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Gil Vicente vs Santa Clara Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read our detailed analysis of both teams below, which includes their recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Gil Vicente and Santa Clara.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Gil Vicente vs Santa Clara
The best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga is a Double Chance for Gil Vicente or Draw. The Gil Vicente team has the potential to achieve greater success. However, the frequent coaching changes have hindered their progress, and they are in the midst of rebuilding following the appointment of Caesar Peixoto. Their first match under the new manager saw them secure a positive draw against Estrela, and with the added motivation from this shift in leadership, they have a good chance to score against Santa Clara, who are struggling for form at present.
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Match preview: Gil Vicente vs Santa Clara
Gil Vicente and Santa Clara will face each other at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos for the 26th round of the Primeira Liga. The last encounter between these teams ended in a 2-1 victory for Santa Clara at home, during this edition of the league, on 25-02-2024. Historical results at this venue favour the home side, as they have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 meetings at this ground. Notably, the last match played here for the Primeira Liga saw Gil Vicente claim a narrow 1-0 victory on 29-12-2022, with Murilo de Souza scoring the decisive goal in the 41st minute. It is vital to take into account the home and away form of both teams, as Gil Vicente’s results show significant variation between their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Gil Vicente
Currently positioned 14th in the league with 23 points, Gil Vicente has recorded 5 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses. Their last match resulted in a draw against Estrela (1-1), after they previously suffered a loss away to Casa Pia (1-0). Their performance at home has been significantly stronger, with their last 30 matches yielding 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses when playing away, in contrast to 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses at home, where they scored 19 goals and conceded 14. At home, they have achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 league games, accumulating 13 points out of a possible 30. The most common half-time result at their stadium has been 1-0, which occurred in 4 of their 11 matches. Defensive solidity has been a challenge, as they have conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 league matches. Out of 24 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 11 times and managed to turn the score around only once. Interestingly, 6 of their 12 goals conceded at home came in the period between the 46th and 60th minute.
Gil Vicente is facing significant challenges and, currently, with 23 points, is precariously close to the relegation zone, sharing the same points total as AVS, who are the team hovering just above the drop. After enduring 6 consecutive losses, 5 of which were in the Primeira Liga, they secured a vital point at Estrela’s ground. While this solitary point has kept them above the relegation line, a victory is essential for Gil Vicente against another team, Santa Clara, that has been losing steam lately. They need to secure all three points to solidify their position in the league, regardless of the outcomes of other matches.
Team analysis: Santa Clara
Santa Clara, positioned 5th in the league with 39 points from 12 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, is also coming off a series of mixed results. In their last match, they drew with Moreirense at home (1-1) following a loss away to Boavista (1-0). They have a balanced performance at home, with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at home, while their away form has seen them achieve 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses over the last 30 games, scoring 12 goals and conceding 16. In their last 10 away league matches, they have attained 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, resulting in 11 points from a possible 30. Interestingly, the most common half-time score in their matches this season has been 0-0, appearing in 6 out of 13 games. Defensively, Santa Clara has not been at their best, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 fixtures. Their away games have seen a tendency for low-scoring matches, with 5 of the last 12 encounters seeing fewer than 1.5 goals scored. Of note, in their 25 matches this season, they have managed to come from behind just twice after conceding the first goal.
Despite not winning in their last 4 matches, Santa Clara remains in 5th place but is losing their advantage as Vitória de Guimarães is now only 2 points behind. This recent winless streak has severely impacted Santa Clara’s offensive capabilities, particularly against tough opponents like Benfica, where they lost (0-1), followed by a goalless draw at Estadio, then another defeat against Boavista (0-1), culminating in a 1-1 draw at Moreirense. In total, they have managed to score only one goal in these 4 encounters, and none have seen more than 2 goals overall. As they prepare for this 26th round match in Barcelos, maintaining their current strategy could yield at least a point from this difficult fixture.
