Famalicao vs GIL Vicente
Famalicao and Gil Vicente settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless draw.
Famalicao and Gil Vicente played out a 0-0 draw in the Primeira Liga, with neither team managing to score. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of an away win for Gil Vicente, proving the match to be a tighter contest than anticipated.
Outcome probability
The 2026 season kicks off with an intriguing clash between Famalicao and GIL Vicente. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, aiming to make a strong start in the league. This opener promises tactical battles and fresh faces eager to impress.
Key facts
- 1.Famalicao have lost Gustavo Sá, Rafa Soares, and S. Elisor over the summer.
- 2.GIL Vicente have signed Samuel on a free transfer.
- 3.GIL Vicente's departure of Andrew is balanced by their new arrival.
- 4.The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favour of GIL Vicente.
- 5.The fulltime predicted score is 0-2 to GIL Vicente.
- 6.Four cards are expected to be shown during the match.
- 7.This is the first league match of the 2026 season for both teams.
The context
Famalicao enter the new campaign having parted ways with Gustavo Sá, Rafa Soares, and S. Elisor, which may leave gaps to fill. Meanwhile, GIL Vicente have bolstered their ranks with the arrival of Samuel on a free transfer, offsetting the departure of Andrew. These changes set the stage for a competitive encounter as both sides look to establish early momentum.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Famalicao
Away — GIL Vicente
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards an away win for GIL Vicente, with a 0-2 scoreline the most probable outcome. The halftime score is expected to be 0-1, indicating a steady but controlled performance from the visitors. The match is also anticipated to be competitive in discipline, with around four cards likely to be shown. GIL Vicente's summer signing could provide the edge needed to break down Famalicao's defence, which has been weakened by recent departures.
Prediction
Expect GIL Vicente to take the lead by halftime and extend their advantage in the second half, securing a 2-0 victory. Famalicao may struggle to find the net given their summer losses, while GIL Vicente's fresh additions should help them maintain control and see out the game comfortably.
The verdict
This season opener sets a promising tone for GIL Vicente, who look poised to start with a solid away win. Famalicao will need to regroup quickly after this setback if they hope to challenge higher up the table. Fans can anticipate a match with tactical discipline and a clear away victory.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Héctor Hernández
Yellow Card
Cáseres
Yellow Card
Cáseres
Esgaio
Yellow Card
Joelson Fernandes
Fernández
Dias
Weverson
Yellow Card
van Breemen
Yellow Card
Pinto Martins
De Amorim
Francisco
Paulo Moreira
Yellow Card
Sorriso
Koutsias
Héctor Hernández
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +13 | 18 |
| 8 |  Estrela | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 9 |  GIL Vicente | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Alverca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Guimaraes | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Famalicao
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. RealpeD
- 4F. van BreemenD
- 7SorrisoM
- 8Marcos PeñaM
- 14Mathias De AmorimM
- 17Rodrigo PinheiroD
- 19Paulo MoreiraM
- 23Gil DiasM
- 25L. CarevićG
- 28Pedro FranciscoD
- 70G. KoutsiasF
Substitutes
- 1I. ZlobinG
- 2Gustavo GarciaD
- 5L. MeyerD
- 9U. AbubakarF
- 10Pedro SantosF
- 11Óscar ArandaF
- 18R. BeneyF
- 21T. SzucsM
- 22GabrielG
- 24Mathis JangealM
- 36M. MattaraD
- 91R. AlmeidaF
GIL Vicente
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4M. Elimbi GilbertD
- 5F. CáseresM
- 11Joelson FernandesM
- 20Gil Pinto MartinsM
- 23Héctor HernándezF
- 26WeversonD
- 30LucãoG
- 32M. FernándezM
- 39Jonathan BuatuD
- 47Ricardo EsgaioD
- 86Diogo Ferreira PriosteM
Substitutes
- 2José SilvaD
- 3EspigaresD
- 6Zé CarlosM
- 7T. TouréF
- 12A. LausenM
- 27A. MoreiraF
- 29Carlos EduardoF
- 45David MoreiraD
- 77MuriloF
- 82Gonçalo Maia PereiraM
- 94SamuelG
- 99M. KabaF
Famalicao
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn van Breemen | D | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Pinheiro | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Marcos Peña | M | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sorriso | M | 87 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gil Dias(C) | M | 69 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| Pedro Bondo | D | 77 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Georgios Koutsias | F | 87 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Léo Realpe | D | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lazar Carević | G | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Paulo Moreira | M | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathias De Amorim | M | 77 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Gustavo García | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Cabral | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Santos | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tamás Szűcs | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Umar Abubakar | F | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathis Jangeal | M | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matheus Mattara | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rudi Almeida | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Zlobin | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leny Meyer | D | 15 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Óscar Aranda | F | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Romeo Beney | F | 23 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
GIL Vicente
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Prioste | M | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Marvin Elimbi Gilbert | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Weverson | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Esgaio | D | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jonathan Buatu(C) | D | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucão | G | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facundo Cáseres | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joelson Fernandes | M | 64 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Héctor Hernández | F | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Gil Martins | M | 76 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Martin Fernández | M | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Gonçalo Maia Pereira | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Eduardo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andreas Lausen | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Antonio Espigares | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agustín Moreira | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Moreira | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Silva | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tidjany Touré | F | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Murilo | F | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Zé Carlos | M | 47 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Famalicao vs GIL Vicente?
- Fipster's AI model predicted GIL Vicente to win against Famalicao.
- What score did Fipster predict for Famalicao vs GIL Vicente?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Famalicao 0–2 GIL Vicente.
- What were the win probabilities for Famalicao vs GIL Vicente?
- Fipster's model gave Famalicao a 2% chance of winning, GIL Vicente a 95% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.