Vitória de Guimarães
Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio D. Afonso Henriques Tue 23 Dec 15:45
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Vitória vs Sporting

Vitória take on second-placed Sporting at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 23 December.

Bet on the Underdogs to Cover the Line

We like the look of Vitória with a +1.25 goal start against Sporting. It means the Asian Handicap stake is split between +1 and +1.5, with attractive odds of -119 that the home team are able to flourish.

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Sporting Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Vitória de Guimarães won their last game. It was on their travels where Rio Ave were beaten 1-0 at Estadio dos Arcos. Luis Pinto's team had the majority of the ball boasting 57% possession and three shots on target, with Oumar Camara getting the all-important goal in the 35th minute.

Sporting CP claimed a home victory in their previous game. A dominant 6-0 win occurred against AVS at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Lisbon side had fourteen shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, with Luis Suarez and Maximiliano Araujo scoring two apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sporting are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Vitória. In their last clash, hosts Sporting came out with a 2-0 victory at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The past 10 H2H matches have involved eight Sporting wins, one Vitória victory and one draw.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Sporting logo Sporting 20 16 3 1 54 11 43 54:11 51
9 Vitória logo Vitória 20 8 4 8 21 27 -6 21:27 28
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Vitória – Last 10 League Games

Vitória have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Conquerors have averaged 47.7% possession, 357.7 passes and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Oumar Camara leads the way with 3 goals, with Nelson Oliveira and Alioune Ndoye scoring 2 each. Rodrigo Abascal is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Juan Diego Castillo has 5 clean sheets.

Sporting – Last 10 League Games

Sporting have won 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.5 goals from 17.7 attempts and 7.5 shots on goal. Rui Borges' men average 62.2% possession, 556.7 passes, 6.6 corners in their favour and 2.6 corners against, while conceding 0.4 goals from 7.3 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.

Luis Suarez got 9 goals, Pedro Goncalves notched 6, while Maximiliano Araujo and two other players scored 2. Trincao is top assists provider with 4, while Rui Silva and Joao Virginia have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vitória confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Juan Diego Castillo (GK), Maga, Thiago Balieiro, Rodrigo Abascal, Joao Mendes, Goncalo Nogueira, Matija Mitrovic, Oumar Camara, Samu, Noah Saviolo, Alioune Ndoye.

Sporting confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Ivan Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Goncalo Inacio, Ricardo Mangas, Joao Simoes, Morten Hjulmand, Trincao, Fotis Ioannidis, Maximiliano Araujo, Luis Suarez.

Vitória vs Sporting Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Vitória vs Sporting betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a chance to get some insurance on the underdogs by backing Vitória +1.25. We’re happy to take them on the Asian Handicap at -119 when it comes to this Primeira Liga game.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Primeira Liga team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Vitória vs Sporting league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Vitória in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Vitória in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Vitória in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 2 consecutive games on the road.
Vitória +1.25 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vitória Vitória logo 1 - 1 Sporting logo Sporting

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +550 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Telmo Arcanjo To Score +850 BetMGM logo

Telmo Arcanjo (Vitória) can be wagered to score at +850. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -137 BetMGM logo

There has been three straight Vitória matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.20 corners in the previous five Sporting away games. There are odds of -137 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Vitória Logo Vitória
Total
9.00 5.00 4.00
Home
10.00 6.80 3.20
Away
8.40 4.10 4.30
Sporting Logo Sporting
Total
9.20 6.60 2.60
Home
8.10 6.10 2.00
Away
10.00 6.80 3.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Vitória +1.25 -119
Total Goals Under 2.5 -122
Total Corners Over 9.5 -137

If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Vitória to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, less than three goals to be registered accompanied by more than 9.5 corners to be taken.

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Vitória vs Sporting Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Running Scared of Sporting Win

For this Primeira Liga clash, Sporting CP are the -244 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 71% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Vitória de Guimarães, you will find +600 about this outsider.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Vitória are +540 here and the draw is +145, with Sporting on offer at -108.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -154.

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Luis Javier Suárez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Luis Javier Suárez is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +190. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals
Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)
First
-132
Anytime
+190
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Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)
First
+160
Anytime
+350
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Francisco Trincão (Sporting)
First
+230
Anytime
+500
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Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
First
+230
Anytime
+510
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Previous Ten Vitória Home Games Have Led to Four Wins

Vitória have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Sporting have gone unbeaten away in the last ten games. The Lisbon side have managed eight victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

The last meeting at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques saw Vitória and Sporting draw 4-4. The past 6 H2H meetings at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques have included three Sporting victories, two draws and one Vitória win.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Vitória logo Vitória Home Stats 4-3-3 2.80 1.50 1.30 7 3 5 5
Sporting logo Sporting Away Stats 8-2-0 2.70 2.20 0.50 5 5 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Vitória logo Vitória League Stats
Sporting logo Sporting League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Vitória vs Sporting Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Vitória vs Sporting team news beforehand. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga along with up-to-date injury news.

