Gil Vicente vs Vitória Guimarães Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Cidade de Barcelos Sat, 18 Apr - 7:30 PM
Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente GVFC
0 Winner 1
Vitória Guimarães VSC
Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 7:30 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
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Goal
Gustavo Silva - 66'

CONTEXT

In a hard-fought Primeira Liga encounter, Vitória Guimarães claimed a 1-0 victory over home side Gil Vicente. The match remained goalless at halftime, with Gil Vicente enjoying a marginal 52-48 possession edge. Vitória Guimarães, pegged as the stronger team beforehand, struck decisively in the second half to secure the points. This outcome represented a significant structural deviation of 75.7% in favor of the visitors, contrasting pre-match expectations where Gil Vicente held an advantage. No red cards disrupted play, and there were no notable second-half tactical shifts or knockout implications. Gil Vicente's inability to convert possession into goals proved costly, while Vitória Guimarães maximized their efficiency. The result strengthens the visitors' position in the standings and exposes home vulnerabilities for the hosts.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Vitória Guimarães recorded a significant 75.7% structural deviation in their favor.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency stayed in line with overall expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevents alignment determination.
  • Market alignment: Result diverged from pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without available data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or knockout tie influenced the outcome.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards resulted in no distortion from dismissals.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

J. Ferreira Gonçalves

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

P. Ribeiro

1st Assistant

M. da Silva Martins

2nd Assistant

V. Oliveira Lopes

4th Official

Gil Vicente P. da Silva Peixoto
P. da Silva Peixoto
VS
Vitória Guimarães G. Moreira Lameiras
G. Moreira Lameiras
1.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tondela Rank: D
AVS Rank: W
Santa Clara Rank: L
Alverca Rank: D
Estrela Amadora Rank: D
Benfica Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
AVS Rank: D
Tondela Rank: W
Benfica Rank: L
Famalicão Rank: L
Santa Clara Rank: L
Alverca Rank: D
7
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
7 - 7 - 9
9

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Gil Vicente
47.47%
Draw
28.27%
Away Vitória Guimarães
24.26%

Movement

Changes since opening
Gil Vicente
+47.28%
Draw
+23.18%
Vitória Guimarães
-70.46%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
18.07
18.42
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gil Vicente
Vitória Guimarães
Power Score
18.07
18.42
League Position
6
7
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Gil Vicente — Opponent-weighted form score
Vitória Guimarães — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gil Vicente Vitória Guimarães

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Gil Vicente

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Vitória Guimarães

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Gil Vicente ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vitória Guimarães
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.92
25.94
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.94
26.92
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Gil Vicente +0.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Vitória Guimarães -0.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Gil Vicente
Vitória Guimarães
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gil Vicente ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vitória Guimarães
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Gil Vicente Vitória Guimarães
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Gil Vicente Vitória Guimarães
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Gil Vicente
Vitória Guimarães
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Gil Vicente
vs
Vitória Guimarães
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Gil Vicente Vitória Guimarães
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Gil Vicente 0.30
Vitória Guimarães 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gil Vicente Vitória Guimarães
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Gil Vicente 0.03
Vitória Guimarães 0.00
Gil Vicente
Vitória Guimarães
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GVFC had peak pressure around 64'.
  • VSC started the game with stronger pressure.
GVFC Pressure VSC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GVFC reached the top pressure at 64' (88.31).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 23 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gil Vicente GVFC Home
23 matches
Vitória Guimarães VSC Away
Match Record
7
Wins
9
7
Draws
7
9
Losses
7
Goals
26
Goals Scored
36
36
Goals Conceded
26
-10
Goal Difference
+10

