Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Sporting CP boasts superior form and quality this campaign, currently sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors have been utterly dominant on the road—posting an 88% win rate, averaging 2.38 goals scored per game, and conceding a mere 0.63 goals. Gil Vicente is enduring a slump, remaining winless in their last 5 fixtures (0 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss) while averaging just 0.8 points per game. Key metrics such as possession (48% vs 64%), shot conversion rate (9% vs 13%), and Expected Goals (1.58 vs 2.02 xG) heavily favor Sporting. Although Gil Vicente holds a decent home record (57% win rate), the visitors' qualitative advantage and stellar away form (an unbeaten run of 7 matches on the road) make them the clear favorites for this encounter.
Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gil Vicente played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 2, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Gil Vicente has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Gil Vicente scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 0.69. Sporting CP scores 2.88 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Gil Vicente's games and 44% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 69%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.20 to 1.50 per game. Gil Vicente takes 13.9 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 19.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Gil Vicente leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gil Vicente's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sporting CP boasts superior form and quality this campaign, currently sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors have been utterly dominant on the road—posting an 88% win rate, averaging 2.38 goals scored per game, and conceding a mere 0.63 goals. Gil Vicente is enduring a slump, remaining winless in their last 5 fixtures (0 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss) while averaging just 0.8 points per game. Key metrics such as possession (48% vs 64%), shot conversion rate (9% vs 13%), and Expected Goals (1.58 vs 2.02 xG) heavily favor Sporting. Although Gil Vicente holds a decent home record (57% win rate), the visitors' qualitative advantage and stellar away form (an unbeaten run of 7 matches on the road) make them the clear favorites for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Gil Vicente | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting CP is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Gil Vicente · 2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting CP is 120% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Gil Vicente · 2.88 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.69 goals / game - Gil Vicente · 0.5 goals / game - Sporting CP
Gil Vicente scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (16 of 16 meczów), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gil Vicente
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sporting CP is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Gil Vicente · 2.06 pts / game - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 44%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 81%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +8 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Gil Vicente
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Gil Vicente | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.70 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 45% | • 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 53% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 31% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Gil Vicente 1:1 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP?
Gil Vicente score 1.31 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.88. The Liga NOS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Gil Vicente's matches and 44% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Gil Vicente and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Gil Vicente have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.