Boavista and Gil Vicente have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Primeira Liga.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Boavista form and stats
The story so far in the Primeira Liga for Boavista at their home stadium (Estádio do Bessa Século XXI) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats.
The fans are hoping that Boavista will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the Primeira Liga game against Sporting CP (placed 4th). Preceding that match was a defeat to Belenenses (1-2).
This is expected to be a close game, with Boavista perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Boavista as a small favourite), we find eleven games. Boavista has won six of these, drawn three and lost two.
Boavista are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 11 games. On the other hand, Boavista have conceded 12 goals.
Gil Vicente form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Gil Vicente so far with only 9 points returning home. The records show 2-3-6 (win-draw-lose).
The manager V. Oliveira was unhappy after their last game, a Primeira Liga match played at their home ground Estádio Cidade de Barcelos. Gil Vicente suffered a 0-1 loss to Benfica (placed 1st). Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Vitória FC.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Gil Vicente playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were two Gil Vicente wins, one draw and one defeat.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Gil Vicente as they have only managed to score 9 times from 11 away games in the league. As opposed to that, Gil Vicente have seen the ball go into their own net 16 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Gil Vicente - Boavista 0-0, played this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last seven matches): Boavista three wins, two draws and Gil Vicente two victories. As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 S. Cordovil de Lima 9 goals |  H. Borges Tavares 3 goals | L. do Nascimento Rodrigues 3 goals |
Boavista missing players
Gil Vicente missing players
| Boavista | Gil Vicente | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 1 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 18 | 11 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 23 |
| 21 | 12 | 0 | Conceded | C | 5 | 16 | 28 |
| 91% | 91% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 86% |
| 59% | 73% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 73% | 73% |
| 18% | 27% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 55% | 45% |
| 5% | 9% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 9% | 18% |
| 5% | 9% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| 41% | 55% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 55% | 55% |
| 32% | 27% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| 36% | 27% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 45% | 36% |
| 4.7 | 4.6 | 1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| 6.1 | 6.6 | 11 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 3.4 | 3.5 | 5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 267 | 135 | 9 | Total Shots | T S | 29 | 109 | 242 |
| 79 | 38 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 10 | 42 | 99 |
| 23% | 29% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 21% | 23% |
- Boavista has the fewest matches over the total-line (5)
- Boavista have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Gil Vicente have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Benfica | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 38 | 57 |
| 2 | Porto | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 56 |
| 3 | Sporting Braga | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 36 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 40 |
| 4 | Sporting CP | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 39 |
| 5 | Rio Ave | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 36 |
| 6 | Famalicão | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 39 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 33 |
| 7 | Vitória SC | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 31 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -5 | 29 |
| 9 | Boavista | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 28 |
| 10 | Vitória FC | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 27 |
| 11 | Moreirense | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 26 |
| 12 | Gil Vicente | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -5 | 26 |
| 13 | Belenenses | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -19 | 24 |
| 14 | Tondela | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | -8 | 24 |
| 15 | Marítimo | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -7 | 24 |
| 16 | Paços de Ferreira | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 19 | -17 | 19 |
| 17 | Portimonense | 23 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -16 | 16 |
| 18 | Desportivo Aves | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 22 | 42 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 26 | -20 | 13 |