Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP prediction 02.01.2026 | Liga Portugal Betclic

Gil Vicente enter this match with mixed form. Recent results indicate a succession of draws - four consecutive draws and one defeat in their last five outings - underscoring their difficulty in converting promising positions into victories. Across those five matches, Gil Vicente have scored five goals (an average of 1.0 per game) while conceding six (approximately 1.2 per game), suggesting defensive solidity compensating for limited attacking productivity. However, their ability to avoid defeat has seen César Peixoto’s men climb into the top four of the league standings, which, as things stand, would secure Gil Vicente qualification for the UEFA Conference League.

Specific injury news ahead of this encounter is limited in publicly available sources, although some prediction outlets have highlighted potential absence concerns, such as M. Bamba’s injury situation, with no clear return date. Forward Pablo Felipe is enjoying an outstanding league campaign for Gil Vicente, having scored 10 goals in 13 appearances - accounting for nearly 50 percent of the club’s total goal tally.

Sporting CP are enjoying a strong campaign, currently sitting second in the Liga Portugal standings with 41 points and boasting the league’s best goal difference at +38. Recent form has been excellent, with four wins from their last five matches, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Rio Ave in their most recent outing, highlighting both attacking efficiency and defensive organisation. Rui Borges’ men have averaged 3.5 goals per game across their last three league fixtures, which should serve as a clear warning sign for the hosts ahead of Friday’s encounter.

There are no major injury concerns currently reported, and the presumptive starting lineup includes attacking talents such as Luis Suárez, Maximiliano Araújo, and Francisco Trincão, supported by a strong midfield core. Luis Suárez has been Sporting’s standout attacking figure this season, registering 14 league goals in 16 appearances.