Gil Vicente welcome Farense to the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos in Primeira Liga on Saturday. The hosts want to move away from the relegation zone, while the visitors are in a more dire situation.
With four matches remaining, both teams are more than 40 points behind the top spot as they look to avoid the drop. Gilistas are 14th with 29 points – five points and two places above the relegation zone.
Farense, meanwhile, are bottom of the table – 18th out of 18 teams - with four wins in 30 outings. They have lost 17 times, which leaves them tied on 21 points with 17th-placed Boavista. The visitors are eying qualification for the relegation play-off, which is likely their only route to survival.
Leões de Faro finished 10th last season. The departure of head coach Jose Mota in September while they were bottom of the table and arrival of Toze Marreco have had no changes to their fortunes.
Gil Vicente vs Farense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Gil have won twice and lost twice in their last five matches with Farense.
- The hosts have won twice and lost once in their last five home matches with Farense.
- Gil have lost their last five home matches across competitions.
- Farense have won once and lost twice in their last five road outings.
- Gil have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches, while Farense have won once and lost thrice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Gil: W-L-L-W-L; Farense: L-W-D-L-L
Gil Vicente vs Farense Prediction
Gil are relatively in better shape than the visitors. They enjoy have home advantage. Farense, meanwhile, have their backs against the wall. Another defeat could seal their top-flight fate.
Gil are expected to come out on top based on their superior form and home advantage.
Prediction: Gil 3-1 Farense
Gil Vicente vs Farense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Gil
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Gil to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Farense to score - Yes