Vitória Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sporting Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Vitória Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

25 Juan Diego Castillo
2 Maga 28 Thiago Balieiro 26 Rodrigo Abascal 13 Joao Mendes
30 Goncalo Nogueira 6 Matija Mitrovic
19 Oumar Camara 20 Samu 48 Noah Saviolo
90 Alioune Ndoye
1 Rui Silva
22 Ivan Fresneda 72 Eduardo Quaresma 25 Goncalo Inacio 91 Ricardo Mangas
52 Joao Simoes 42 Morten Hjulmand
17 Trincao 89 Fotis Ioannidis 20 Maximiliano Araujo
97 Luis Suarez

Sporting Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Vitória Substitutes

  • 3Miguel Nobrega
  • 7Nelson Oliveira
  • 17Orest Lebedenko
  • 18Telmo Arcanjo
  • 22Fabio Blanco
  • 23Diogo Sousa
  • 27Charles
  • 66Tony Strata
  • 80Ricardo Rocha

Sporting Substitutes

  • 2Matheus
  • 5Hidemasa Morita
  • 12Joao Virginia
  • 13Georgios Vagiannidis
  • 14Giorgi Kochorashvili
  • 27Alisson Santos
  • 28Rodrigo Ribeiro
  • 58Flavio Goncalves
  • 70Salvador Blopa

Previous Vitória Lineups

13 Dec Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 0-1 Vitória
08 Dec Primeira Liga
Vitória 0-0 Gil Vicente
28 Nov Primeira Liga
Vitória 4-0 AVS
08 Nov Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-1 Vitória
01 Nov Primeira Liga
Vitória 0-3 Benfica
26 Oct Primeira Liga
Famalicão 2-0 Vitória

Previous Sporting Lineups

13 Dec Primeira Liga
Sporting 6-0 AVS
09 Dec Champions League
Bayern Munich 3-1 Sporting
05 Dec Primeira Liga
Benfica 1-1 Sporting
30 Nov Primeira Liga
Sporting 4-0 Estrela
26 Nov Champions League
Sporting 3-0 Club Brugge
08 Nov Primeira Liga
Santa Clara 1-2 Sporting

Injuries & Suspensions

Vitória Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maga Yellow cards
Oscar Rivas Other
Sporting Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matheus Red card (direc
Morten Hjulmand Yellow cards
Geovany Quenda Foot
Team Squads

Vitória Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Luis Pinto

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Rodrigo Abascal 26 D 13 1170 13 0 0 2 2 0
Maga 2 D 14 1106 14 0 0 0 3 0
Joao Mendes 13 D 13 1079 13 1 0 0 4 0
Oscar Rivas 4 D 11 990 11 0 1 0 1 0
Juan Diego Castillo 25 G 10 900 10 4 0 0 1 0

Sporting Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rui Borges

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Goncalo Inacio 25 D 14 1215 14 0 0 2 2 0
Trincao 17 F 14 1211 14 0 3 5 0 0
Morten Hjulmand 42 M 13 1157 13 1 2 2 3 0
Luis Suarez 97 F 14 1145 14 0 11 2 2 0
Rui Silva 24 G 12 1080 12 0 0 0 1 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 20 18 1 1 41:6 55
2 Sporting 20 16 3 1 54:11 51
3 Benfica 20 13 7 0 42:11 46
4 Gil Vicente 21 10 7 4 31:17 37
5 Braga 20 10 6 4 41:18 36
6 Estoril 21 8 6 7 43:35 30
7 Moreirense 21 9 3 9 27:29 30
8 Famalicão 20 8 5 7 24:19 29
9 Vitória 20 8 4 8 21:27 28
10 Alverca 20 7 3 10 20:34 24
11 Estrela 21 5 8 8 25:37 23
12 Nacional 20 5 5 10 27:30 20
13 Rio Ave 20 4 8 8 22:38 20
14 Arouca 20 5 5 10 23:44 20
15 Casa Pia 20 4 6 10 22:39 18
16 Santa Clara 21 4 5 12 16:26 17
17 Tondela 21 3 5 13 14:35 14
18 AVS 20 0 5 15 14:51 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sporting 10 8 1 1 32:4 25
2 Porto 9 8 1 0 19:2 25
3 Benfica 10 6 4 0 23:7 22
4 Gil Vicente 10 6 2 2 17:7 20
5 Estoril 11 5 4 2 23:16 19
6 Moreirense 10 6 1 3 15:13 19
7 Vitória 11 5 3 3 15:14 18
8 Braga 9 5 2 2 19:7 17
9 Alverca 11 5 2 4 10:15 17
10 Famalicão 10 4 2 4 16:8 14
11 Estrela 11 3 4 4 14:17 13
12 Santa Clara 11 3 2 6 9:12 11
13 Nacional 9 3 1 5 16:17 10
14 Rio Ave 10 2 3 5 10:18 9
15 Arouca 10 2 3 5 11:21 9
16 Casa Pia 10 1 5 4 12:19 8
17 Tondela 10 1 3 6 6:13 6
18 AVS 11 0 3 8 7:23 3