GUIMARAES VS MOREIRENSE - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: GUIMARAES VS MOREIRENSE
As Guimaraes prepare to host Moreirense on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 21:45 under referee Nobre, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
GUIMARAES PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Guimaraes, currently 8th in the standings with 31 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 28 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 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
MOREIRENSE PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Moreirense, sitting 6th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 12 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR GUIMARAES VS MOREIRENSE
Recent meetings between Guimaraes and Moreirense have favored Guimaraes, with Guimaraes claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Estrela Amadora, Guimaraes recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Charles, Mendes, Abascal, Balieiro, Strata, Sousa, Beni, Saviolo, Samu, Camara, Silva. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Moreirense's last outing came against Rio Ave, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Ferreira, Kiko, Maracas, Batista, Pinto, Alanzinho, Stjepanovic, Alonso, Bondoso, Maranhao, Travassos. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Guimaraes are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Moreirense are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. 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 MOREIRENSE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number 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. Moreirense's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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