Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Sporting CP prediction 23.12.2025 | Primeira Liga

Vitória de Guimarães have shown competitive resilience this season, posting a mixed run of results that includes several positive outcomes, particularly on home soil. Overall, their 2025/26 Liga Portugal record stands at six wins, three draws, and five defeats, reflecting a side capable of challenging stronger opposition on occasion. At Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, their home form has been notable, with multiple league victories and just one defeat, while matches in Guimarães have often produced goals - in 57% of home league games this season, the total goals have exceeded 2.5.

Luís Pinto’s men are currently enjoying a four-match unbeaten run in Liga Portugal, although a 1-0 defeat to AVS in the cup competition earlier this week could have a negative psychological impact heading into this fixture.

In terms of injuries, reports indicate that right-back Bruno Gaspar and centre-back Toni Borevkovic remain unavailable until mid-January, significantly limiting Guimarães’ defensive options.

Sporting CP enter the match with one of the strongest offensive and defensive profiles in the league. They have collected 11 wins, two draws, and just one defeat from 14 Liga Portugal fixtures, scoring an average of 2.52 goals per match while conceding fewer than one goal per game.

Sporting’s recent form includes an emphatic 6-0 league win over AVS and a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Santa Clara in Round 5 of the Portuguese Cup. They have also continued to produce competitive performances in Europe, although they were defeated away to Bayern München in the UEFA Champions League a couple of weeks ago.

Squad availability remains a concern for head coach Rui Borges, with absentees including defenders Gonçalo Inácio, Eduardo Quaresma, and Nuno Santos, as well as midfielder Daniel Bragança.