Gil Vicente have opened the season with two wins from two games without conceding a single goal, while Famalicao remain winless across their first three league matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Given Famalicao's modest scoring rate of 0.7 goals per game and Gil Vicente's defensive solidity, backing the visitors to secure at least a point via the double chance market offers strong coverage.
Famalicao vs GIL Vicente prediction
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Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -3 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 2W-2D-0L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs GIL Vicente or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Famalicao host Gil Vicente in Primeira Liga action with both sides experiencing contrasting openings to the league campaign. The hosts sit 14th in the standings after taking a single point from their opening three fixtures (D1, L2), most recently falling 1-0 away to Santa Clara. Famalicao have averaged 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game so far.
Gil Vicente enter the match in strong early form, having secured consecutive victories to open their league campaign without conceding a goal. Sitting 5th in the table with 6 points from two matches following wins against Rio Ave (1-0) and Casa Pia (2-0), the visitors will look to continue their momentum behind key contributor Héctor Hernández, who has registered two goals and one assist.
The historical record shows competitive balance with Famalicao winning 3, Gil Vicente winning 2, and 4 draws across their last 9 meetings. However, Gil Vicente claimed a decisive 5-0 victory in the most recent head-to-head encounter in February 2026.
Key factors
- Gil Vicente have kept clean sheets in both of their opening league matches, winning 1-0 and 2-0.
- Famalicao are winless in their first three league games with 1 draw and 2 defeats.
- Gil Vicente won the most recent head-to-head clash 5-0 in February 2026.
- Famalicao have scored just 2 goals in 3 league games, averaging 0.7 goals per match.
- Across the 9 recorded head-to-head fixtures, 4 have ended in draws with an average of 2.33 total goals per game.
Statistical comparison
Famalicao at home vs GIL Vicente awayKey players this season
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Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Santa ClaraPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 5 | +6 | 11 |
| 4 | BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 4 | +11 | 10 |
| 5 | AroucaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 5 | +4 | 10 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 7 | SC Braga | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 8 | Maritimo | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 9 | Estrela | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 12 | Nacional | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Moreirense | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| 14 | Famalicao | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 16 | EstorilLiga Portugal (Relegation) | 5 | -5 | 2 |
| 17 | AlvercaRelegation - Liga Portugal 2 | 5 | -5 | 2 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Famalicao have won 3 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 1.9 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-30Famalicao 0-0 GIL Vicente
- 2026-02-01GIL Vicente 5-0 Famalicao
- 2025-08-24Famalicao 0-0 GIL Vicente
- 2025-02-17GIL Vicente 0-2 Famalicao
- 2024-09-14Famalicao 1-1 GIL Vicente
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