Famalicao vs Vitoria

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Following a recent victory that ended their four-match winless streak, Vitoria de Guimaraes will face Famalicao at the Municipal Stadium Famalicao this Sunday. Vila Nova enters the weekend with a streak of two consecutive home wins and aims for a third, a feat they haven't achieved since November 2022.

Famalicao continues to struggle in away matches, managing only a 2-2 draw against Boavista at the Estadio do Bessa last Saturday. Despite falling behind due to Jhonder Cadiz's 12th-minute penalty, goals from Miguel Reisinho and Salvador Agra led to a comeback before Justin De Haas equalized in the 92nd minute, resulting in a shared outcome.

Joao Pedro Sousa's team has encountered difficulty on the road, failing to secure a victory in eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions. During this period, they suffered four losses and secured four draws since the first week of April.

Vila Nova is returning home after an unbeaten start to the season, which included a goalless draw with Moreirense on August 21 and subsequent wins against Farense and Arouca in September.

In contrast, Vitoria de Guimaraes recently staged a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Estoril Praia at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques last Sunday. Tiago Araujo and Rodrigo Gomes had put Estoril Praia ahead within the first 20 minutes, but Andre Silva, Joao Mendes, and Allison Safira scored in the second half to overturn the match.

Before this impressive win, Alvaro Pacheco's team had endured a four-match winless streak across all competitions, with one draw and four losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Tondela in the Taca da Liga qualifiers on September 9.

Next up for Vitoria de Guimaraes is an opponent who has managed only two wins in their last ten encounters, suffering six losses and securing two draws since September 2018.

Vitoria de Guimaraes currently holds a record of four wins, one draw, and two losses in their seven Primeira Liga matches, amassing 13 points and occupying the sixth position in the league standings, one point and one place above this weekend's hosts.

Famalicao will be missing their attacking duo, Chiquinho and Cadiz, as they are suspended following their red cards in the previous match against Boavista. On the injury front, 23-year-old forward Theo Fonseca remains sidelined as he recovers from an ACL injury he suffered last October.

Vitoria de Guimaraes will have to do without Mikel Villanueva, who is sitting out his fourth consecutive game due to a foot injury he sustained against Benfica on September 2. Telmo Arcanjo, a summer signing from Tondela, has yet to make an appearance due to a muscle injury, making him unavailable for this weekend's match.

Turra won't have Portuguese defender Ricardo Mangas at his disposal, as Mangas continues to recover from a severe injury sustained in May. Safira, who made an impactful substitution appearance for Os Vitorianos against Estoril last time, may earn his first start of the season. The Brazilian forward, who scored five league goals last season, could be in line for a starting role.

Looking at their most recent head-to-head matches dating back to January 24, 2021, Famalico has won two of these matches, Vitória Guimares has won four, and there have been no draws.

They combined to score 18 goals in these matches, with 8 coming from Famalicenses and 10 from Os Vimaranenses. This results in an average of three goals being scored every game.

The final score of the last league match between these teams was Famalico 2-1 Vitória Guimares on Match Day 28 of the Primeira Liga on April 14, 2023.

Famalico owned 41% of the ball in that game and made 10 shots on goal, three of which were successful. Jhonder Cadiz (10') and Francisco Moura (70') scored the goals.

Looking at their most recent head-to-head matches dating back to January 24, 2021, Famalico has won two of these matches, Vitória Guimares has won four, and there have been no draws.

They combined to score 18 goals in these matches, with 8 coming from Famalicenses and 10 from Os Vimaranenses. This results in an average of three goals being scored every game.

The final score of the last league match between these teams was Famalico 2-1 Vitória Guimares on Match Day 28 of the Primeira Liga on April 14, 2023.

Famalico owned 41% of the ball in that game and made 10 shots on goal, three of which were successful. Jhonder Cadiz (10') and Francisco Moura (70') scored the goals.

With three victories, three draws, and one loss in their last seven league games, Famalicao seemed to be building some momentum. As of their seven league games, Guimaraes has a decent record with a total of four victories, one tie, and two losses.

Guimaraes had the advantage against Famalicao in the head-to-head tradition because they were undefeated in 9 of their 11 meetings. Before losing their most recent match at this stadium, Guimaraes had won three straight games.

Famalicao drew to open their campaign at home. They have since won two straight games at home. On the other hand, Guimaraes began this season with a victory away from home but was unable to keep that momentum going.

With three victories, three draws, and one loss in their last seven league games, Famalicao seemed to be building some momentum. As of their seven league games, Guimaraes has a decent record with a total of four victories, one tie, and two losses.

Guimaraes had the advantage against Famalicao in the head-to-head tradition because they were undefeated in 9 of their 11 meetings. Before losing their most recent match at this stadium, Guimaraes had won three straight games.

Famalicao drew to open their campaign at home. They have since won two straight games at home. On the other hand, Guimaraes began this season with a victory away from home but was unable to keep that momentum going.