Guimaraes vs Tondela review - Primeira Liga
00:00 on April 4, 2026 - Round 28 of the Primeira Liga. Guimaraes will try to end their poor run of form when they host relegation-threatened Tondela at home.
The clash between Guimaraes and Tondela at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques at 00:00 on April 4, 2026, is crucial for both teams in the final stages of the Primeira Liga. While the home team needs a win to consolidate their mid-table position, Tondela is in a desperate fight for survival in Portugal's top league.
Position in the standings and match context
Currently, Guimaraes sits in 9th place with 32 points after 27 rounds. Although in a safe position, their form is alarming. On the other hand, Tondela is in 17th place – second to last – with 20 points after 26 matches played. The gap between the teams at the bottom is very narrow, making every match a final for the away team.
| Team | Location | Score | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guimaraes | 9 | 32 | 4 losses, 1 draw |
| Tondela | 17 | 20 | 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss |
Analyzing the performance of both teams
Guimaraes: Crisis of a winless streak
The home team's coach is going through the most difficult period of the season. Statistics from their last five matches show they have suffered four defeats and only managed one draw. However, Guimaraes' only advantage is their home ground, Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. Of their nine wins this season, six were achieved in front of their home crowd.
Guimaraes' attack has scored 29 goals in 27 matches (an average of 1.1 goals per game), but their defense is a major concern, having conceded 42 goals. A lack of concentration at crucial moments has cost them many important points recently.
Tondela: Overcoming Challenges
Despite being second to last in the table, Tondela's recent form is somewhat better than the home team's. In their last five matches, they have won one, drawn three, and lost only one. Interestingly, Tondela performs better away from home, with three out of their four wins this season coming on the road.
Tondela's biggest problem is their extremely low scoring rate, averaging only 0.7 goals per game (19 goals in 26 matches). To have any hope of getting points at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, they must improve their finishing if they don't want to continue sinking deeper into the relegation zone.
Head-to-head history and key statistics
The head-to-head history in the last 5 matches slightly favors Guimaraes with 2 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss against Tondela. In the first leg in November 2025, Guimaraes secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Tondela.
- November 9, 2025: Tondela 0 - 1 Guimaraes
- September 10, 2023: Guimaraes 0 - 1 Tondela
- July 23, 2023: Guimaraes 1 - 1 Tondela
- April 25, 2022: Tondela 1 - 1 Guimaraes
- December 12, 2021: Guimaraes 5 - 2 Tondela
Predicting tactics and results
With the home advantage, Guimaraes is expected to play an attacking game to seek an early goal, aiming to relieve the psychological pressure after a series of poor results. Meanwhile, Tondela is likely to adopt a pragmatic defensive counter-attacking style, a tactic that has helped them secure valuable draws recently.
Based on statistical indicators, the likelihood of the match ending in a win for the home team or a draw is very high (90% of the predicted results). Guimaraes is considered the favorite due to home advantage and a slightly better squad, although their current form is not particularly convincing.
Predicted result:Guimaraes win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 23:30 on 03/04/2026
Official lineup
Guimaraes
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachGil Lameiras
Starting lineup:
- 27. Charles (G)
- 66. Tony Strata (D)
- 28. Thiago Balieiro (D)
- 4. Óscar Rivas (D)
- 13. João Mendes (D)
- 16. Beni Mukendi (M)
- 30. Gonçalo Nogueira (M)
- 19. Oumar Camara (M)
- 20. Samu (M)
- 88. Miguel Nogueira (M)
- 11. Gustavo Silva (F)
Substitutes:
- 33. Ejike Opara
- 22. Fabio Blanco
- 25. Juan Castillo
- 23. Diogo Sousa
- 3. Miguel Nóbrega
- 2. Miguel Maga
- 48. Noah Saviolo
- 17. Orest Lebedenko
- 18. Telmo Arcanjo
Tondela
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachCristiano Bacci
Starting lineup:
- 31. Bernardo Fontes (G)
- 2. Bebeto (D)
- 20. Brayan Medina (D)
- 4. Christian Marques (D)
- 60. Emmanuel Maviram (D)
- 32. Juan Rodríguez (M)
- 10. Joe Hodge (M)
- 7. Maranhão (M)
- 16. Rony Lopes (M)
- 26. Arjen Van Der Heide (M)
- 29. Jordan Siebatcheu (F)
Substitutes:
- 44. João Silva
- 79. Hugo Félix
- 30. Lucas Cañizares
- 90. Makan Aiko
- 27. Rodrigo Conceição
- 8. Hélder Tavares
- 70. Moudjatovic
- 23. Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka
- 48. Tiago Manso
