Afghanistan
Angola
Argentina
Asia (AFC)
Asian Games
Australia
Belgium-Netherlands
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Central American & Caribbean Games
Central American Games
Congo DR
Denmark
England
Europe (UEFA)
FYR Macedonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
International Tournaments
Italy
Mediterranean Games
Mexico
National
Nepal
North & Central America (Concacaf)
Palestine
Pan American Games
Panama
Russia
Scandinavia
Serbia And Montenegro
South American Games
Spain
Syria
USA
Venezuela
World (FIFA)
Yemen
Zimbabwe

Preview: Gil Vicente vs. Casa Pia - prediction, team news, lineups

sportsmole.co.uk, 30 September 2023, 22:35
Fresh off the back of an opening-day victory in the new Taca da Liga campaign, Casa Pia journey to the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos to face Gil Vicente in round seven of the Primeira Liga on Monday.

Having lost both home and away meetings between the sides last season, Os Gansos' will head into this one looking to get one over the hosts and pick up successive wins for the first time this season.

Match preview

Gil Vicente were sent crashing back to earth last Saturday as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Porto when the sides squared off at the Estadio do Dragao.

After falling behind to Ivan Jaime's early opener, Depu struck in the 37th minute to end the first half level, but Stephen Eustaquio came up clutch for the hosts as he grabbed the winning goal in the 91st minute.

Prior to that, the Gilistas snapped their run of three back-to-back defeats on September 17 when they thrashed Estoril Praia 5-3 courtesy of goals from Pedro Tiba, Maxime Dominguez, Murilo Souza, Felix Coreia and Depu.

With six points from their opening six matches, Vitor Campelos's men are currently 11th in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings, level on points with Farense and Arouca.

Gil Vicente now return home, where they have won four of their last five matches since the start of May, with a narrow 3-2 loss at the hands of Benfica on August 26 being the exception.

Casa Pia, on the other hand, kicked off the 2023-24 Taca da Liga campaign on the front foot as they picked up a 2-1 victory over Nacional in Thursday's Group A opener at the Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior.

Os Gansos found themselves trailing at half time after Witti broke the deadlock inside the opening three minutes but second-half goals from Felipe Cardoso and Clayton helped them turn the game on its head.

Casa Pia now turn their attention to the Primeira Liga, where they are unbeaten in five of their opening six matches this season, picking up two wins and three draws so far.

Their only defeat in the league came on August 18, when they were beaten 2-1 by Sporting Lisbon, with Paulinho scoring a brace to fire Ruben Amorim's side to all three points.

With nine points from the first 18 available, Filipe Martins's side are currently eighth in the Primeira League standings but could move into sixth place with all three points on Monday.

However, standing in their way is an opposing side who have won each of their last three meetings, scoring three goals and keeping two clean sheets since October 2016.

Gil Vicente Primeira Liga form:

W

L

L

L

W

L

Casa Pia Primeira Liga form:

W

L

D

D

W

D

Casa Pia form (all competitions):

L

D

D

W

D

W

Advert - content below:

Team News

Gil Vicente remain without the services of experienced goalkeeper Stanislav Kritsyuk, who has been sidelined since February through a severe muscle problem.

He is joined on the Gilistas' injury table by forward Ali Alipour, who also continues his lengthy spell on the sidelines after coming off injured in February's game against Famalicao.

Meanwhile, Casa Pia will take to the pitch without the attacking duo of Kiki Silva and Leo Natel, who have been ruled out through muscle and ACL injuries respectively.

Portuguese midfielder Rafael Brito, who completed a summer move from Maritimo, is yet to make his debut as he is currently recuperating from a muscle injury sustained back in May.

With his winner in midweek, Clayton now has six goals across all competitions this season and we expect the Brazilian forward to spearhead the visitors' attack once again.

