Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Vitoria Guimaraes and Gil Vicente go head to head at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques in what is expected to be a close Primeira Liga encounter. Guimaraes sit in 6th place in the standings ahead of the last day of the season, with the team drawing each of their last three league fixtures. The hosts surely want to finish the season in style, and we are positive that they will go for a win in Sunday’s clash.
Keep in mind, though, that important defender Khalid Abdul Mumin is banned for the match. Gil Vicente, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-0 win over Tondela. Os Galos booked their place in European competitions, and seeing that they are high on spirits ahead of the trip to Guimaraes, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on both teams to score. There are no fresh selection worries in the away team.
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.
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.