Portugal Campeonato Nacional Prediction — Vitoria Guimaraes VS Gil Vicente

Portugal Campeonato Nacional - Vitoria Guimaraes VS Gil Vicente
Match Time: 09-02-2024 02:45 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Guimarães has shown remarkable performance in the Primeira Liga this season. After 20 rounds, they stand at 5th position with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, just 1 point behind the European competition zone. With their current momentum, they have a good chance of breaking into that area, so they won't slack off in their preparations for league matches. In the Portuguese Cup, Guimarães has also been performing well, advancing to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Penafiel in the last round.

On the other hand, Gil Vicente, after 20 rounds in the Primeira Liga, has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, ranking 10th in the league. However, they are only 4 points away from the relegation play-off zone, indicating significant pressure to avoid relegation. So far this season, Gil Vicente has conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game, indicating a serious imbalance between their attacking and defensive performance, which could be a major factor hindering their progress. Additionally, in the 10 away matches this season, Gil Vicente has only managed 1 win and suffered 9 losses, ranking last in the league in terms of away performance, indicating their vulnerability in away games.

Odds Analysis
The current trend favors Guimarães, with their advantages increasing. Guimarães is renowned for being strong at home, heavily relying on home matches to secure points. Their attitude towards cup competitions is also respectable, given their usual absence from the top 4 in the league, with more emphasis on domestic cup competitions. Gil Vicente, positioned in mid-table with no significant pressure to avoid relegation, also performs well at home but struggles away, especially against stronger teams. Their recent loss to Benfica, ending their winning streak, might have dampened their morale. With 4 losses in the last 5 away matches, their away combativeness has notably declined, making another defeat in the upcoming match unsurprising.

Pick: Gil Vicente