Vitória SC and Penafiel are scheduled to play against each other on January 11th, 2024, Thursday, in a Portuguese Cup match to be held in Portugal, check the Vitória SC vs Penafiel betting tip and prediction to win with your bets.
We are getting to the point where the teams dream of reaching the final of this great competition. All the teams present are 100% victorious in the Portuguese Cup and want to continue this positive trend. At this stage, it is possible to analyze recent data of the teams still in the competition to make a good prediction about the results of the matches.
The best scorers of each team, the strength of the line-up, the historical performance, among other topics, will give clues about possible results of several match events. Thus, it is possible to perform technical analysis and discover the best betting tips for this confrontation.
The game will be played in the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques stadium, in the city of Guimarães, with a capacity for 30008 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events, and odds.
Introduction to the Vitória SC vs Penafiel betting tip 2023/2024
In the matches for this competition, there are always different match facts. And, if wins are always needed to get to this stage (including overtime and/or penalties), we have to look at other criteria that makes them get here. Vitória SC performance to this stage is 7 goals scored and still 2 against.
On the other hand, Penafiel come this far with 7 scored and 3 conceded.
The last time these teams faced each other was in a Club Friendlies 1 match on 07-07-2018, during the 2018 season, which resulted in a 3-1 victory for the Vitória SC team.
And while we’re on the historical factor, it’s important to point out that it’s always pertinent to consider the history of relevance in the competition, so for this game it should be noted that Vitória SC has in its curriculum 1 win of the Portuguese Cup while Penafiel have never won the competition.
Regarding the current form of the teams, based on statistical data, we can assume that with more consistent results over the last five meetings, accumulating 3 wins, the Vitória SC team contrasts with Penafiel, which won 2 games.
Vitória SC
Vitória SC come from a draw in the last match. The game against Sporting Braga, valid for the Liga Portugal, ended with a 1-1. The team coached by Á. Pacheco lined up in the last match with a 3-4-3 formation.
On the last matchday of the premier competition of Portuguese football, the team of Vitória SC faced and beat the team of Vilaverdense, with a score of 4-1, in a game counting for the 4th Round putting them in the game against Penafiel.
Top scorers from Vitória SC in the Portuguese Cup
In this competition, Tomás Ribeiro has been the prominent offensive figure. This player of the Vitória SC team already has a total of 2 goals in the competition, becoming a fundamental part of his team’s results. Following closely behind him as the team’s second-highest scorer in the Cup is his teammate Miguel Ângelo Gomes Ferreira Magalhães, who comes with 1 goal scored.
Penafiel
In the Segunda Liga, the Penafiel team has 5 wins, 8 defeats and 3 draws, thus obtaining a total of 18 points after 16 rounds, ranking them in 14th place. Adding to this data, the Penafiel team goes with a total of 13 goals scored and 20 goals conceded.
The visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for League 2 Portugal, Penafiel, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Vilaverdense team with a final score of 2-1.
On the last matchday of the premier competition of Portuguese football, the team of Penafiel faced and beat the team of Vitória FC, drawing 2-2 after 90 minutes played and with a 1-0 win in extra time, in a game counting for the 4th Round putting them in the game against Vitória SC.
The primary objective of every team is to score goals, and it’s time to scrutinize this aspect now. Penafiel, in its two main domestic tournaments (Segunda Liga and Portuguese Cup), has managed to score a total of 20 goals in this 2023/2024 season.
Nevertheless, the Penafiel team’s defense and goalkeeping now adds up to a total of 23 goals conceded this season in their two main domestic competitions.
Top scorers from Penafiel in the Portuguese Cup
In terms of individual highlights, Robinho has been the offensive standout. This player of the Penafiel team already has a total of 3 goals in the competition, showing himself to be an essential player in deciding his team’s results. His teammate Gabriel Barbosa comes in second place as the team’s highest scorer in the Cup, who comes with 2 goals scored.
For bettors some entries may be interesting for this match, namely:
Score market betting suggestions
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
In order to generate a good prediction on the goal market for this match, we must first analyze the average number of goals in each team’s games this season. Thus, we were able to obtain that in their matches, the Vitória SC team scores a total of 3.5 goals on average and accumulates a total of 1 goals conceded.
On the other hand, in the matches of Penafiel, they score an average of 2.33 goals per match and conceed a total of 1 goals. As both teams have an average of over 2.5 goals in their matches this season, we are convinced that good bets can result from this market. Therefore, our choice for this match in the goal market is Over 2.5. Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Over 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners market betting suggestions
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 7.5 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
Individual Analysis of Corner Kicks
In order to generate a good prediction in the corner kicks market for this match, we must first analyze this average individually in each team’s games in this season. Thus, we have that Vitória SC can obtain, on average, a total of 6 corners in its favor in each match.
On the other hand, in games where Penafiel is present, this team obtains an average of 9 corners. This selection is likely to result in a high number of corner kicks, as the combined average of corner kicks per match for both teams is exceeding 9.5 corners this season.
Cards market betting suggestions
On the Vitória SC side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card once this season, very different from Penafiel who saw no red card. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
Vitória SC vs Penafiel betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 11th, 2024, Thursday.
The match will take place at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimarães.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Club Friendlies 1 match, referring to the 2018 season, and ended with a 3-1 result for Vitória SC.
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.
