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
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Braga 
Gil Vicente 
Famalicao 
Moreirense 
Estoril 
Guimaraes 
Alverca 
Arouca 
Estrela 
Rio Ave 
Casa Pia 
Nacional 
Santa Clara 
Tondela