GUIMARAES VS ALVERCA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: GUIMARAES VS ALVERCA
As Guimaraes prepare to host Alverca on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
GUIMARAES PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Guimaraes, currently 9th in the standings with 31 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 21 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
ALVERCA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Alverca, sitting 10th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR GUIMARAES VS ALVERCA
Recent meetings between Guimaraes and Alverca have favored Alverca, with Alverca claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Braga, Guimaraes recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Charles, Mendes, Nobrega, Balieiro, Strata, Sousa, Beni, Saviolo, Samu, Silva, Oliveira. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Alverca's last outing came against Santa Clara, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Gomes, Baseya, Gomez, Naves, James, Lincoln, Moreira, Spencer, Chiquinho, Milovanovic, Figueiredo. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Guimaraes are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Guimaraes and Alverca are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR GUIMARAES VS ALVERCA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Guimaraes's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Alverca's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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