Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 17/03/2022, 05:49  by Indran | Modified on 17/03/2022 at 06:49 in Liga Portugal Predictions

Vitoria Guimaraes and Sporting Portugal meet at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in this Portuguese Premier league match. The hosts are currently in 6th position with 36 points while the defending champions are in second position with 64 points. Vitoria Guimaraes are coming of two wins in their last two matches which has seen them climb to sixth spot on the table. They are however nine points behind the Europa League qualifying spots. Vitoria Guimaraes have been difficult to beat at home and have only lost 3 matches on their home turf all season. They have won three of their last four home matches. The home team have not won in their last six meetings with Sporting, losing five and drawing one match. The last time they beat Sporting was in a home win in 2018.

Sporting are coming of a 2-0 win against Moreirense in their last match. This win extended their unbeaten run to seven league matches. They are still six points behind leaders Porto with both teams having played 26 matches. Sporting are also enjoying a great run away from home as they are unbeaten in their last five league matches on the road. They need to win this match to keep the pressure on Porto and also hope that the leaders drop points along the way. Sporting have only suffered two losses this season and both these defeats have come in away matches but they will be confident to win this match as they have an excellent record against Vitoria Guimaraes.