Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
We present our readers with a forecast for the Guimaraes – Penafiel match, set to take place on Wednesday as part of the Portuguese Cup.
Guimaraes
For the conquerors, the current season is progressing well as the team holds the fifth position in the Primeira Liga, trailing the top quartet by three points. In the last round, they managed to hold their ground away against direct competitor Braga, equalizing the score only in the 90+8 minute. The team is in good form, having not suffered a defeat in the league for five consecutive matches. The Portuguese Cup presents a real opportunity for them to contend for the trophy.
Penafiel
In this season, Penafiel's performance has not been stellar as the team occupies a modest 14th place in the second Portuguese division, having just a one-point lead over the danger zone. In their last match, the team secured a 2-1 victory against the outsider Vilaverdense. There is noticeable progress in the club's results, collecting 7 points in three matches and moving out of the danger zone. Even in good form, it will be challenging to achieve something against a strong elite representative in an away game.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The last official meeting between the opponents was in 2015, with Penafiel winning at home in the Portuguese Cup.
- Gimaranes performs well at home, with 6 victories in 8 Primeira Liga matches.
- Penafiel is the weakest team in the second Portuguese division, with 6 losses and two draws; the club has yet to secure a victory.
Match prediction for Guimaraes vs Penafiel
Representatives from different divisions clash, with the elite club hosting the match on their home turf. Therefore, Guimaraes is deemed the obvious favorite. Penafiel does not pose a significant threat, and challenging a strong elite representative will be difficult for them. We believe that the hosts will control the course of the match, and taking a slight risk, we opt for their victory with a handicap of -1.5 goals.
