Gil Vicente and Arouca meet at Municipal de Barcelos, Barcelos on Sunday, Dec 27 at 6:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Primeira Liga. Just 0 points separate them in the standings.

Gil Vicente come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 0L). Arouca are in mixed form (2W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Gil Vicente won their last outing, while Arouca suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Gil Vicente face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Arouca have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Arouca won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Gil Vicente a slight edge, but Arouca are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.