Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arouca, Moreirense will look to move closer to the Conference League berth when they take on Guimaraes on Matchday 10. Os Verdes e Brancos have been impressive at the back of late and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Sunday’s clash. Forward Jeremy Antonisse misses out through suspension, while midfielder Dinis Pinto has yet to overcome a head injury.
The visitors, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence following a thrilling 5-0 win over Chaves. Guimaraes, though, have been having their ups and downs on the road this season, which is probably the main reason why we are going to put our money on draw. Tiago Silva is banned for the match, while Mikel Villanueva is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
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.