On Friday evening, in the opening match of the 9th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga in Barcelos, the local "Gil Vicente" will play with "Estoril". We bring to your attention the forecast for this duel.
"Lived Vicente"
The "Roosters" have not yet shone this season, occupying a modest 12th place in the standings, having scored only 9 points in the first eight rounds. In the last nine official matches, they have won only once, in mid-September, snatching a strong-willed away victory over "Maritimo" (2:1). After that there was a draw at home with Rio Ave (2:2). Last Friday, after the international break, Gil Vicente lost to Sporting on the road (1:3).
"Estoril"
Estoril is somewhat more successful in the current championship, having scored 12 points in eight rounds, taking 8th place in the standings, 3 points behind the European Cup zone. In the last six rounds, the Canaries lost only in a home match to Sporting (0:2) in early September. After him, Vizela was outplayed on the road (1-0). In the last two rounds, the Estorilians shared points – a home draw with Porto (1:1) and a guest draw with Shavish (1:1).
Statistics and figures
- "Gil Vicente" has won only 1 match out of the last nine, losing 5 times;
- In five of the last six matches of "Gil Vicente", the bet "Both teams will score + Total more than 2.5" took place;
- "Gil Vicente" has a 4-match winless streak at home (2 draws + 2 defeats);
- Estoril has an 8-match unbeaten streak in head-to-head matches with Gil Vicente (3 wins + 5 draws);
- Estoril has lost only 1 match out of the last six, but also won only twice;
- In the last four matches of Estoril, the "Total less than 2.5" bet was held;
- Estoril has a 3-match unbeaten away streak.
Forecast
Estoril is a very uncomfortable opponent for Gil Vicente. The Barcelona players always strive to play aggressive attacking football, while the Canaries are able to defend themselves with high quality and painfully strike on fast counterattacks. If the "roosters" do not adjust to the opponent's game here, they are unlikely to get a positive result for themselves.