Arouca vs Gil Vicente prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 27, 2024
The 16th round of the Portuguese Championship will kick off with a match at the "Municipal Stadium of Arouca," where Arouca will host Gil Vicente. Here's a suggested bet on the number of goals with good chances of success.
Match preview
The "Yellow-Blues" had an impressive seventh-place finish in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season. However, this season has been a struggle, and the team currently sits at the bottom of the standings. In 15 matches, Arouca has managed just 11 points, trailing the safe zone by two points.
In their last match, Arouca faced Casa Pia on the road and lost 1-3. This marked their third defeat in the last four rounds, with one victory during this stretch. At home, Arouca has played seven matches, achieving only two wins and suffering four losses.
Meanwhile, Gil Vicente is also having a subpar season. The team is currently in 10th place with 17 points, just five points above the relegation zone. However, Gil Vicente has shown some improvement in recent matches.
In their last outing, Gil Vicente managed a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon at home. Before that, they defeated Nacional (2-1) at home and Farense (1-0) away. Despite this progress, away matches remain a significant issue for the team, with only one win in eight games and five losses.
Probable lineups
- Arouca: Mantl, Weverson, Fontan, Lamba, Esgaio, Santos, Lume, Trezza, Sylla, Jason, Yalcin
- Gil Vicente: Da Silva Ventura, Caju, Ruben, Sa, Ze Carlos, Caceres, Gbane, Garcia, Correa, Aguirre, Mbula
Match facts and head-to-head history
- Last season, Arouca defeated Gil Vicente 3-0 at home, with a 2-2 draw in the away match.
- Arouca has beaten Gil Vicente in three of their last five meetings, remaining unbeaten.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in three of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the hosts, offering odds of around 2.33 for an Arouca victory. Our recommendation for this match is "Total Under 2.5" with a coefficient of 1.70.