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:07:46+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
D. Leite Figueira
Portugal
99 D. Leite Figueira
J. Teixeira Lopes Reis Gonçalves
Portugal
2 J. Teixeira Lopes Reis Gonçalves
A. Espigares Morillas
Spain
48 A. Espigares Morillas
J. Buatu Mananga
Angola
39 J. Buatu Mananga
G. Konan
Ivory Coast
3 G. Konan
F. Cáseres
Substitution
Argentina
5 F. Cáseres
L. Leite Esteves
Substitution
Portugal
10 L. Leite Esteves
M. De Souza Costa
Brazil
77 M. De Souza Costa
S. Garcia Gonzalez
Substitution
Spain
95 S. Garcia Gonzalez
A. Moreira Morales
Substitution
Uruguay
27 A. Moreira Morales
G. Pereira De Sousa
Substitution
Portugal
89 G. Pereira De Sousa
Pitch
C. da Silva
Brazil
27 C. da Silva
João Mendes
Portugal
13 João Mendes
T. Balieiro Lourenço de Carvalho
Brazil
28 T. Balieiro Lourenço de Carvalho
O. Rivas Viondi
Spain
4 O. Rivas Viondi
M. Gomes Ferreira Magalhães
Substitution
Portugal
2 M. Gomes Ferreira Magalhães
B. Mambuene Mukendi
Angola
16 B. Mambuene Mukendi
D. Lobão Sousa
Substitution
Portugal
23 D. Lobão Sousa
N. Jose Saviolo
48 N. Jose Saviolo
F. Amorim Silva
Substitution
Portugal
20 F. Amorim Silva
J. Costa Nogueira
Substitution
Portugal
88 J. Costa Nogueira
G. da Silva Cunha
Substitution
Brazil
11 G. da Silva Cunha

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 07:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio Cidade de Barcelos
Capacity :
12046
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
João António Ferreira Gonçalves
Pedro Ribeiro
Miguel Ângelo da Silva Martins
Vitor Miguel Oliveira Lopes

Statistics

Possession
GVFC
51%
VSC
49%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 3
40 Dangerous attacks 29
52 Possession 48
10 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 5
27 Successful Headers 23
15 Dribble Attempts 13
27 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54
21 Throwins 26
4 Successful Dribbles 7
2 Injuries 3
9 Goal Attempts 8
73 Ball Safe 72
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 1
5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

83 Attacks 111
3 Counter Attacks 2
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

64 Long Passes 53
289 Successful Passes 268
376 Passes 352
77 Successful Passes Percentage 76
31 Successful Long Passes 20
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 38
7 Key Passes 9

Defensive

9 Tackles 21
58 Duels Won 61
11 Interceptions 12
2 Saves 6

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 12
5 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

11 Fouls 16
1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : João António Ferreira Gonçalves

Starting XI ▼

99
Daniel Alexis Leite Figueira
Daniel Alexis Leite Figueira Goalkeeper
6.94
2
José Carlos Teixeira Lopes dos Reis Gonçalves
José Carlos Teixeira Lopes dos Reis Gonçalves Defender
6.79
3
Ghislain Konan
Ghislain Konan Defender
6.72
39
Buatu
Buatu Defender
6.8
48
Antonio Espigares Morillas
Antonio Espigares Morillas Defender
6.74
5
Facundo Agustín Cáseres
Facundo Agustín Cáseres Midfielder
6.79
6
Zé Carlos
Zé Carlos
Midfielder73'
6.64
10
Luís André Leite Esteves
Luís André Leite Esteves Midfielder
7.23
32
Martín Fernández Benítez
Martín Fernández Benítez
Midfielder73'
6.47
27
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales Midfielder
6.79
11
Joelson Fernandes
Joelson Fernandes
Attacker63'
6.77
77
Murilo de Souza Costa
Murilo de Souza Costa Midfielder
6.99
95
Santiago García González
Santiago García González Midfielder
7.15
23
Héctor Hernández
Héctor Hernández
Attacker79'
7.16
89
Gustavo Miguel Pereira de Sousa Varela
Gustavo Miguel Pereira de Sousa Varela Attacker
6.75
29
Carlos Eduardo Borges Parente
Carlos Eduardo Borges Parente
Attacker79'
6.64
Referee : João António Ferreira Gonçalves

Starting XI ▼

27
Charles
Charles Goalkeeper
6.66
2
Maga
Maga Defender
6.66
66
Tony Strata
Tony Strata
Defender84'
6.66
4
Óscar Rivas
Óscar Rivas Defender
6.97
13
João Mendes
João Mendes Defender
6.74
28
Thiago Balieiro
Thiago Balieiro Defender
6.66
16
Beni Mukendi
Beni Mukendi Midfielder
6.84
20
Samu
Samu Midfielder
6.9
26
Rodrigo Abascal
Rodrigo Abascal
Defender84'
6.95
23
Diogo Sousa
Diogo Sousa Midfielder
6.8
30
Gonçalo Nogueira
Gonçalo Nogueira
Midfielder64'
6.85
48
Noah Jose Saviolo
Noah Jose Saviolo Midfielder
6.75
88
Miguel Nogueira
Miguel Nogueira Midfielder
6.77
19
Oumar Camara
Oumar Camara
Attacker64'
6.73
11
Gustavo Silva
Gustavo Silva Attacker
6.84
7
Nélson Oliveira
Nélson Oliveira
Attacker74'
6.56

