Sporting CP vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction and betting tips on May 17, 2025
Game Prediction
Sporting CP can end the season in style at home to their fans at the Estadio José Avalade on May 17, on the 34th and final day of the Premireira Liga Portugal. The leaders welcome 5th-placed Vitoria Guimaraes, currently in the UEFA Confier League play-offs. The stakes are high, as defeat for Vitoria Guimaraes could result in Santa Clara losing their place.
Sporting CPuimaraes key stats and trends
- Sporting have won 7 of their last vs Vitoria G 10 meetings plus 2 draws
- On average 4.2 goals have been scored in the last 5 meetings
- Sporting CP have won 80% of their last 10 matches
- including 2 draws and 0 defeats
- Sporting CP score 2.6 goals and concede 0.8 on average
- Vitoria Guimaraes have won 60% of their last 10 matches
- Vitoria Guimaraes score 1.4 goals and concede 1 on average
Sporting CP vs Vitoria Guimaraes recent form
It all comes down to this May 17. At home, Sporting will be looking to secure their 21st domestic title. Portugal's 3rd most successful club. The reigning champions have 79 points, as many as runners-up Benfica. The 1-1 draw in last week's electric derby failed to separate the rivals. We'll have to wait for the 34th and final game, where the war will be fought from a distance. Advantage for Les Leões, who have a better goal average.
Vitoria Guimaraes also have a European campaign on the line on this final day. The Club has had a fine campaign in Primeira, finishing 5th behind Braga and ahead of Santa Clara with the same number of points. With a defeat and a win for the chasing pack, the club will miss out on the Conference League play-offs. Their 1-2 defeat by Farense on the previous matchday could spell doom for Vitoria Guimaraes.
Form
- Sporting CP: W W W W D
- Vitoria Guimaraes: W L W W L
Injury and team news
Sporting CP has some long-standing injuries. Striker Nuno Santos and midfielder Daniel Branganca are out with ligament injuries. Defender Ricardo is suspended
Vitoria Guimaraes could welcome back midfielders Telmo Arcandjo (27 games, 5 goals and 2 assists) and Tiago Silva (29 games, 5 goals and 4 assists) from suspension.)
Prediction line-ups
- Sporting CP probable line-up: Silva, Inacio-Diomande-Quaresma, Araujo-Debast-Hjulmand-Catamo, Gonçalves- Gyokeres-Trinkao
- Vitoria Guimaraes probable line-up : Valera, Maga-Borevkovic-Relvas-Mendes, Beni-Handel,Silva-Joao-Santod, Ramirez
Sporting CP vs Vitoria Guimaraes pre-game odds and win probability
The bookmakers have Sporting as favourites for this match not only because of their superiority and the stakes: 71% and 1.3 odds. The probability of a Vitoria Guimaraes victory is very slim: 9% at a price of 10.5. A draw is expected at 18% for a value of 5.45.
Correct score prediction: Sporting CP 3-2
The previous match ended 4-4. This one is crucial for both teams. Vitoria could cause serious problems for the leaders.
Players to watch: Gyokeres and Silva
Bet on at least 1 goal from Viktor Gyokeres in this important match. Europe's top scorer currently plays for Sporting. Ahead of Mbappe, Kane and Levandoski, the 26-year-old Swede has scored 38 goals and provided 7 assists in 32 Primeira Liga Portugal games.
Vitoria Guimaraes could count on Tiago Silva to light up his team-mates' play and also score. The midfielder is the most decisive player in coach Luis Freire's squad, with 5 goals and 4 assists in the league.
Expert tip: Sporting CP to win and Over 2.5
Odds are 58% and 1,63.
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