Gil Vicente have displayed defensive solidity across the opening weeks of the season, conceding zero goals in three league games and winning both of their home fixtures. Academico Viseu have not won any of their four matches so far, though they have managed score draws in both away outings. Gil Vicente holding home advantage and superior defensive organisation makes them well-equipped to take at least a point from this fixture.
GIL Vicente vs Academico Viseu prediction
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Last 4 matches · 2W-2D-0L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -4 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs GIL Vicente or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Gil Vicente enter round five of the Primeira Liga in positive form, sitting sixth in the table with seven points from their opening three fixtures. The Barcelos side have built their early success on resolute defending, recording three consecutive clean sheets with zero goals conceded. At home, they have taken maximum points courtesy of a 1-0 win over Rio Ave and a 2-0 victory against Casa Pia.
Academico Viseu travel following a mixed start to their campaign, currently occupying 15th place with two points from four matches. While they have suffered defeats at home against Santa Clara and FC Porto without scoring, their away performances have proved far more competitive, earning 2-2 draws on the road against both Benfica and Maritimo.
With Gil Vicente yet to concede this season and showing reliable form on their home turf, they appear well-positioned to maintain their unbeaten start against a visiting side still seeking their first league victory.
Key factors
- Gil Vicente have kept clean sheets in all three league matches this season, conceding zero goals
- Gil Vicente have won both of their home league games with a combined scoreline of 3-0
- Academico Viseu are winless in four league fixtures, registering two draws and two defeats
- Academico Viseu have conceded eight goals in four league matches, averaging two conceded per game
- Academico Viseu have scored four goals across their two away games, securing 2-2 draws at Benfica and Maritimo
Statistical comparison
GIL Vicente at home vs Academico Viseu awayKey players this season
Academico Viseu
- C. Kahraman2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
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 |
| 10 | Academico Viseu | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 12 | Nacional | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Moreirense | 4 | -4 | 4 |
Head-to-head
Full record →the last 6 meetings are split 2-2 with 2 drawn, averaging 2.0 goals a game.
- 2025-10-18Academico Viseu 2-1 GIL Vicente
- 2021-01-14GIL Vicente 3-2 Academico Viseu
- 2018-04-29Academico Viseu 1-0 GIL Vicente
- 2017-12-16GIL Vicente 0-0 Academico Viseu
- 2017-02-05Academico Viseu 1-2 GIL Vicente
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