Sporting CP vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Prediction: Guimaraes Can Make Things Interesting For The Lions

Sporting CP will welcome Vitoria de Guimaraes at the Estádio José Alvalade in the 30th round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Sporting CP vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sporting CP

Form: WWWWW

After 29 rounds, Sporting CP currently sits at the top of the Primeira Liga standings with 77 points to their name and has maintained a significant seven-point advantage over second-placed Benfica. 

In the latest match, the Lions recorded a 1-0 league victory against Famalicao away from home. This extended their winning run in the league to seven matches. At home, Estádio José Alvalade, Rúben Amorim's team has won fourteen consecutive matches, scoring a whopping 48 goals in the process. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Israel; Quaresma, Coates, Inacio; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Santos; Goncalves, Gyoekeres, Trincao

Vitoria de Guimaraes

Form: DWWWW

Vitoria de Guimaraes, on the other hand, currently sits in fifth place in the Primeira Liga standings with 57 points to their name and is two points behind third-placed FC Porto.

In their latest league match, they held Farense to a 1-1 draw at home, and this comes after defeating FC Porto 2-1 away from home. They come into this match boasting a six-match unbeaten run in the league (W5, D1). Away from home, they are currently on a three-match winning streak and have avoided defeat in their last five matches (W4, D1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Varela; Ribeiro, Borevkovic, Silva; Santos, T Silva, Handel, Mendes, Mangas; Oliveira, J Silva

Match Facts

• Sporting CP are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga.
• Vitoria de Guimaraes have preserved two clean sheets in their last nine matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 3.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Vitoria de Guimaraes averages 1.21 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 45 meetings, Sporting CP have won 28 times, Vitoria de Guimaraes have won 6 times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 83-35 in favor of Sporting CP. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP has delivered an impressive performance this season and is on the brink of clinching their first league title since 2020–21. With an impeccable home record and having not tasted defeat yet, they aim to leverage this advantage to secure a comfortable victory.

However, Vitoria de Guimaraes has demonstrated their ability to rise to the occasion in competitive matches. Therefore, it is anticipated that both teams will find the back of the net in this encounter, as has been the case in two out of their last four meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2
• Half-time/Full-time - Sporting CP for 1.83
• Goals - Overv 3.5 for 2.18