Our Gil Vicente vs Sporting Prediction: 0-1
Gil Vicente vs Sporting in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday January 2, 2026. Gil Vicente could struggle to break down Sporting’s defense, making a 0-1 away win the most likely outcome in this matchup.
This Gil Vicente vs Sporting 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
Gil Vicente's Last Match – Arouca vs Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Arouca on December 28. In that match, Gil Vicente recorded 54% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arouca | 46% | 6 (4) | 1.34 | 26 |
 Gil Vicente | 54% | 8 (5) | 1.88 | 49 |
Sporting's Last Match – Sporting vs Rio Ave
Sporting will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Rio Ave on December 28. In that match, Sporting controlled 59% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting | 59% | 15 (11) | 3.26 | 71 |
 Rio Ave | 41% | 3 (0) | 0.1 | 23 |
Gil Vicente vs Sporting Stats
Key Stats
| Gil Vicente | Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 2.03 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.43 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 3.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gil Vicente are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Sporting average 3.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Gil Vicente 14-9
Sporting 31-8
What are the odds for this match?
Gil Vicente to win: @7
Draw: @3.9
Sporting to win: @1.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Gil Vicente (4-2-3-1) : Andrew, Ze Carlos, Marvin Elimbi Gilbert, Antonio Espigares, Hevertton, Facundo Caseres, Santiago Garcia Gonzalez, Murilo, Luis Esteves, Tidjany Chabrol, Gustavo Varela
Sporting (4-2-3-1) : Rui Silva, Ivan Fresneda, Quaresma, Goncalo Inacio, Matheus Reis, Morten Hjulmand, Joao Pedro Simoes, Francisco Trincao, Fotis Ioannidis, Maxi Araujo, Luis Javier Suarez