Our Sporting vs Guimaraes Prediction: 1-1
Sporting vs Guimaraes in the Portugal League Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 6, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Sporting vs Guimaraes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting's Last Match – Gil Vicente vs Sporting
Sporting will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga stalemate against Gil Vicente on January 2. In that match, Sporting saw 64% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gil Vicente | 36% | 13 (10) | 0.97 | 44 |
 Sporting | 64% | 9 (5) | 1.39 | 42 |
Guimaraes's Last Match – Guimaraes vs Nacional
Guimaraes will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Nacional, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Guimaraes controlled 57% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guimaraes | 57% | 8 (5) | 0.87 | 53 |
 Nacional | 43% | 10 (9) | 1.49 | 27 |
Sporting vs Guimaraes Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting | Guimaraes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.16 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 0.27 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Guimaraes average 1.6 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Sporting 30-8
Guimaraes 16-7
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.333
Guimaraes to win: @8.5