Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Santa Clara
Match Time & Date:
29/08/2021
03:30 PM
Prediction: 0-2
Gil Vicente
Santa Clara play host to Gil Vicente at their Estadio de Sao Miguel on day 4 of the new Primeira Liga campaign. Santa Clara head into the match following the Conference League clash with Partizan, meaning that tired legs could prove to be a big problem for the home team. Since key player Carlos Carvalho is no longer part of the team, home win should not be considered. Gil Vicente, on the other hand, are eyeing their third win of the season.
Considering that Os Galos were on the verge of sharing the spoils with star-studded Benfica at the weekend, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the visiting team. In their last encounter in the Portuguese top flight Gil Vicente defeated Santa Clara thanks to Pedrinho’s late goal. Gil Vicente boss Ricardo Soares should have a full squad to choose from.
Highlighted Player (Fabio Cardoso):
Fabio Cardoso is a Portuguese defender who was born in Agueda (Portugal) on April 19, 1994. Cardoso started his youth career at his hometown club Agueda, but in 2008 he continued his development at Benfica. After scoring three goals in 55 appearances for Benfica B, he spent the 2015/2016 season on loan at Pacos Ferreira.
In the summer of 2017, he signed a four-year deal with Vitoria Setubal, but he spent only one season at Estadio do Bonfim. Cardoso joined Scottish club Glasgow Rangers in June 2017, signing a three-year contract with the club for a fee of around £1.3 million.
The Portuguese defender, though, made no more than 12 appearances for the Gers, joining Santa Clara in the summer of 2018. Fabio Cardoso has four caps with the Portugal U20 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the senior team. His primary position is a centre-back, but he is often used as a left-back. His preferred foot is right.
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.