Gil Vicente possible starting lineup:

Andrew; Ze Carlos, Pereira, Fernandes, Buta; Neto, Tiba; Souza, Dominguez, Correia; Aurelio

Casa Pia possible starting lineup:

Batista; Varela, Fernandes, Zolotic; Larrazabal, Neto, Roberto, Lelo; Soma, Clayton, Andrade

We say: Gil Vicente 1-1 Casa Pia

While Gil Vicente endured a turbulent start to the season, they will be backing themselves to extend their dominance over Casa Pia and grab the desired results in front of their home fans. However, the visitors have picked up four wins and one draw in their five away games this season and we see them leaving with something at the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.

Previews by email

Top News

24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona are once again expected to be without the services of Lamine Yamal for Tuesday's Champions League contest with Brest, as the 17-year-old continues to battle an ankle problem. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aberdeen, looking to bounce back from their first league defeat of the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership season, will travel to the Easter Road Stadium on Tuesday to take on basement dwellers Hibernian. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona will be aiming to record their fourth Champions League victory of the campaign when they welcome French outfit Brest to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday night. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Malang Sarr's time at Chelsea was largely forgettable. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Kyle Walker has been offered a harsh reminder his career at the top level may be over after a tough game against former employers Tottenham. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk On the back of contrasting results on the fourth matchday of the 2024-25 Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg cross paths on Tuesday evening in their latest European affair. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Wayne Rooney admits he'd like to partake in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, but an appearance isn't imminent. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bayern Munich remain without the services of Joao Palhinha for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, which could mean a start in central midfield for Leon Goretzka. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Paris Saint-Germain will welcome Marquinhos back into their side for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Jamie O'Hara had plenty to say after Tottenham Hotspur's rampant 4-0 win at Manchester City. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Former Chelsea defender Malang Sarr has admitted that he was affected by comments made by Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Stamford Bridge. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United are reportedly contemplating whether to enter the race for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Allianz Arena will play host to a blockbuster contest in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with Bayern Munich welcoming Paris Saint-Germain, and both sides will be under pressure to pick up a positive result. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two teams competing for a spot in the Championship playoff places will meet on Tuesday evening, as Watford host Bristol City at Vicarage Road for matchday 17 of the 2024-25 season. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly reached a decision over the asking price of Evan Ferguson. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Avoiding a catastrophic sixth defeat in a row will be the aim for Manchester City when Feyenoord touch down at the Etihad for Tuesday's Champions League league phase showdown. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal have reportedly reached a decision over how to handle the future of Jorginho in the January transfer window. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Hull City will be bidding to avoid a fourth straight defeat in the Championship when they continue their 2024-25 campaign with a home fixture against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Sparta Prague and Atletico Madrid will lock horns for the first time in their respective histories on Tuesday night, and both sides will be under pressure to pick up a positive result due to their issues in the Champions League this season. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Having made very different starts to their Champions League campaigns, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig will convene at San Siro on Tuesday evening. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk There will be a blockbuster contest in the Champions League at Allianz Arena on Tuesday night, as German giants Bayern Munich welcome French champions Paris Saint-Germain. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Jose Mourinho emphatically dismissed the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer links to Fenerbahce. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola can be expected to make sweeping changes for Tuesday's Champions League league phase encounter with Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk In full-blown crisis mode after their fifth straight defeat across all competitions, meek Manchester City seek a shot at retribution in Tuesday's Champions League league phase match at home to Feyenoord. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on French outfit Brest in the Champions League on Tuesday night. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk A Champions League classic could be in store on Tuesday evening, when Sporting Lisbon host Arsenal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in each side's fifth league phase match of the campaign. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is likely to tinker with his starting XI for Tuesday's Champions League battle with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. 24 November 2024 talksport.com Hakim Ziyech had his head in his hands as he missed an open goal from eight yards out on Saturday night. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Having hinted at a winter revival with a morale-boosting Premier League success, Arsenal resume Champions League duties away to Portuguese titans Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday evening. 24 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Seeking a third straight Champions League win, Italian giants AC Milan will meet struggling Slovan Bratislava at Stadion Tehelne Pole on Tuesday evening.