Sporting will host Gil Vicente in Lisbon in the upcoming round of Primeira Liga on Sunday, 4 May.
Will we see an easy win for the home team in this match or can the guests put up a fight against the defending champions? Read our
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Sporting vs Gil Vicente prediction: A hard-fought win for the hosts
Key stats
- Sporting Lisbon have gone under 2.5 total goals in half of their last six games in all competitions.
- Gil Vicente have gone under 2.5 total goals in three of their last four matches.
- Victor Gyokeres has 38 goals in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Sporting 2-0 Gil Vicente
While Gil Vicente enter this game after two wins in a row in the league, they don't stand much of a chance against Sporting, who are in dire need of a win as they battle for the title with Benfica.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sporting Lisbon are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.50%
- DRAW: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.80%
- AWAY: 18/1 (19.00) – 5.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's pretty clear from the Sporting vs Gil Vicente odds that the hosts are the expected winners. In fact, the bookies have little doubt about the outcome of this game since Sporting have a nearly 90% chance to win the match, according to the odds.
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Most recent H2Hs: Gil Vicente's struggles set to continue?
In the last five duels between these teams, Sporting Lisbon have won three times, along with a couple of draws.
In fact, Gil Vicente have only managed to beat Sporting once in their last 15 duels, and if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams, Sporting have a convincing advantage: 34-9-7.
Portugal Cup 27/02/25
Gil Vicente
Sporting
Portugal Cup 05/02/25
Gil Vicente
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/12/24
Gil Vicente
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/24
Gil Vicente
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/12/23
Sporting
Gil Vicente
Sporting preview: In a tight race to defend their title
Despite winning seven of their last eight matches in Primeira Liga, Sporting couldn't pull away from their city rivals Benfica as the two teams remain tied at the top of the standings. Sporting are currently ahead on goal difference, but they are only three goals ahead, which means we are bound for a photo finish in this title race.
Joao Simoes, Nuno Santos, and Daniel Braganca are all set to miss this match through injuries.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Diomande, Inacio, Quaresma, Araujo, Debast, Morita, Catamo, Pote, Gyokeres & Trincao
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Benfica
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
W
Gil Vicente
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Boavista
0
Sporting
5
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
W
Rio Ave
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Moreirense
1
Sporting
3
Gil Vicente preview: Finally found their piece
With a couple of wins over Nacional and Farense, Gil Vicente have managed to create a solid separation between them and the relegation zone since they're now eight points ahead of the first team in it. With only three rounds left in the season, that means that they've pretty much secured their place in the top flight for next season.
Meanwhile, Sergio Bermejo, Ruben Fernandes, and Sandro Cruz are all doubtful for this match.
Predicted lineup: Andrew (GK), Cruz, Mawesi, Elimbi, Carlos, Fujimoto, Garcia, Caseres, Bermejo, Aguirre & Corriea
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Arouca
1
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
L
Sporting
2
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
W
SC Farense
0
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Nacional
0
Gil Vicente
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/04/25
L
Guimaraes
1
Gil Vicente
0
Player to watch: Victor Gyokeres
With 38 goals in the league this season, Gyokeres somehow managed to top his last season when he had 29 goals and won the title with Sporting while claiming the title of Primeira Liga's top scorer as well.
This season, the Swedish striker has completely dominated the competition, but his team is in a close title race and they'll need Gyokeres to keep finding the net if they want to win back-to-back championships.