CD Trofense
- CD Trofense sits top of Liga 3, Group A with 24 points from 14 games.
- Trofense have been more consistent throughout the campaign and currently top the league.
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Coach Renato Coimbra, who took charge in October 2024, has fostered a pragmatic, defensive mentality in his squad that has produced a decent return of three wins, two draws and two defeats from seven home matches in Liga 3, Group A.
- They’ve scored an average of 1.57 goals per game at home while conceding just 0.86 goals per contest.
- They have drawn both of their most recent home games.
Vitoria Guimaraes B
- Vitoria Guimaraes B are third in the standings with 20 points from 14 matches.
- Vitoria B are 4.39 outsiders for Sunday’s game, and that seems very high when you consider that Guimaraes have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games, although the visitors are a young squad and their form has been mixed.
- Vitoria B's last three games include a 2-0 home win over SC Joao Ver followed by a goalless draw away at Braga B and a 1-3 defeat at home to Paredes.
- Guimaraes’ style of play is progressive and based on possession and building from the back, although they have conceded just four goals in seven away matches, an average of 0.57 per game, so far this season (W2, D4, L1).
Head-to-Head
CD Trofense recorded a 2-1 away win over Vitoria Guimaraes B the last time the sides faced off in Liga 3, Group A three months ago.
CD Trofense
- Moussa Diarra is the Trofense main man and top scorer with six Liga 3, Group A goals in 12 appearances.
- Goncalo Cunha has chipped in with two goals during their current five-match unbeaten run.
Vitoria Guimaraes B
- Hugo Nunes has hit the same number of goals in Vitoria B’s last five.
- Miguel Nogueira is the most reliable of the bunch with five in just seven appearances in Liga 3, Group A.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Trofense at 1.76 and Vitoria B at 4.39.
- The Under 2.5 goals market looks attractive at 1.63 for a game that is likely to be tight and tense.
Prediction
- We feel that Trofense are favored here and there is enough evidence to back up their status as the bookies' favourites.
- Vitoria B are a decent side and will make it difficult for the home team, but we think Trofense can just sneak it.
