The match between Gil Vicente and Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga is scheduled for January 2, 2026. The 1X2 odds clearly favor Sporting CP: a win for them is priced at 1.56, a draw at 4.21, and a win for Gil Vicente at 6.55. The probabilities are distributed as follows: a win for Gil Vicente - 14.80%, a draw - 23.03%, and a win for Sporting CP - 62.16%. This distribution reflects confidence in Sporting CP's attacking strength and their recent stability, while highlighting the challenging task ahead for Gil Vicente.
In their last five matches, Gil Vicente has an average possession of 57.6%, with 2.6 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Sporting CP averages 56.2% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 0.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Gil Vicente played as follows: December 28, 2025 - Arouca vs. Gil Vicente 2-2, December 20, 2025 - Gil Vicente vs. Rio Ave 2-2, December 13, 2025 - Casa Pia vs. Gil Vicente 1-1. Sporting CP's last three matches ended as follows: December 28, 2025 - Sporting CP vs. Rio Ave 4-0, December 23, 2025 - Vitória Guimarães vs. Sporting CP 1-4, December 18, 2025 - Santa Clara vs. Sporting CP 2-3. In their head-to-head on May 4, 2025, Sporting CP defeated Gil Vicente 2-1.
Over the last five games, Gil Vicente has an average of 2.2 goals per game, scoring 1 and conceding 1.2. Sporting CP impressively averages 4.8 goals, scoring 3.6 and conceding 1.2. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 2 out of 5 matches for Gil Vicente, and in all 5 matches for Sporting CP. In terms of halves, Gil Vicente saw over 1.5 goals in the first half 2 times out of 5, and in the second half 1 out of 5. Sporting CP had over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 times out of 5, and in the second half 5 out of 5. Gil Vicente most frequently scores between 0-15 minutes (40%), while conceding between 31-45 minutes (67%). Sporting CP scores most often between 46-60 minutes (31%) and concedes in two intervals: 31-45 and 76-90 minutes (29% each). Considering Sporting CP's high scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 goal matches, and strong half-time profiles, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.
Gil Vicente averages 8.4 corners per match, while Sporting CP averages 6. The over 9.5 corners occurred 4 times out of 5 for Gil Vicente and 1 out of 5 for Sporting CP. For a total of 13.5 corners, the odds are: over 13.5 - 2.90, under 13.5 - 1.38. Gil Vicente's high average corners suggest considering bets on higher corner totals, especially if the game sees possession and attacking play dominance. Meanwhile, Sporting CP's lower average could balance the overall total. It is reasonable to expect at least 12-13 corners in this match, given both teams' attacking styles and recent statistics.
Sportwars.net prediction for the match Gil Vicente vs. Sporting CP, 2026-01-02 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 2.01. Exact score: 0:3, odds 10.00.


