Tondela vs Gil Vicente Match Analysis and Prediction

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Tondela will welcome Gil Vicente to the Estadio Joao Cardoso in round 16 of the Primeira Liga on Tuesday, with hosts coming fresh from progressing into the semi-finals of the Taca de Portugal.

The Gold and Greens were left without a point once again in the Portuguese Primeira Liga as they allowed a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Pacos de Ferreira two Saturdays ago.

Tondela have now lost each of their last three league games, including a 5-2 loss to Vitoria de Guimaraes on December 11, while they have managed just three points from their last six outings.

With four victories and 10 defeats in 14 games, Tondela are currently 15th in the Primeira Liga standings, one point above Famalicao in the relegation playoff spot, and this is due to their defensive failures having conceded 29 so far.

However, they head into Tuesday’s game fresh off the back of securing their first-ever place in the quater-finals of the Taca de Portugal when they sealed a 3-1 victory over Estoril Praia through goals from Tiago Dantas, Juan Manuel Boselli and Daniel dos Anjos.

Meanwhile, Gil Vicente’s good form in the Primeira Liga came to an end last time out when they lost 3-0 against reigning champions Sporting Lisbon at the Estaio Cidade de Barcelos.

In a contest which saw both sides pick up red cards in the opening 22 minutes, Gil Vicente put on a fine defensive performance in the first half, but were overwhelmed after the break as Nuno Santos, Goncalo Inacio and Daniel Braganca scored to secure three points for the visitors.

Gil Vicente have now picked up 20 points from 15 games, having finished 11th in the league standings last season, and are currently 8th on the table, five points behind Estoril Praia in the final Conference League qualification spot.

Tondela vs Gil Vicente head to head

The two Portuguese outfits have previously met on six occasions in all competition, and Gil Vicente are leading with 3 victories while Tondela have won just once, and they have drawn twice. Tondela have scored 6 goals and conceded 8, with Gil Vicente winning in their last encounter.

Tondela 1-1 Gil Vicente 05/01/20

Gil Vicente 3-2 Tondela 14/07/20

Gil Vicente 1-1 Tondela 17/10/20

Tondela 1-0 Gil Vicente 28/02/21

Tondela 0-1 Gil Vicente 24/07/21

Tondela latest home form

Tondela have had an unstable form at home, as they lost their last Primeira Liga game, though they won their last home game in the Taca de Portugal. In their last five matches at home, they have won three and lost two, scoring 11 goals and conceding 8 in the process.

Tondela 1-3 Porto 23/10/21

Tondela 4-2 Maritimo 07/11/21

Tondela 3-1 Leixoes 22/11/21

Tondela 0-1 Pacos Ferreira 18/12/21

Tondela 3-1 Estoril 21/12/21

Tondela latest away form

Tondela have most recently been on a poor run of form away from home, as they have lost in all their last three away games in the Primeira Liga dating from October 29. Their last away victory came on October 16 when they defeated Camacha 2-1 in the Taca de Portugal.

Belenenses 0-2 Tondela 03/10/21

Camacha 1-2 Tondela 16/10/21

Arouca 2-0 Tondela 29/10/21

Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Tondela 28/11/21

Vitoria Guimaraes 5-2 Tondela 11/12/21

Gil Vicente latest home form

Gil Vicente have had an irregular run of form at home, having failed to register successive victories. They lost their last game at home 3-0 to Sporting Lisbon. In their last five, they have won one, drawn one and lost three, scoring 6 goals and conceding 7 in the process.

Gil Vicente 1-2 Porto 24/09/21

Gil Vicente 0-1 Sporting Braga 25/10/21

Gil Vicente 1-1 Arouca 05/11/21

Gil Vicente 4-0 Famalicao 05/12/21

Gil Vicente 0-3 Sporting Lisbon 18/12/21

Gil Vicente latest away form

The Gilistas have been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just three of their last ten matches in all competitions. They won in their last league away game off the back of a draw. In their last five, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.

Condeixa 0-5 Gil Vicente 17/10/21

Maritimo 1-2 Gil Vicente 31/10/21

Leca 1-0 Gil Vicente 20/11/21

Moreirense 2-2 Gil Vicente 26/11/21

Pacos Ferreira 0-1 Gil Vicente 10/12/21

Tondela news

Tondela will be missing the services of Jota Goncalves after the Portuguese youngstar picked up a severe knee injury back in September.

However, they will be boosted by the return of Jose Hernando, who sat out the game against Pacos de Ferreira through suspension after picking up a red card against Vitoria de Guimaraes on December 11.

Gil Vicente news

Gil Vicente will be without Joao Afonso as he continues his lengthy spell after picking a severe injury back in April.

Midfielder Kanya Fujimoto is also out of contention after he picked up a straight red in the game against Sporting Lisbon, and he could be replaced by Matheus Bueno in his second starting appearance of the season.

Prediction and Odds

Having picked up an encouraging cup victory last time out, Tondela will aim to maintain that momentum in the league where they have been struggling in form.

However, Gil Vicente have been solid away from home so far and are unbeaten in their last five away league games and they could take the victory.

Odds: 1 2.97 X 3.20 2 2.35