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
José Carlos Teixeira Lopes dos Reis Gonçalves
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+6'
84'
Event
Rodrigo Abascal → Samu
9th Substitution
84'
Event
Tony Strata → Maga
10th Substitution
Event
Ghislain Konan
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
83'
83'
Event
Charles
Time wasting / 2nd Yellowcard
81'
Event
Thiago Balieiro
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Héctor Hernández → Santiago García González
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Carlos Eduardo Borges Parente → Gustavo Miguel Pereira de Sousa Varela
7th Substitution
79'
74'
Event
Nélson Oliveira → Gustavo Silva
6th Substitution
Event
Zé Carlos → Facundo Agustín Cáseres
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Martín Fernández Benítez → Luís André Leite Esteves
5th Substitution
73'
66'
Event
Gustavo Silva
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
64'
Event
Oumar Camara → Miguel Nogueira
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Gonçalo Nogueira → Diogo Sousa
3rd Substitution
Event
Joelson Fernandes → Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
1st Substitution
63'
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Gustavo Silva
Goal disallowed

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with Gil Vicente losing 0-1 to Vitoria Guimaraes.
90
Update Update
Foul by Zé Carlos of Gil Vicente.
90
Update Update
Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Zé Carlos of Gil Vicente receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Charles.
90
Attempt Attempt
Antonio Espigares' header from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal by Charles. The attempt was assisted by Murilo de Souza's cross.
90
Update Update
Foul by Zé Carlos for Gil Vicente.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Tony Strata of Vitoria Guimaraes.
86
Update Update
Martín Fernández from Gil Vicente wins a free kick on the left wing.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Rodrigo Abascal comes on for Samu.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Tony Strata comes on for Miguel Maga.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ghislain Konan of Gil Vicente receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
83
Update Update
Oumar Camara from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick on the right wing.
83
Update Update
Foul by Ghislain Konan of Gil Vicente.
83
Update Update
Foul by Gonçalo Nogueira of Vitoria Guimaraes.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Charles from Vitoria Guimaraes receives a yellow card.
83
Update Update
Martín Fernández from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82
Corner Corner
Gil Vicente has been awarded a corner after Thiago Balieiro concedes.
82
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Héctor Hernández of Gil Vicente heads the ball from very close range but it goes too high. The chance was assisted by Murilo de Souza with a cross after a corner.
82
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Héctor Hernández from Gil Vicente has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Beni.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Thiago Balieiro of Vitoria Guimaraes.
81
Update Update
Carlos Eduardo from Gil Vicente wins a free kick on the left wing.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Thiago Balieiro of Vitoria Guimaraes receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Carlos Eduardo comes on for Gustavo Varela.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Héctor Hernández comes on for Santi García.
78
Corner Corner
Vitoria Guimaraes win a corner after Ghislain Konan concedes.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Nélson Oliveira comes on for Gustavo Silva due to an injury.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Nélson Oliveira comes on for Gustavo Silva due to an injury.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Zé Carlos II comes on for Facundo Cáseres.
73
Update Update
Gustavo Varela from Gil Vicente is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Foul committed by Thiago Balieiro of Vitoria Guimaraes.
73
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Martín Fernández comes on for Luís Esteves.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after João Mendes concedes.
70
Update Update
Charles from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Jonathan Buatu of Gil Vicente.
69
Update Update
Santi García's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Murilo de Souza's cross.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Beni.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Gustavo Silva.
69
Corner Corner
Gil Vicente wins a corner after Beni concedes.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vitoria Guimaraes takes the lead 1-0 against Gil Vicente. Gustavo Silva scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Gonçalo Nogueira.
65
Attempt Attempt
Oumar Camara from Vitoria Guimaraes misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just to the right of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Samu.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Oumar Camara comes on for Miguel Nogueira.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Gonçalo Nogueira comes on for Diogo Sousa.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Joelson Fernandes comes on for Agustín Moreira.
63
Corner Corner
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left after a corner.
62
Corner Corner
Gil Vicente wins a corner after Thiago Balieiro concedes.
62
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Varela's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Ghislain Konan's cross.
61
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes.
60
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Noah Saviolo provided the assist.
58
Corner Corner
