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
Key match information
Gil Vicente played Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 2 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Gil Vicente: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. Sporting CP: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gil Vicente scores 1.31 and concedes 0.69 goals per match. Sporting CP scores 2.88 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gil Vicente 31%, Sporting CP 44%. Over 2.5: Gil Vicente 25%, Sporting CP 69%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting CP has higher xG: 2.20 vs 1.50. Gil Vicente: 13.9 shots per match, Sporting CP: 19.6.
Match halves
Gil Vicente: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.44. Sporting CP: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 1.69.
Goals by minute
Gil Vicente: 31-45+ (9 goals). Sporting CP: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sporting CP is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Gil Vicente · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.31 goals / match - Gil Vicente · 2.88 goals / match - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.69 goals / match - Gil Vicente · 0.5 goals / match - Sporting CP
Gil Vicente scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 matches).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of matches (16 of 16 matches), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gil Vicente
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Gil Vicente · 2.06 pts / match - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 44%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 81%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Gil Vicente
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.