Guimaraes vs AVS Prediction - Primeira Liga Round

Match context

At 3:15 AM on November 29, 2025, Guimaraes will host AVS at their home stadium, Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. This is a match with a significant difference in form and standing, as the home team is in the middle of the table, while the visitors are at the bottom and facing the risk of relegation.

Recent form

Guimaraes: Inconsistent performance

Guimaraes are currently in 8th place with 14 points after 11 rounds. Their recent form hasn't been very convincing, with only 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. Since the start of the season, the team playing at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques has had 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Their attack has scored 10 goals (an average of 0.9 goals per game) but their defense has conceded 17 goals (an average of 1.5 goals per game), showing an imbalance in their playing style.

AVS: The crisis has no way out.

Conversely, AVS is having an extremely difficult season. They are currently at the bottom of the league table in 18th place with only 3 points and have yet to win a single match after 11 games (3 draws, 8 losses). In their last 5 matches, AVS has only managed 2 draws and suffered 3 defeats. Their attack has only scored 8 goals, while their defense has conceded 25 goals, averaging 2.3 goals per game – an alarming figure.

History of confrontations

The head-to-head history between the two teams is quite balanced in recent encounters. In the last two matches, each team has secured one victory, demonstrating a certain unpredictability despite the significant difference in their current form.

• February 2nd, 2025: Guimaraes 2 - 0 AVS
• August 26, 2024: AVS 1 - 0 Guimaraes

Information on expected forces and tactics.

Currently, neither Guimaraes nor AVS have reported any significant injuries or suspensions, allowing both coaches to field their strongest lineups. With home advantage and better form, Guimaraes is expected to take control of the game and employ an attacking style from the start. Meanwhile, AVS may opt for a deeper defensive approach, waiting for opportunities from counter-attacks.

Analysis and prediction of results

Based on all factors, from their league position and current form to home advantage, Guimaraes is considered far superior to AVS. The visiting team is facing numerous problems, especially in defense, and it will be very difficult for them to pull off an upset at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. A draw would be considered a success for AVS in this match.

Prediction: Guimaraes will win.

Team lineup updated at 02:38 on 29/11/2025

Official lineup

Guimaraes

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachLuís Miguel Correia Pinto

Starting lineup:

• 25. Juan Castillo (G)
• 2. Miguel Maga (D)
• 4. Óscar Rivas (D)
• 26. Rodrigo Abascal (D)
• 13. João Mendes (D)
• 30. Gonçalo Nogueira (M)
• 16. Beni Mukendi (M)
• 48. Noah Saviolo (M)
• 18. Telmo Arcanjo (M)
• 19. Oumar Camara (M)
• 7. Nélson Oliveira (F)

Substitutes:

• 27. Charles
• 17. Orest Lebedenko
• 66. Tony Strata
• 28. Thiago Balieiro
• 20. Samu
• 23. Diogo Sousa
• 22. Fabio Blanco
• 6. Matija Mitrović
• 90. Alioune Ndoye

AVS

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachFábio Ricardo Gomes Fonseca

Starting lineup:

• 99. João Gonçalves (G)
• 4. Sidi Bane (D)
• 35. Rúben Semedo (D)
• 42. Cristian Castro (D)
• 24. Kiki Afonso (D)
• 6. Gustavo Assunção (M)
• 15. Jaume Grau (M)
• 2. Diogo Spencer (M)
• 14. Óscar Perea (M)
• 11. Babatunde Akinsola (M)
• 18. Nene (F)

Substitutes:

• 93. Simão
• 26. Carlos Ponck
• 12. Leonardo Rivas
• 19. Tiago Galletto
• 27. Ángel Algobia
• 10. Rafael Barbosa
• 17. Bruno Lourenço
• 7. Tomané
• 20. Diego Duarte