Gil Vicente vs FC Porto Prediction: The Dragons Tipped For A Comfortable Win On The Road

Gil Vicente vs FC Porto: Prediction for the Match on August 18, 2025

Gil Vicente will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos in the second round of the Primeira Liga. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news and betting odds to place your bets!

Gil Vicente: Form and Statistics

Gil Vicente enters this upcoming clash brimming with confidence. In the league opener against Nacional da Madeira, they were able to secure a comfortable 2-0 away victory. Pablo and Luis Esteves scored both goals in the first half for the visiting team. 

The Gilistas now set foot on their home turf three months after being held to a 1-1 draw against FC Arouca. Apart from avoiding defeat in their final two games, they have no fond memories when playing at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos with just one win in their last eight matches (L6).

However, this is also the same venue that saw them beat FC Porto 3-1 last season. They will be aiming to replicate the same result in a bid to secure their maiden home league victory. 

Gil Vicente: Team News

Tidjany Toure remains inactive for the hosts heading into this clash. Other than that, Gil Vicente has a clean bill of health and should be able to field a strong starting lineup. 

Head coach Cesar Peixoto is likely to stick with the same lineup that beat Nacional da Madeira last time out. A 4-2-3-1 setup will be utilized in this upcoming clash. Pablo is once again expected to lead the attack and deliver yet another breathtaking performance. 

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): da Silva Ventura; Konan, Elimbi, Buatu, Hevertton; Bamba, Caseres; Fernandez, Esteves, Bermejo; Pablo.

⛔️ Out: Tidjany Toure (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Cesar Peixoto. 

FC Porto: Form and Statistics

After finishing as runners-up in the 2022-23 season and needing just two points to clinch the top spot, FC Porto have failed to replicate the same finish. Last season, they finished in third place for the second consecutive time.

Following a poor display in the FIFA Club World Cup that saw them suffer an early elimination from the tournament (group stages), the Dragons restored their confidence with preseason games, winning each of their last three matches.

That performance rubbed off on them in the Primeira Liga opener against Vitoria de Guimaraes. Samu Aghehowa was the standout player, bagging a brace to guide his team to a commanding 3-0 home victory. 

FC Porto: Team News

Francisco Moura is the only injury concern for FC Porto heading into this clash. Head coach Francesco Farioli is expected to field his strong starting lineup. 

Last time out, Farioli opted for a 4-1-4-1 setup; this time around, he will be going with a 3-4-3 formation. The back three will consist of Nehuen Perez, Jose Pedro, and Stephen Eustaquio. Samu Aghehowa continues to lead the attack, while Rodrigo Mora and William Gomes are expected to support from the wings.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-3): Costa; Perez, Pedro, Eustaquio; Sainz, Veiga, Varela, Pepê; Mora, Samu, William Gomes.

⛔️ Out: Francisco Moura (injured).

👤 Head coach: Francesco Farioli.

Gil Vicente vs FC Porto: Head-To-Head Statistics

In the last 35 meetings, Gil Vicente has won 5 times, FC Porto has won 26 times, and there have been 4 draws. The goal difference is 72-28 in favor of FC Porto.

Gil Vicente vs FC Porto: Betting Tips & Odds

• Gil Vicente had failed to score in six consecutive home league games before going on a two-match unbeaten run. You can bet on 'both teams to score—no' for 1.70 at Bet365.
• FC Porto have scored exactly three goals in three of their last four league games. You can bet on over 2.5 FC Porto goals for 3.08 at 1xbet.
• FC Porto have won before halftime in each of their last three matches in the Primeira Liga. You can bet on FC Porto to win at halftime for 1.92 at Betway.

Gil Vicente vs FC Porto match prediction 18 August 2025

Gil Vicente comes into this match aiming to secure their second consecutive league win. However, judging by their performance at home in this fixture, that will be easier said than done. They have managed just one win in their last six matches (D1, L4). Last season, they had an issue of failing to find the back of the net, which at some point saw them go six matches without scoring a goal. 

I see them struggling to find the back of the net here against FC Porto's unwavering defense, leading to a convincing defeat. Head coach Francesco Farioli offers defensive security everywhere he goes, and that was evident in his stints with Nice and Ajax. This could turn out to be a comfortable win for the visitors with the scoreline reading 3-0 at the sound of the final whistle. That said, I'm backing under 3.5 goals combined with an FC Porto win.

Our match prediction: W2 & TU 3.5 for a coefficient of 2.04 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Correct Score - 0:3 for a coefficient of 10 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Anytime Goalscorer - Samu Aghehowa for a coefficient of 2.17 in the Betway bookmaker.