Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente Prediction – Primeira Liga

Check out the best predictions for Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente. Here you will find the best prediction for Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente for the Primeira Liga, alongside match analysis and betting tips. Read below for our comprehensive analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente.

Sporting CP 04 May 2025 – 19::30 Primeira Liga 2024/2025 NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 32

Gil Vicente

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente: The lions are in good form and, playing at home, will have all the conditions to secure another comfortable victory. Given their strong favouritism, for Sporting, and the main “crushed” markets, alternative bets may be necessary, and one that makes sense is that Sporting scores in both halves, unless the lions “ease off” a little, considering their upcoming match against Benfica. However, this seems unlikely, as the lions will want to settle the match as quickly as possible before managing their effort.

The best prediction for Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga is that Sporting scores in both halves.

Match preview: Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente

Sporting CP and Gil Vicente meet at the José Alvalade Stadium for the 32nd round of the Primeira Liga. In their last encounter in this competition on 22‑12‑2024, the match ended in a 0‑0 draw. Historically, the direct confrontations at this stadium favour the home side, who have won all of the last three matches. In fact, in their last meeting at this stadium for the Primeira Liga on 30‑09‑2022, Sporting CP triumphed 3‑1. The goals came from H. Morita (16′), Pot (22′), and Rochinha (82′) for Sporting CP, while Fran Navarro (90′) scored for Gil Vicente. In this upcoming match, the home advantage could be crucial, as Gil Vicente has shown notable differences in performance when playing at home compared to when they are visitors.

Team analysis: Sporting CP

The home team currently sits at the top of the table with 72 points, having achieved 23 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses. In their second-to-last match, they defeated Moreirense at home 3‑1, and in their most recent outing, they thrashed Boavista 5‑0 away. Sporting CP has maintained a solid performance away from home, with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in their last 30 games as visitors, compared to 9 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss at home. In their last 10 home games in the league, Sporting has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, collecting 23 points out of a possible 30. They have not lost any of their last 9 home games in this competition. Although the team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, their attack has been consistently strong, scoring at least one goal in all of their last 10 games in this league. There tends to be a high number of goals in their home matches, with 13 of their last 15 league games finishing with more than 1.5 goals. Sporting CP often takes the lead, having opened the scoring in 27 of their last 31 league games, with 20 of those leading at half-time and 22 maintaining their advantage by the final whistle. Notably, they have allowed 6 of their 12 conceded goals in the last 15 home matches within the period of 31′ to 45′. The Sporting team views Gil Vicente as the final hurdle before a crucial clash with Benfica, making this match vital for their title aspirations. However, they must first overcome Gil Vicente, as they have no margin for error, sitting level on points with the eagles. Rui Borges’ team arrives at this match following four consecutive victories, the latest being a commanding win at the Bessa Stadium (0-5). While the match against Benfica may be pivotal, dropping points against Gil Vicente could also prove significant in the title race.

Team analysis: Gil Vicente

With 8 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses, the visiting team currently occupies 13th place with 32 points. In their last match, they achieved a narrow 1‑0 victory over Farense at home, having previously won away against Nacional 3‑0. Interestingly, this team has performed better on the road, recording 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses as visitors in their last 30 games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 22. At home, they have only managed 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, with 13 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last 10 league matches, Gil Vicente has secured 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, accumulating 11 points from a possible 30. In the league, the most common score at half-time has been 0‑0, occurring in 7 of their 16 games. The team has conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition, indicating a lack of defensive strength. Out of 31 matches this season, they have only managed to overturn the scoreline in the 15 games in which they conceded first. Notably, they have scored 5 of their 14 goals in the last 15 away matches between the 46th and 60th minutes. Gil Vicente has nearly secured their place in the league, holding an 8-point cushion over AVS with only 9 points left to play for. Nonetheless, to ensure complete safety, they need at least one more point, or hope that AVS fails to win their match. This upcoming fixture against Sporting promises to be a challenging affair, but the “barcelos roosters” arrive with confidence after two consecutive victories—first at the National Stadium (0-3) and then at home against Farense (1-0). These two wins have significantly improved their chances of survival, allowing them to approach the match at Alvalade with a greater sense of ease.

The best prediction for Sporting CP vs Gil Vicente is that Sporting scores in both halves.