Liga Portugal Predictions: Round 29: 11/04-13/04
With their most recent victory and Sporting's draw, Benfica jumped to the top of the Liga Portugal standings, displacing Sporting. At the bottom of the table, Boavista and Estrela recorded wins and revived their chances of survival.
We made this week's Liga Portugal gameweek 29 predictions based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Liga Portugal Predictions: Round 29: 11/04-13/04
Vitoria heavy favorites for an away win: Gil Vicente vs Vitoria Guimaraes
- Date: 11/04/2025
- Kick Off: 21:15 CET
- Vitoria have won the last two meetings against Gil Vicente, including the opposite fixture this season, by 4-0.
With the 0-1 home defeat at the hands of Moreirense, Gil Vicente suffered their eighth defeat in ten games in the league. They have lost their last five home games. Vitoria extended their unbeaten run to nine games when they recorded their fourth win in five games by beating Santa Clara 2-0 at home. Both teams have no reported injuries.
Gil Vicente vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction: Vitoria Guimaraes to Win
A Expect a low-scoring encounter: Boavista vs Nacionaloavista vs Nacional
- Date: 12/04/2025
- Kick Off: 16:30 CET
- Four of the last five meetings between these clubs ended with under 2.5 goals.
Boavista have scored an average of 0.63 goals per game this season, and 54% of their games in the league produced two or fewer goals. Nacional have also been poor in front of the goal, scoring 0.93 goals per game, while 61% of their games ended with under 2.5 goals. Ribeiro, Pires, and Goncalves are injured for Boavista, while Nacional are injury-free.
Boavista vs Nacional Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
Famalicão to be on target at least once: Famalicão vs Estoril
- Date: 12/04/2025
- Kick Off: 16:30 CET
- Famalicão scored at least a goal in four of the last five meetings with Estoril.
In the last eight rounds, Famalicão have scored 1.63 goals per game. They have scored in 75% of their matches in the league this season. Estoril have conceded at least a goal in 86% of their away matches with an average of 1.71 goals per game. Both teams have fully fit squads for the upcoming game.
Famalicao vs Estoril Prediction: Famalicao to Score Over 1 Goal
Sporting to bounce back: Santa Clara vs Sporting
- Date: 12/04/2025
- Kick Off: 19:00 CET
- Sporting have won four of the last five away meetings with Santa Clara.
Santa Clara have lost all three of their home games against the top four teams in the Liga Portugal. They have lost four of their 14 home games. Pacheco is out injured for the hosts. Sporting are unbeaten in 15 games in the league and have won their last two away matches. Goncalves, Braganca and Santos are injured for Sporting.
Santa Clara vs Sporting Prediction: Sporting to Win
This matchup should feature at least three goals: Casa Pia vs FC Porto Casa Pia vs FC Porto
- Date: 12/04/2025
- Kick Off: 21:30 CET
- Three of the last four H2H meetings ended with over 2.5 goals.
Three of Casa Pia’s last four games ended with three or more goals. Overall, the average number of goals scored in Casa Pia’s games is 2.50 goals per game. Kiki is injured for Casa Pia. FC Porto’s matches usually produce 2.82 goals per game, and 50% of their fixtures end with over 2.5 goals. Sousa is out injured for Porto.
Casa Pia vs FC Porto Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Estrela to avoid defeat at home: Estrela vs Farense
- Date: 13/04/2025
- Kick Off: 16:30 CET
- Estrela are undefeated at home in three of the last four H2H meetings.
Estrela returned to winning ways after beating Nacional 1-0 on the road. They are undefeated in five of their last seven games. Varela and Lopes are doubtful for the hosts. Farense enter this match on the back of a 0-0 draw at home with Casa Pia. They are winless in 13 games in the league, drawing six and losing seven. The visitors have no injuries.
Estrela vs Farense Prediction: Estrela 0 Goal Handicap
Benfica to continue their scoring habit: Benfica vs Arouca
- Date: 13/04/2025
- Kick Off: 19:00 CET
- Benfica have scored two or more goals in the last 12 H2H meetings.
Benfica jumped to the top of the table after beating FC Porto 4-1 on the road. The Eagles have scored 3.07 goals per game when playing at home. They netted three or more goals in their last six games. Silva and Bah are long-term injuries for Benfica. With the 2-1 home defeat to Famalicão, Arouca have suffered their second successive loss. Simao, Esgaio and Galovic are injured for Arouca.
Benfica vs Arouca Prediction: Benfica to Score Over 2.5 Goals
Braga to record a comfortable win: Sporting Braga vs AVS
- Date: 13/04/2025
- Kick Off: 19:00 CET
- Braga won the only meeting with AVS earlier this season, 1-0.
Playing against the bottom six teams at home, Sporting Braga won four of the five games, and all of them by two goals or more. AVS suffered their fourth consecutive defeat after losing 3-0 at home to Estoril. AVS have lost their last three games by a margin of two or more goals. Both teams have fully fit squads for this game.
Sporting Braga vs AVS Prediction: Sporting Braga -1.5 Goal Handicap
Moreirense favorites to extend their unbeaten run: Moreirense vs Rio Ave
- Date: 13/04/2025
- Kick Off: 21:30 CET
- Moreirense have won two of the last four H2H meetings.
With the 1-0 away win over Gil Vicente, Moreirense remained unbeaten for the fifth consecutive game. They are unbeaten at home in four games and against the bottom 14 teams. Infande is injured for the hosts. Rio Ave lost for the fourth game in a row after going down 2-0 at home to Boavista. They have lost all eight of their away games when facing the top nine teams. The visitors have no injuries on their team.
