FC Porto vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Prediction: Os Vimaranenses Eyeing Retribution Against the Dragons

FC Porto will welcome Vitoria de Guimaraes to the Estádio do Dragão in the 28th round of the Primeira Liga.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between FC Porto vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

Form: LWWWD

FC Porto secured a 1-0 victory against Vitoria de Guimaraes away from home in the first leg of the Taça de Portugal and will be hoping to replicate the same result in the league this time around.

Prior to that, they suffered a narrow 1-0 league defeat against Estoril Praia away from home, with first-choice goalkeepers Diego Costa and Francisco Conceição both receiving their marching orders. In light of this result, their five-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end (W4 D1).

With 58 points accumulated from 27 matches, FC Porto sits in third place in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of fourth-placed Braga, and a massive ten points adrift of the top spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Cardoso, Pepe, Wendell; Gonzalez, Varela; Conceicao, Aquino, Galeno; Taremi

Vitoria de guimaraes

Form: WWWWL

Vitoria de Guimaraes know that they have a lot of making up to do in this match, following their 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in the Taça de Portugal. 

In their most recent league match against Moreirense, Jota Silva's strike in the second half was enough to see them secure a narrow 1-0 victory at home. In light of this result, they extended their winning streak in the league to four matches.

With 53 points accumulated from 27 matches, Vitoria de Guimaraes sits in fifth place in the Primeira Liga standings and five points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Varela; Ribeiro, Borevkovic, Fernandes; Gaspar, T Silva, Handel, Mendes, Mangas; Oliveira, J Silva

Match Facts

• FC Porto have won seven of their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Vitoria de Guimaraes are currently on a four-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto averages 2.15 goals per game when playing at home, and Vitoria de Guimaraes averages 1.15 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 51 meetings, FC Porto have won 43 times, Vitoria de Guimaraes have won 3 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 112–28 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto will be aiming to return to winning ways in the league as they lock horns with Vitoria de Guimaraes, a side they've gotten the better of in their past meetings. The Dragons have won 12 consecutive matches against their opponents in this impending encounter and will be backing themselves up for a comfortable victory in front of their fans. 

Therefore, we expect both teams to score goals, as we have reason to believe that Vitoria de Guimaraes, known for their consistent scoring away from home in the league, finding the net in seven of their last eight matches, will manage to break free from their recent scoring drought in this fixture, failing to score in three of their last four away matches.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.00
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.69
• Correct Score - FC Porto 3:1 Vitoria Guimaraes for 8.00