Gil Vicente vs Guimaraes Prediction 18 April 2026
🔊 Gil Vicente and Vitória Guimarães are gearing up for an intriguing clash. Both teams showcase an attacking style, as evidenced by their recent performances. Gil Vicente are in decent form, sitting in 6th place in the standings, while Vitória are striving to climb higher. The main question is whether the visitors can contain the hosts' attack and capitalize on their own opportunities.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 December 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Let's take a look at the comparative statistics from that match (Vitória Guimarães were the home team):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Gil Vicente and Vitória Guimarães:
- 14 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 7, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 17 for Gil Vicente, 26 for Vitória Guimarães;
- average first-half total - 1.14, second-half - 1.93;
- average total goals per match - 3.07.
Head-to-head statistics Gil Vicente - Guimaraes

Gil Vicente Barcelos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Tondela hosting Gil Vicente. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Gil Vicente vs Tondela):
- possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 6;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Gil Vicente currently sit in sixth place in the standings, indicating a degree of stability throughout the season. They have been particularly strong at home, displaying a high level of scoring efficiency. Over their last five matches, they have secured one win, suffered one loss, and drawn three times. The team's attack is adept at creating numerous chances, although their defense can be shaky, conceding slightly more than one goal per match on average. The trend of over 2.5 goals per game is consistent with both their home performances and Gil Vicente's overall style of play.
Match Results: Gil Vicente Barcelos

Vitoria SC Guimaraes Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Primeira Liga, with ABC hosting Vitória Guimarães. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Vitória Guimarães vs ABC):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Vitória Guimarães currently sit in ninth place, highlighting their inconsistency this season. The team aims to climb the standings, but recent results reflect a degree of instability-three losses and just one win in their last five matches. They average 1.21 goals per game, yet concede over one and a half goals on average per match. Their defense needs bolstering, especially against teams with potent attacks. Nonetheless, Vitória have the ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes and create chances in the attacking third.
Match Results: Vitoria SC Guimaraes
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.57, while the visitors net 0.57.
First-Half Stats: Gil Vicente Barcelos (home) vs Vitoria SC Guimaraes (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 6 (42.86%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- losses: 5 (35.71%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- draws: 3 (21.43%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.43;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes conceded in the 1st half in last 6 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 7, draws - 2.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Vitoria SC Guimaraes
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 12 vs 10;
- win percentage: 41% vs 34%;
- losses: 7 vs 13;
- draws: 10 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games against Gil Vicente Barcelos (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.21, the guests - 1.86;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.07;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Vitoria SC Guimaraes
- average total in the tournament: 2.55 vs 2.69;
- average total goals scored: 1.52 vs 1.21;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 0.59;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.72 vs 0.62;
- Gil Vicente Barcelos: average total at home in the tournament - 1.79;
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes: average total away in the tournament - 0.79;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.6) vs 1.5 (away - 1).
- Gil Vicente Barcelos have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games against Vitoria SC Guimaraes.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games against Vitoria SC Guimaraes (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Vitoria SC Guimaraes
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos at home - 6 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes away - 4 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (27/259, 10.4%);
- Gil Vicente Barcelos at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes away most often play: 2:0 (4/14, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.06% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 9.09% (odds 7)
2:0 - 8.77% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Gil Vicente boast a strong attacking line, but their defense can be prone to mistakes. This is reflected in the high-scoring nature of their matches. On the other hand, Vitória Guimarães struggle defensively, conceding over 1.5 goals on average per game. However, they are also capable of creating dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal. Considering the trend towards high-scoring games involving Gil Vicente and the defensive instability of their opponents, it's likely this match will see plenty of goals. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 total goals seems like a well-founded choice.