Porto vs Gil Vicente Match Prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	1.24	6.2	12	2.35	1.6	Bonus	400$
	1.24	6.15	11.5	2.344	1.595	Bonus	90€
	1.193	6.95	14.5	2.3	1.52	Bonus	+100%
	1.22	5.3	11	2.32	1.55	Bonus	100%
	1.24	6.15	11.5	2.344	1.595	Bonus	300€

In the opening round of the Portuguese league season 2024/2025, Porto take on modest Gil Vicente. “Porto and Gil Vicente approach the match in completely different playing conditions and with opposed objectives for the season. If the Dragons are aiming for the title, their rival will be fighting for survival.

Odds for the match Porto – Gil Vicente

Bookmakers’ quotes unequivocally indicate that the Dragons are unqualified favourites for this clash. The odds of the home team’s victory range from 1.22 to 1.24, while the guests’ success is estimated at very high odds from 10 to 12. The probability of a draw is also extremely low – it is given from 5.3 to 6.2. 

Porto’s clear favourite status is easy to explain. “The Dragons have the most powerful selection of players, well-established playing links and a winning mentality.

Porto – Gil Vicente Match Prediction

Last season Porto finished in third place, demonstrating strong and stable football. At the end of the championship, the team won several important victories over Braga (0:1), Boavista (2:1) and Chaves (3:0). But the main success of Porto was the triumph in the Portuguese Cup, where Sporting was defeated in the final (1:1, 2:1 in extra time).

Gil Vicente had an extremely difficult end of the season. The team suffered painful defeats to Estrela (1-0), Sporting (0-4), Rio Ave (3-0) and other opponents. The main problem of the Roosters was a terrible game in defence – 15 goals were conceded in 10 matches.

The history of head-to-head encounters speaks eloquently of Porto’s overwhelming advantage. In 56 matches, the Dragons have 44 wins against 6 for Gil Vicente. The goal difference is 116:36 in favour of the club from Porto. In recent meetings, Porto’s dominance has continued, although Gil Vicente managed a 1-1 draw in February 2024.

Bookmakers are sure of the home team’s victory, offering paltry odds of 1.22-1.24 on their success. Gil Vicente’s chances are estimated at 10-12, with most bookmakers expecting a result-oriented football, giving odds of 1.55-1.6 on total over (2.5).

Given the huge difference in class, the current form of the teams and the statistics of head-to-head meetings, the most likely outcome is a confident victory for Porto with a 2-3 goal difference. “Dragons” will try to seize the lead and demonstrate the seriousness of their championship ambitions. And Gil Vicente is unlikely to be able to provide worthy resistance to the powerful attack of the favourite.

Recent official meetings

Porto

“Porto finished last season in third place. “Dragons” throughout the championship showed powerful and stable football, but it did not allow them to get ahead of Sporting and Benfica. However, they managed to take the cup.

Sergio Conceição’s side picked up some crucial wins in the Primera Division at the end of the season – Braga (0-1), Boavista (2-1) and Chaves (3-0).

The only serious disappointment for Porto at the end of the season was the defeat to Vitoria Guimarães (1:2). But here the players were tired after the intense cup battles. In general, even with this setback, the Dragons played the end of the championship at a very high level.

Porto’s winning streak in the Portuguese Cup deserves a special mention. Sergio Conceição’s team managed to win the trophy, defeating Sporting in a tense final match (1-1, 2-1 in extra time). On the way to the decisive game, the Dragons beat Vitoria Guimarães twice (0:1 and 3:1).

Vicente lived

“Gil Vicente finished last season in 12th place in the Primera Division. The end of the championship turned out to be extremely nervous and difficult for the Roosters.

In the last matches of the season, the team had serious problems with results and quality of play. “Gil Vicente” suffered painful defeats to Estrela (1:0), Sporting (0:4), Rio Ave (3:0), Famalicão (1:2) and Braga (2:1).

The main problem of the Roosters at the end of the championship was the disastrous defensive play. The team conceded 15 goals in 10 matches. Especially depressing are the defeats at the hands of Sporting and Rio Ave. Gil Vicente’s defensive line needs serious strengthening before the start of the new season.

The victories came against not the most formidable Farense (2-0) and Moreirense (0-1) defences.

Perhaps the only relative success “Gil Vicente” at the end of the championship – a draw with “Boavista” (1:1) and “Aroca” (2:2). Although given the status and condition of the opponents, these results are still difficult to call satisfactory.

History of head-to-head confrontations

“Porto” and “Gil Vicente” are two clubs with a rich history of meetings, totalling 56 matches in various tournaments. The statistics of the clash show Porto’s overwhelming superiority – 44 wins against Gil Vicente’s 6. In addition, the Dragons have scored a total of 116 goals, while their opponents have scored only 36 times.

In recent times, Porto have continued to dominate in head-to-head encounters. In the 2022/2023 season, the Porto club beat Gil Vicente 2-1 at home. Earlier, Porto knocked Gil Vicente out of the League Cup with a 2-0 win.

However, it is worth noting that in February 2024, Gil Vicente managed to take points away from Porto in a 1-1 draw.

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