Guimaraes take on the visitors Chaves at "Estadio D. Afonso Henriques" in the opening round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga of 2017/2018 season. The game will be played on Thursday, August 10th.
Guimaraes finished last season sitting on the fourth place in the table with 62 points gained and 50-39 goal difference, besides, the side played in the Taça de Portugal final, having been beaten in it by Benfica. During the summer break "Os Conquistadores" conducted five friendly clashes resulting in four triumphs, one loss, 13 goals for and seven goals against. Guimaraes have participated already in one official match: the side was broken by Benfica with 1:3 scoreline in the Portuguese Super Cup on the 5th of August. "Os Conquistadores" are the home team: they have gained nine victories, six draws and only four defeats in 19 encounters in front of their supporters since the 17th of September 2016.
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In previous season Chaves settled on the 11th position in the elite division standings with 38 points taken and 35-42 goal difference. In summer the side played six games recording not a single loss, four wins, two draws, 10 goals for and just three goals against in them. The Chaves' weak spot is their performance at away fields as last time the team managed to pick up points on the road was on the 14th of December. Since then "Flavienses" have not tasted the victory across 12 consecutive clashes, having got three draws and nine defeats in them.
Historically, Guimaraes are rather successful in their head-to-heads against Chaves. Bearing in mind that fact alongside with visitors' unlucky streak at away grounds, I presume that "Os Conquistadores" will pick up three points this time as well.
Prediction for the match: Guimaraes to win.
