Vitoria Guimaraes vs CD Nacional Prediction 23.12.2024 | Primeira Liga

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Monday, 23rd, December 2024
• Kickoff: 18:45 UK / 19:45 CET
• Venue: Estadio D. Afonso Henriques (Guimaraes)

Vitoria Guimaraes will aim to keep their chase for European spots alive when they host Nacional at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Monday's Primeira Liga clash.

The opening phase of the Conference League was quite the story for Vitoria Guimaraes, who finished a resounding second out of the 36-team league, while Thursday's closing day saw them maintain their unbeaten record (W4 D2) thanks to holding Fiorentina to a 1-1 draw. With their European commitments successfully wrapped up and a direct place in the last-16 secured, Os Conquistadores will now aim to get their top-four pursuit back on track after enduring a dry spell without a win in their last two top-flight matches.

Having earned promotion to the top flight last season, CD Nacional have struggled to find their rhythm in their comeback campaign, and it looks like they will be in for a tough fight to stay up. With a meager 12-point haul from 14 league matches, Alvinegros are floating just above the relegation zone, clinging to a slightly better goal difference than Farense, the first team below the dreaded line, though they take comfort in having one extra game to play.

Vitoria Guimaraes vs CD Nacional Betting Tips: VITORIA GUIMARAES TO WIN

Os Conquistadores understandably carry the label of favorites, and we believe they have all the necessary resources and abilities to achieve a successful outcome, doing so in a fairly straightforward manner. Aiming to get their European hunt back on track, Guimaraes will rely on the strong form they've shown recently, as they can boast of going unbeaten in their last six home games, with four of those wins. The home team's chances of victory on Monday are rising due to CD Nacional's disastrous away performances this season, as they have failed to win any of their first nine road games and are currently on a five-match losing streak away from home. Considering that Alvinegros have shown no signs of life on their travels this season, we feel that Guimaraes can take full advantage of the situation to claim a comprehensive victory and re-enter the race for the top four in style.