisco Geraldes is back from suspension, while defender Lucas Africo is a major doubt, speaking of the away side. In their last meeting at the venue Vitoria Guimaraes outplayed Estoril 3-1.
Highlighted Player (Rafa Soares):
Born in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal, Rafa Soares is a professional footballer who plays for Vitoria Guimaraes as a left-back. Rafa is a product of the Porto football academy, but he did not see any game action in Primeira Liga with the Dragons.
After scoring eight goals in 61 appearances with Porto B, the Portuguese defender spent a couple of seasons on loan at Academica, Rio Ave, and Fulham. In 2018 he played for Portimonense, but nowadays, he wears the number 5 shirt at Vitoria Guimaraes. Rafa Soares has nine caps with the Portugal U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Portugal senior team.
His primary position is left-back, but he is used as both left midfielder and left winger as well. Rafa’s preferred foot is left, and he has a contract with Vitoria Guimaraes until June 2021. Rafa Soares made his Primeira Liga debut against Academica back in January 2016, during his spell with Vitoria Setubal.
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