Gil Vicente take on the visitors Boavista in the round 32 match of Liga Portugal. The match will be played on Friday, May 12th at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos (Barcelos).
Gil Vicente will not be relegated directly to the Segunda Liga, but they still have purely theoretical chances of dropping into the relegation playoff zone. Currently, under the guidance of Daniel Sousa, they have 31 points and hold the 14th position in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. In their last five matches, they have had one draw against Chaves (0-0) and four consecutive defeats against Braga (0-1), Portimonense (0-1), Benfica (0-2), and Santa Clara (2-3). Particularly surprising in this list is their fiasco in the previous round against the absolute underdog Santa Clara. Conceding three goals against a team that had only scored 19 goals prior to that is simply unacceptable. In their 15 home matches, Gil Vicente has recorded four wins, six draws, and five losses with a total goal difference of 11-13.
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Boavista have fully accomplished their season's objective and comfortably sits in the top 10 of the overall standings. At the moment, they have gathered 40 points. Despite not having any specific tournament objectives, Peti's team has been performing quite well in recent matches. They suffered a narrow away defeat against Porto (0-1) two rounds ago but secured victories over Gil Vicente (2-1), Rio Ave (3-2), Estoril (1-0), and a draw against Vizela (1-1), which is a more than decent record. In away battles, Boavista's statistics are as follows: three wins, two draws, and ten losses with a goal balance of 15-29.
This matchup features two teams that are relatively comparable in terms of class and capabilities. However, the current difference between them lies in the fact that the hosts are in poor form while the visitors are on an emotional upswing. Nevertheless, I wouldn't risk betting on the outcome for one simple reason. Boavista looks significantly weaker outside of their own stadium. I suggest considering only a goal scored by the visiting team. Gil Vicente has conceded in their last four matches, and Boavista has managed to score in six out of seven games (excluding the match against Porto). It is also worth noting that in their five previous encounters, each team has recorded two victories, and there was one draw. Importantly, in only one instance did Boavista fail to score a goal. My prediction: "Boavista will score - yes."
Prediction for the match: Boavista to score – yes.
