Gil VicentePositive45%
Gil Vicente has been maintaining a stable performance with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, showing a high win rate (60%) and a diverse playing style, especially when defeating strong opponents such as Sporting Braga (1-2) and Benfica (3-1).
Gil Vicente scored 13 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.3 goals per game, combined with a defense that kept a clean sheet in 5 matches (including 2-0 vs Casa Pia AC, 1-0 vs Rio Ave), demonstrating a balance between attack and defense.
Goalkeeper Lucão (8 matches, 720 minutes) and key players such as Ricardo Esgaio, Marvin Elimbi Gilbert, Jonathan Buatu (all played 8 matches) form a stable framework, with many players making notable contributions such as Gil Pinto Martins (1 goal, 2 assists)
Gil Vicente is in 6th place on the Portuguese Primera Liga 2026-2027 table with 14 points from 8 matches, indicating their ability to maintain a high position in the season.
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation was consistently used in 7 matches (accounting for 70%), but lacked flexibility when facing strong teams, such as when applying the 5-4-1 formation in the match against Benfica.
Gil Vicente's performance has been inconsistent, with a three-game winning streak following two consecutive losses, indicating their limited ability to maintain form in crucial matches.
The goal-scoring rate in matches (Over 1.5 goals) only reaches 50%, showing that the potential for a 'burst' of many goals is not frequent, although the average goal-scoring rate (1.75 goals per match) remains stable.
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Gil Vicente has 20 yellow cards in 10 matches, an average of 2 cards per game, reflecting intense and undisciplined play, especially in matches against strong opponents such as Benfica (3 yellow cards) and FC Famalicao (4 yellow cards).
The defense has been unstable, with two heavy defeats (3-1 vs Benfica, 0-1 vs Viseu) and six goals conceded in eight matches, highlighting a lack of consistency in tense defensive situations.
The 'Both Teams to Score' (BTS) rate is only 37.5%, indicating a limited ability to create opportunities for the opponent and flexible responses in transition situations.
FC PortoPositive40%
FC Porto is showing great form with 7 wins in their last 10 matches, leading the Portuguese Primera Liga 2026-2027 table with 24 points and a +16 goal difference, proving their sharp attacking ability with an average of 3 goals per game.
Key players such as Gabri Veiga (4 goals, 3 assists), André Silva (3 goals, 2 assists), and William Gomes (2 goals, 2 assists) maintain stable performance, contributing to the attacking strength.
FC Porto kept a clean sheet in 4 matches during the season, with a CS (clean sheet) rate of 50%, demonstrating the solidity in their defensive approach.
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FC Porto has been using a stable 4-3-3 formation in their last 6 matches, without significant changes against different opponents, demonstrating a focus on a fixed system.
FC Porto's overall performance is balanced, with a streak of 8 unbeaten matches and consistent scoring ability, but there are no clear signs of a decline.
The win percentage while keeping a clean sheet (WTN) is 50%, indicating that FC Porto not only scores goals but also comprehensively controls the match, however, there has been no draw in the season.
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FC Porto has conceded 11 goals in their last 10 matches (an average of 1.1 goals per game), with three heavy defeats in the UEFA Champions League (0-1 against PSV, 0-2 against Real Betis, and 0-2 against Manchester City), reflecting a lack of defensive solidity against strong opponents.
FC Porto received 14 yellow cards in 10 matches (an average of 1.4 cards per match), with several matches having up to 3 yellow cards (matches against Real Betis, Benfica), showing a lack of discipline in play.
William Gomes' injury (ankle fracture) affects the attacking line, causing FC Porto to lose one of the players with the highest duel and playmaking statistics.
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National duty
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FC Porto, despite their superior class, will face difficulties against the pragmatic play and fighting spirit of Gil Vicente, leading to a hard-fought victory with a narrow margin.
Prediction for the match between Gil Vicente and FC Porto is 0-1.
Expert Prediction:
Under2.50 @1.93
































