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Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs GIL Vicente or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Gil Vicente welcome Maritimo to the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos in a closely contested mid-table Primeira Liga encounter. Both sides sit level on seven points, occupying ninth and tenth place respectively, making this clash an important opportunity to pull clear of the lower half of the standings.
Gil Vicente have built their campaign on a compact defensive foundation, conceding just one goal across their four recorded league outings and maintaining three clean sheets. While back-to-back defeats against Academico Viseu and Benfica stalled their momentum, their home form remains competitive.
Maritimo arrive having suffered consecutive league defeats, losing 2-1 at Arouca and 3-0 at home against Benfica. Their defensive record has been fragile, shipping eight goals in five matches, which presents a challenging backdrop as they visit a venue where Gil Vicente have historically proven difficult to overcome.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (GIL Vicente at home plus Maritimo away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sporting CPPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 8 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa ClaraPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 8 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | AroucaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Maritimo | 9 | -10 | 8 |
| 14 | Famalicao | 8 | -1 | 7 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 8 | -9 | 7 |
| 16 | NacionalLiga Portugal (Relegation) | 8 | -9 | 4 |
GIL Vicente have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Gil Vicente have demonstrated strong defensive organization, conceding an average of only 0.3 goals per game in the league and securing three clean sheets in four matches. Maritimo enter on a two-match losing run and have conceded eight goals across five games. Furthermore, Gil Vicente have won the last two head-to-head meetings between the clubs, giving the hosts a solid probability of securing at least a point on home soil.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