Gustavo Varela of Gil Vicente misses an attempt with a header from very close range, sending it just a bit too high. The chance was assisted by Murilo de Souza, who delivered a cross following a corner.
57
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Luís Esteves from Gil Vicente has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Charles from Vitoria Guimaraes.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Charles.
57
Attempt Attempt
Agustín Moreira's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Samu of Vitoria Guimaraes.
54
Update Update
Facundo Cáseres from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after Jonathan Buatu concedes.
52
Corner Corner
Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right after a corner.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after a concession by Jonathan Buatu.
49
Update Update
Luís Esteves from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the attacking half.
49
Update Update
Foul by Beni of Vitoria Guimaraes.
48
Update Update
Foul by Zé Carlos for Gil Vicente.
48
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Attempt Attempt
Samu's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
45
Update Update
Foul by João Mendes of Vitoria Guimaraes.
45
Update Update
Diogo Sousa of Vitoria Guimaraes is caught offside.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score at Gil Vicente 0, Vitoria Guimaraes 0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Murilo de Souza from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Corner Corner
Vitoria Guimaraes wins a corner after Antonio Espigares concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Silva's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Thiago Balieiro.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match at 0-0 between Gil Vicente and Vitoria Guimaraes.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Noah Saviolo of Vitoria Guimaraes.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a concession by Gustavo Silva.
43
Update Update
Luís Esteves from Gil Vicente wins a free kick on the right wing.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Zé Carlos of Gil Vicente.
41
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Foul committed by Noah Saviolo of Vitoria Guimaraes.
38
Update Update
Facundo Cáseres from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustavo Silva of Vitoria Guimaraes.
37
Update Update
Santi García from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Update Update
Foul by Beni of Vitoria Guimaraes.
37
Update Update
Agustín Moreira of Gil Vicente is caught offside.
36
Update Update
VAR decision confirms no goal. The match remains 0-0 between Gil Vicente and Vitoria Guimaraes.
36
Update Update
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains 0-0 between Gil Vicente and Vitoria Guimaraes.
33
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Vitoria Guimaraes takes the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from Gustavo Silva from the center of the box into the center of the goal.
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vitoria Guimaraes takes the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from the center of the box by Gustavo Silva.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Antonio Espigares of Gil Vicente.
32
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
31
Update Update
Miguel Maga of Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31
Update Update
Foul by Agustín Moreira of Gil Vicente.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after a foul by Charles.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gil Vicente after Óscar Rivas concedes.
28
Attempt Attempt
Diogo Sousa's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Samu.
27
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Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Facundo Cáseres of Gil Vicente.
26
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Daniel Figueira of Gil Vicente.
24
Update Update
Santi García from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Thiago Balieiro of Vitoria Guimaraes.
21
Update Update
Murilo de Souza from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
21
Update Update
Foul by João Mendes of Vitoria Guimaraes.
16
Update Update
Foul by Óscar Rivas of Vitoria Guimaraes.
16
Update Update
Gustavo Varela from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Samu of Vitoria Guimaraes.
16
Update Update
Santi García from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes.
13
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Murilo de Souza from Gil Vicente has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is saved.
11
Update Update
Foul by Facundo Cáseres of Gil Vicente.
11
Update Update
Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Luís Esteves from Gil Vicente wins a free kick on the left wing.
10
Update Update
Foul by Miguel Maga of Vitoria Guimaraes.
7
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Agustín Moreira from Gil Vicente.
6
Update Update
Agustín Moreira of Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6
Update Update
Foul by Miguel Maga of Vitoria Guimaraes.
2
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
1
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
1
Update Update
Foul by Zé Carlos for Gil Vicente.

CONCLUSION

Vitória Guimarães' 1-0 triumph over Gil Vicente exemplifies how precision trumps possession in tight contests. The visitors, despite lower ball control, delivered when it mattered most post-halftime, capitalizing on Gil Vicente's profligacy. This significant deviation reinforces football's volatility, rewarding the stronger side's resolve. For Gil Vicente, the blank scoreline at home signals areas for improvement in chance creation. Vitória Guimarães gains momentum, potentially elevating their league aspirations amid a schedule of challenges ahead.

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