Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
April 3, their first semifinal meeting of the Portuguese Cup will be held Vitoria Guimarães - Porto, the prediction for the match of these rivals compiled by our analysts.
Vitoria Guimarães
"Conquerors" solidly spend the current season, the team goes fifth in the championship, behind the first quartet on three points. Guimarães in the last round defeated on their field Moreirense with a score of 1:0, this victory was the fourth in a row. The club has an excellent chance of getting into the European Cup, in addition, they have already reached the semifinals of the Portuguese Cup. Since the team is now on the move, you can give a fight even one of the grands.
Porto
"Dragons" this season managed to get out of the Champions League group, but already in the 1/8 finals lost to Arsenal, and everything was decided only in a penalty shootout. Porto is only third in the championship, with no chance of the title, as the gap from second place is 9 points, here would have to hold their position, because Braga is at a distance of two points. In the last round the team unexpectedly lost away to Estoril - 0:1, the only goal was conceded in the minority. The Portuguese Cup is the only opportunity to take the trophy this season.
Interesting facts about the match and history of personal meetings
- The teams have already played each other in the current season, then in the championship Porto won an away victory with a score of 2:1.
- Guimarães plays well at home, if you take the championship games, 10 wins, three defeats and one draw.
- Porto is not impressive away, in the Primera the club has 8 wins, 2 draws and four defeats.
Guimarães vs Porto Prediction
A difficult battle is expected, in which bookmakers favor the guests. Guimarães plays at home, and will try to squeeze the maximum out of such a match, as there will be a return battle. In such a match, we will not risk getting into the outcomes, but bet on the exchange of goals.
