Guimaraes vs Sporting CP Prediction: A Challenge in the Primeira Liga

Match context

At 03:45 on December 24, 2025, Sporting CP will face a challenging away match at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques against Guimaraes. Sporting CP is demonstrating superior strength and determination to chase the top spot, while Guimaraes also needs points to consolidate their position in the European cup qualification group.

Currently, Sporting CP is ranked 2nd in the Primeira Liga standings with 35 points after 14 matches. In contrast, the home team Guimaraes is ranked 7th with 21 points, an encouraging achievement for the team's goals.

Performance analysis

Sporting CP: All-around power

The visiting team is having a near-perfect season with 11 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. Their form in the last 5 matches is impressive with 4 wins and 1 draw. Sporting CP's strength comes from both their attack and defense. They have scored 38 goals (an average of 2.7 goals per game) and conceded only 7 (an average of 0.5 goals per game), the best statistics in the league.

Guimaraes: Home advantage

Guimaraes are in fairly stable form with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Although they don't possess a strong attack like their opponents (15 goals scored, 17 goals conceded in 14 matches), Guimaraes are very difficult to beat at home. In 7 matches played at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, they have won 3, drawn 3, and lost only 1.

History of confrontations

In their last five encounters, Sporting CP has held a clear advantage with three wins. Guimaraes has only managed one victory, and the two teams have drawn once. Notably, the only draw ended 4-4, suggesting that matches between the two teams can be very open and unpredictable.

• May 18, 2025: Sporting CP 2 - 0 Guimaraes
• January 4, 2025: Guimaraes 4 - 4 Sporting CP
• April 22, 2024: Sporting CP 3 - 0 Guimaraes
• December 10, 2023: Guimaraes 3 - 2 Sporting CP
• April 25, 2023: Guimaraes 0 - 2 Sporting CP

Force information

According to sources, neither Guimaraes nor Sporting CP have any injuries or suspensions to their squads. This promises an exciting match as both coaches have their best players available.

Predict the result

With their superior form, devastating attack, and solid defense, Sporting CP are considered the clear favorites against the home team. However, Guimaraes, with the advantage of playing at home and their disruptive style of play, could certainly spring a surprise. Nevertheless, the visitors' class and consistency will likely help them leave with all three points.

Team lineup updated at 03:08 on 24/12/2025

Official lineup

Guimaraes

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachLuis Pinto

Starting lineup:

• 25. Juan Castillo (G)
• 2. Miguel Maga (D)
• 28. Thiago Balieiro (D)
• 26. Rodrigo Abascal (D)
• 13. João Mendes (D)
• 30. Gonçalo Nogueira (M)
• 6. Matija Mitrović (M)
• 19. Oumar Camara (M)
• 20. Samu (M)
• 48. Noah Saviolo (M)
• 90. Alioune Ndoye (F)

Substitutes:

• 27. Charles
• 17. Orest Lebedenko
• 3. Miguel Nóbrega
• 66. Tony Strata
• 18. Telmo Arcanjo
• 22. Fabio Blanco
• 23. Diogo Sousa
• 80. Rica Rocha
• 7. Nélson Oliveira

Sporting CP

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachRui Borges

Starting lineup:

• 1. Rui Silva (G)
• 22. Iván Fresneda (D)
• 72. Eduardo Quaresma (D)
• 25. Gonçalo Inácio (D)
• 91. Ricardo Mangas (D)
• 17. Francisco Trincão (M)
• 42. Morten Hjulmand (M)
• 52. João Simões (M)
• 20. Maximiliano Araújo (M)
• 89. Fotis Ioannidis (F)
• 97. Luis Javier Suárez (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. João Virgínia
• 13. Giorgos Vagiannidis
• 2. Matheus Reis
• 70. Salvador Blopa
• 14. Giorgi Kochorashvili
• 5. Hidemasa Morita
• 58. Flavio Goncalves
• 28. Rodrigo Ribeiro
• 27. Alisson Santos