Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Sporting CP 09.12.2023 Prediction: Liga Portugal

Match Overview

The thirteenth round of the Liga Portugal will witness an interesting game between Vitoria de Guimaraes and Sporting CP at the Estadio Dom Alfonso Henrique on Saturday. The visiting side will bring with them a whirlwind to this stadium, but the hosts need to be aware of this threat and then prepare themselves accordingly. Their defenders need to be on point.

Key Highlights 

One must remember that Vitoria de Guimaraes have been ranked 6th in goals scored per match (1.7 goals) this season. At the same time, they are also ranked 9th in shots on target per match (4.2 shots). What will give the supporters a lot of confidence is that Alisson Safira has the most shots on target per match for Vitoria de Guimaraes (1.4).

Injury Report

Mikkel Villanueva is the only player who is missing in action for Vitoria de Guimaraes whereas Sporting CP will have to make do without the services of Ivan Fresneda and Daniel Braganca in this game owing to injuries.

Prediction

Sporting CP, who are the downright favourites to win this game, are ranked 2nd in goals scored per match (2.2 goals). Sporting CP haven't lost to Vitoria de Guimaraes in their last 9 meetings (8 wins and one drawn encounter). Their star player Marcus Edwards is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (9). We expect Sporting CP to win this game.