Gil Vicente vs. Santa Clara: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Mar 15, 2025

Two teams facing contrasting challenges clash in Primeira Liga gameweek 26 as Gil Vicente host Santa Clara at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

• Gil Vicente are struggling in 14th place, barely above the relegation playoff zone, and are winless in their last six league matches.
• Santa Clara, on the other hand, sit in 5th place but have lost momentum in the European race, failing to win in their last four games.

With both teams desperate for points, expect a hard-fought encounter.

⚡ Interesting Fact:

Santa Clara have the chance to complete their first-ever Primeira Liga double over Gil Vicente since the 2002-03 season.

🔍 Team Analysis

🔴 Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente have endured a tough run of form, but they showed resilience last week by salvaging a 1-1 draw against Estoril Praia under new manager César Peixoto. The result halted a five-match losing streak but still leaves them dangerously close to the relegation playoff spot.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: ❌❌❌❌🤝
⚽ Last match: 1-1 vs. Estoril Praia (A)

⭐ Key Players:

• Santi García – Scored the equaliser last weekend and remains a crucial attacking threat.
• Félix Correia – The club’s top scorer (6 goals), known for scoring early in matches.
• Kanya Fujimoto – A creative playmaker with 5 goals this season.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Sphephelo Sithole (ligament injury)

🏟 Home Form (Primeira Liga):

✅ Wins: 4 | 🤝 Draws: 4 | ❌ Losses: 3

Gil Vicente have lost their last two home games but have not gone three consecutive home matches without a win this season.

⚪ Santa Clara

Santa Clara’s European dream is slipping, as they have alternated between draws and losses in their last four matches. Last weekend, they let a lead slip late against Moreirense, drawing 1-1 at home.

A key issue has been poor finishing, with only 1 goal in their last four matches.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: ✅❌🤝❌🤝
⚽ Last match: 1-1 vs. Moreirense (H)

⭐ Key Players:

• Vinícius Lopes – Santa Clara’s top scorer (8 goals), including six match-openers.
• Sidney Lima – Scored in the last match against Gil Vicente.
• Diogo Calila – Provides width and attacking support from the wing.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Pedro Pacheco (knee)
❓ Wendel Silva (fitness concerns, yet to feature)

🚀 Away Form (Primeira Liga):

✅ Wins: 5 | 🤝 Draws: 2 | ❌ Losses: 5

Santa Clara have struggled against relegation-threatened teams, failing to score in two of their last three away matches (0-0 vs. Estrela, 0-1 vs. Boavista).

⚔️ Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

✅ Santa Clara 2-1 Gil Vicente – Oct 2024 (Primeira Liga)
🤝 Gil Vicente 1-1 Santa Clara – Apr 2023 (Primeira Liga)
✅ Santa Clara 2-0 Gil Vicente – Nov 2022 (Primeira Liga)

🔹 Key Stats:

• Santa Clara have not lost to Gil Vicente in their last 3 meetings (W2, D1).
• Gil Vicente have won 2 of their last 3 home games against Santa Clara.
• Santa Clara have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches.

🎯 Prediction (Goal.mu/Mauri.bet)

⚽ Prediction: Gil Vicente 1-1 Santa Clara

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Santa Clara’s poor finishing and Gil Vicente’s defensive struggles suggest a tight match with limited goals.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: No ✅

• Santa Clara have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 games.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals ✅

• Gil Vicente’s last 3 matches have all seen under 2.5 goals.

📌 First Goal Scorer: Vinícius Lopes ✅

• He has scored six opening goals this season.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0) ✅

• Both teams have struggled to score early in recent games.

🏆 Possible Lineups

🔴 Gil Vicente (4-3-3):

🧤 Andrew
🛡️ Cruz – Fernandes – Josué Sá – Ze Carlos
⚡ Fujimoto – Bamba – Marques
🔥 García – Aguirre – Correia

⚪ Santa Clara (3-4-3):

🧤 Batista
🛡️ Venancio – Lima – MT
⚡ Calila – Firmino – Serginho – Soares
🔥 Ricardinho – Silva – Lopes

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: March 15, 2025
🏟 Venue: Estádio Cidade de Barcelos
⏰ Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM UK Time

🔍 Final Verdict:

Gil Vicente need points to escape relegation, while Santa Clara must win to revive their European hopes. With both teams struggling for form, a draw seems the likeliest outcome.

Will Santa Clara finally find their scoring boots, or will Gil Vicente’s home advantage keep them in the fight for survival?

🔥 What’s your prediction? Drop your thoughts below!

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