Gil Vicente will be playing against Arouca in a Liga Portugal football match scheduled to take place on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 19:15h (UTC), in Portugal, check the Gil Vicente vs Arouca betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Gil Vicente vs Arouca will occur
The game will be played in the small Estádio Cidade de Barcelos stadium, in the city of Barcelos, with a capacity for 12032 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Gil Vicente vs Arouca betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga Portugal, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.49 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.87 goals per match.
Gil Vicente last match
Gil Vicente comes from a win recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Moreirense, in a match valid for Liga Portugal, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 0-1. On the field, A. Marreco Gouveia’s team lined up with a 4-2-3-1.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 3.00.
With a fantastic performance, Félix Correia was the big name in the team’s victory. Responsible for Gil Vicente’s best moments, the midfield was a real executioner of the rival in the duel, including, with assistance for goal.
Arouca last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga Portugal, Arouca, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Rio Ave team with a final score of 1-1.
Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.20 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.
Gil Vicente vs Arouca h2h
Arouca was in 17th place in the Liga Portugal while Gil Vicente was in 14th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Arouca team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Gil Vicente used in the match.
The last time these teams met was for a Liga Portugal match, on 16-12-2023, referring to the 2023/2024 season, which ended with a 3-0 win for Arouca.
The Arouca team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Gil Vicente its counterpart.
Gil Vicente
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
Unfortunately, Gil Vicente comes into this game with only 31 points. The team occupies 12th place in the Liga Portugal, saddled with a negative balance of 8 wins, 15 losses, and 7 draws.
In the 31st round, Rio Ave, that is in the 11th place, has the same score.
Gil Vicente analysis
Gil Vicente have a negative goal difference, having after 30 rounds conceded 48 goals to opponents and scored 37. An average to improve.
Gil Vicente, with a ball possession of 49.63% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Arouca of 2023/2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent’s goal with more continuity.
The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 5 wins versus 4 losses, and 6 draws. They won 3 games playing as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Gil Vicente
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Maxime Dominguez. With 6 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the Gil Vicente team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Arouca
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
Arouca arrives in this game with 44 points, and in 6th place in the Liga Portugal, having won 13 games in total and lost 12 times, making a total of 5 draws.
This means that in the 31st round, the Moreirense team is closing in at 7th place, with 1 point difference.
Arouca analysis
Arouca after 30 days has put up 51 goals scored, and taken 40, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
As we approach the Regular Season, Arouca is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.07 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Arouca is a more offensive team than Gil Vicente, having 3028 attacks vs. 2935 from Gil Vicente, having scored 51 times, in comparison, Gil Vicente converted into goal 37 times.
Best goalscorer from Arouca
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Rafa Mujica. The Attacker has scored 20 times in this competition and helped Arouca avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Gil Vicente is Maxime Dominguez, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Arouca is Rafa Mujica, he has scored in 20 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
Taking into consideration that Arouca scores an average of 1.73 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.9.
Corners Top Betting Tips
To obtain good betting results, remembering that there is an average of 4.24 corners per game when the corners numbers of both teams are combined.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Gil Vicente has an average of 2.1 yellow cards per game over the 30 rounds, while Arouca has an average of 2.4. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.63 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Arouca side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 6 time this season, very different from Gil Vicente who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Gil Vicente vs Arouca betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 26th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos stadium in Barcelos.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 3-0 result for Arouca.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
