Guimaraes – Oliveirense Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (11.11.2017)

Vitória Guimarães and Oliveirense meet at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, in a match for this phase of the League Cup (Group Stage). There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, who have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 08-02-2006, in a match that ended with the final score: Vitória Guimarães (2-0) Oliveirense. Attention to the house factor, since Vitória Guimarães usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Guimaraes :

The home team comes to this second day of Group C after a draw in its opening in this group stage, against Feirense, by (1-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. In the last match that they disputed, for the Primeira Liga, they lost with Benfica at home (1-3). In the last 10 home matches Vitória Guimarães has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

Vitória de Guimarães arrives at this unmotivated match, after the defeat against Benfica, by 1-3, placing a final point to the three games in a row without tasting the bitter taste of defeat: the only goal of the team was scored by Rafael Martins. Normally the trainer Pedro Martins plays with four players in the defensive sector, three in the intermediate and three in the most offensive sector. In addition, when playing at home, the team opts for a more supported style of play, preferably using the right flank to create danger: Raphinha offers great depth to the team. It is important to underline that the player mentioned above is the best marker of the team, with 6 goals scored. For this game the home coach can not count on Juan Vicario and Douglas, players recovering from injury.

Oliveirense:

The visiting team plays their second match in Group C, after having tied for (0-0) in their first match in this group stage, against Moreirense. This is a team that usually shows similar results, at home and abroad, so it is not affected by the home team, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after an away loss with Sporting CP II by (2-0). In the last 10 away matches Oliveirense has won 3, tied 3 and lost 4. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

The Oliveirense comes to this game with a defeat against Sporting B, 2-0, totaling the third snub followed in official games. In the first game for the League Cup, the visitors drew 0-0 against Real Massamá. The visiting club plays in a different tactical system than the opponent, that is, in 4-4-2, favoring direct football for the attack. It is important to point out that the Oliveirense has great gaps in the maintenance of possession of the ball and in the finalization. For this game coach Pedro Miguel can count on all his players.