Gil Vicente vs Famalicao Prediction 17.02.2025 | Primeira Liga

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Monday, 17th, February 2025
• Kickoff: 20:15 UK / 21:15 CET
• Venue: Estadio Cidade de Barcelos (Barcelos)

Gil Vicente will aim to create some breathing room from the relegation zone when they host Famalicao at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos in round 22 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Bruno Pinheiro’s men have squandered what initially seemed like a promising start to 2025, as last week’s 2-0 setback at the "Quarry" against Braga marked their third straight league defeat and further complicated matters. This worrying losing streak has dragged Gil Vicente dangerously close to the bottom three, but their survival is not yet in immediate jeopardy, as they still hold a carefree four-point cushion over AVS, who currently occupy the first relegation spot.

Despite assembling a squad with ambitions of securing a European berth, Famalicao have struggled to live up to expectations this season, with their push toward the top spots largely hindered by an excessive number of stalemates, having shared the spoils in 10 of their 21 league outings. Their latest league fixture saw Armando Evangelista’s squad grind out a tedious 0-0 stalemate against Vitoria Guimaraes, keeping them marooned in mid-table with 25 points and virtually ruling out any European aspirations, given their daunting 18-point gap behind Braga in fourth.

Gil Vicente vs Famalicao Betting Tips : X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

Given the lack of belief on both sides, a draw seems like a result that neither would oppose, particularly the home team, as every point is crucial in their ongoing fight to steer clear of the relegation battle. Despite their dire need for points, Gil Vicente's recent performances have been abysmal, as they not only have been beaten in three straight league matches, but also looked toothless in the final third, putting just one ball into the net during an active losing run. Losing their attacking edge comes at the worst possible time for the Roosters, especially with Monday’s visitors Famalicao tightening up their backline and improving their defensive discipline, a shift that has seen them record three consecutive clean sheets in the Primeira Liga. Famalicao will draw additional confidence from their unbeaten run in three consecutive head-to-head meetings with Gil Vicente (W2 D1), and we believe that Evangelista’s men have all the necessary tools at this moment to secure a positive outcome against a shaken and toothless Galos.