Main prediction: Sporting to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Sporting
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Sporting are back on the pitch this 14/08 (Friday).
The clash is against Vitória Guimarães, at Estádio José Alvalade, at 20:15, in the Liga Portugal.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Sporting have won 3 time(s) and Vitória Guimarães have won 1. Sporting are the clear favourites with a 80% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães.
Prediction for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
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Overview Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
Sporting are favourites, with odds of 1.25 and a 80% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Sporting Clube de Portugal, with 20 win(s) against 5 for Vitória Guimarães. The odds for a Vitória Sport Clube win are 15.69 and a draw is 11.
In the Primeira Liga, Sporting have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Fotis Ioannidis leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Vitória Guimarães have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with João Miguel Teixeira Mendes as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sporting and Vitória Guimarães
In 33 clashes, Sporting have the advantage over Vitória Guimarães: 20 win(s) against 5 and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/05/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Sporting won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.
Sporting: current form
Sporting have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
3 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Fotis Ioannidis (1 goal(s))
Vitória Guimarães: current form
Meanwhile, Vitória Guimarães have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: João Miguel Teixeira Mendes (0 goal(s))
Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães key players
In the Liga Portugal, Fotis Ioannidis carries Sporting Clube de Portugal's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Geny Catamo, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luis Suárez has 28 goal(s).
Vitória Guimarães have not yet scored in the Liga Portugal.
In the season, Samu already appears with 7 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.
Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães statistics in the Liga Portugal
Few matches into the league yet. Sporting have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Vitória Guimarães have 7 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães in the table below.
Sporting
Portugal - Liga Bwin
Vitória Guimarães
Portugal - Liga Bwin
More tips for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães in the Liga Portugal:
Correct score prediction for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
The favoritism in the odds points to Sporting. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Sporting 1-0 Vitória Guimarães. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
Check out where to watch the live match between Vitória Guimarães and Sporting:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting and Vitória Guimarães
The line-ups for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Sporting Clube de Portugal line-up
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1
Rui Silva
Goalkeeper
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5
Sergi Altimira Clavell
Midfielder
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7
Fotis Ioannidis
Forward
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10
Geny Catamo
Forward
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13
Georgios Vagiannidis
Defender
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17
Rodrigo Zalazar
Midfielder
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25
Gonçalo Inácio
Defender
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50
Rodrigo Dias
Defender
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58
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
Midfielder
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72
Eduardo Simões
Defender
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77
Issa Doumbia
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Vitória Sport Clube line-up
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2
Miguel Maga
Defender
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4
Óscar Rivas Viondi
Defender
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7
Oumar Camara
Forward
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8
Gonçalo Teixeira Nogueira
Midfielder
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11
Gustavo Cunha
Forward
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13
João Mendes
Defender
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16
Beni Mukendi
Midfielder
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20
Samu
Midfielder
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24
Alioune Ndoye
Forward
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28
Thiago Carvalho
Defender
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48
Oliwier Zych
Goalkeeper
The Vitória Guimarães starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
Match: Sporting vs Vitória Guimarães
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 14/08/2026
Time: 20:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio José Alvalade
Broadcast: none scheduled
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