Sporting CP vs GIL Vicente
Match recap
Sporting CP beat GIL Vicente 3–0 in their Primeira Liga fixture. Eduardo Quaresma, Suárez, and Hjulmand scored for Sporting CP. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.65 for Sporting CP versus 0.68 for GIL Vicente. Sporting CP sit 2nd in the Primeira Liga table while GIL Vicente are 6th.
Analysis
As the regular season nears its climax, Sporting CP host GIL Vicente in a match where the home side's superiority is clear. Expect a disciplined, controlled game with Sporting edging ahead early and maintaining their grip.
Sporting CP sit comfortably in 2nd place with 82 points, while GIL Vicente trail in 6th with 50 points. Historically, Sporting have dominated this fixture, winning 16 of 20 encounters. The match takes place at Sporting's home ground, where they boast an impressive goal-scoring record.
Sporting's attacking threat is spearheaded by L. Suárez, who has netted 27 goals this season, many at home. Midfield creators like Trincão and Pote add creativity and assists, while Hjulmand's defensive prowess ensures midfield stability. GIL Vicente face an uphill battle against this well-rounded side, especially given Sporting's +65 goal difference advantage.
Prediction
We predict Sporting CP to lead 1-0 at halftime and extend their advantage to a 2-0 fulltime victory. The match is expected to be competitive but controlled, with a total of around four cards issued. Confidence in this outcome stands at a robust 95%.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Suárez's Scoring Threat vs GIL Vicente Defense
Suárez's prolific scoring and high shot conversion pose a major challenge to GIL Vicente's defense, likely to be focal in attack.
Sporting CP's Superior Home Scoring and Defensive Record
Sporting averages 3 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded at home, outperforming GIL Vicente's away stats, favoring a home win.
Trincão and Pote's Creative Form Boosts Attack
Both midfielders show strong assist and key pass stats recently, enhancing goal-scoring chances for forwards.
Hjulmand's Defensive Midfield Control
Hjulmand's high tackle and interception rates provide Sporting with midfield stability, disrupting GIL Vicente's build-up.
No Significant Injuries for Sporting CP
Full squad availability maintains team cohesion and strength, supporting predicted dominant performance.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Sporting CP's superior form, home advantage, and key player performances make them clear favourites to secure a 2-0 win over GIL Vicente. Fans can expect a disciplined display with goals from their star attackers and solid defensive work.
- Sporting CP have won 16 of 20 meetings against GIL Vicente.
- Sporting CP rank 2nd with 82 points; GIL Vicente are 6th with 50 points.
- Sporting CP have a +65 goal difference compared to GIL Vicente's +9.
- L. Suárez has scored 27 goals this season, leading Sporting's attack.
- Trincão leads Sporting with 11 assists, providing creative support.
- Sporting average 3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded at home this season.
- The predicted halftime score is 1-0, consistent with the fulltime 2-0 result.
- The match is expected to see around 4 total cards issued.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sporting CP
Away — GIL Vicente
No standout top scorers flagged for GIL Vicente
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
Eduardo Quaresma
Assist: Pote
Suárez
Joelson Fernandes
Zé Carlos
Yellow Card
Gustavo Varela
Pote
Morita
Catamo
Zé Carlos
Cáseres
Murilo
Vagiannidis
Hjulmand
Assist: Geovany Tcherno Quenda
Trincão
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | +48 | 88 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | +65 | 82 |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | +49 | 80 |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | +13 | 56 |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +9 | 50 |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -12 | 43 |
Match Statistics
Sporting CP
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Rui SilvaG
- 5Hidemasa MoritaM
- 8PoteM
- 10Geny CatamoM
- 13Georgios VagiannidisD
- 17TrincãoM
- 20Maximiliano Javier Araújo VilchesD
- 25Gonçalo InácioD
- 42Morten Blom Due HjulmandM
- 72Eduardo QuaresmaD
- 97Luis Javier Suárez CharrisF
Substitutes
- 7Geovany Tcherno QuendaM
- 12João VirgíniaG
- 14Giorgi KochorashviliM
- 23Daniel BragançaM
- 31Luis GuilhermeF
- 70Salvador BlopaD
- 73Eduardo FelicíssimoM
- 90Rafael Ferreira NelF
- 91Ricardo MangasD
GIL Vicente
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Zé CarlosD
- 3Ghislain N'Clomande KonanD
- 4Marvin Elimbi GilbertD
- 5Facundo Agustín CáseresM
- 10Luís EstevesM
- 11Joelson FernandesM
- 39Jonathan BuatuD
- 77MuriloM
- 89Gustavo VarelaF
- 95Santi GarcíaM
- 99Daniel FigueiraG
Substitutes
- 6Zé CarlosM
- 17Sergio BermejoF
- 20Hevertton SantosD
- 23Héctor HernándezF
- 27Agustín Nahuel Moreira MoralesF
- 29Carlos EduardoF
- 30LucãoG
- 32Martín Fernández BenítezM
- 48EspigaresD
Sporting CP
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Javier Suárez | F | 90 | 9.3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Eduardo Quaresma | D | 90 | 8.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Morten Hjulmand(C) | M | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Gonçalo Inácio | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Gonçalves | M | 73 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| Hidemasa Morita | M | 73 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Maximiliano Araújo | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Georgios Vagiannidis | D | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| Francisco Trincão | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 |
| Rui Silva | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Geny Catamo | M | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Rafael Nel | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salvador Blopa | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo Felicíssimo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Virgínia | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giorgi Kochorashvili | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Mangas | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luís Guilherme | F | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Daniel Bragança | M | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Geovany Quenda | M | 17 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
GIL Vicente
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facundo Cáseres | M | 82 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luís Esteves | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| Dani Figueira | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ghislain Konan | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joelson Fernandes | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Murilo | M | 82 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Jonathan Buatu | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Santi García | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gustavo Varela | F | 73 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Zé Carlos(C) | D | 73 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marvin Elimbi Gilbert | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Martin Fernández | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Eduardo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucão | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antonio Espigares | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agustín Moreira | F | 45 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Sergio Bermejo | F | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Zé Carlos | M | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Hernández | F | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hevertton Santos | D | 17 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |