How to watch Arouca vs Gil Vicente; Portuguese Primeira Liga broadcast

The match Arouca vs Gil Vicente will be available on Sport TV1 (accessible with a VPN in Portugal as there is no official broadcast in the USA) on Friday, December 27, at 3:15 PM ET / 12:15 PM PT. From the Estádio Municipal de Arouca, the hosts will aim to climb from the bottom of the standings, while Gil Vicente looks to secure their position and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Learn about team form, strategies, and what to expect in this crucial matchup.

How Does Arouca Arrive?

Arouca, managed by Vasco Seabra, currently sits at the bottom of the table with just 11 points after 15 matches. The team is struggling through a tough run of results in the Primeira Liga. In their most recent match, they lost 3-1 to Casa Pia, displaying significant defensive weaknesses that allowed their opponents to dominate. Although they secured a 1-0 victory over Santa Clara previously, that win seems like an isolated reprieve in an otherwise challenging season.

In earlier matches, Arouca suffered consecutive defeats against teams like Estrela Amadora and Benfica, where poor attacking effectiveness and a fragile defense left them empty-handed. Despite occasional moments of strength in the past, their recent form has been disappointing, and hosting Gil Vicente presents a significant challenge.

Recent Matches for Arouca:

• December 20: Casa Pia 3-1 Arouca (Primeira Liga)
• December 15: Arouca 1-0 Santa Clara (Primeira Liga)
• December 9: Estrela Amadora 2-1 Arouca (Primeira Liga)
• December 1: Arouca 0-2 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
• November 23: Arouca 1-2 Farense (Taça de Portugal)

How Does Gil Vicente Arrive?

Gil Vicente, led by Bruno Pinheiro, is in 10th place with 17 points. In their latest match, they held Sporting CP to a 0-0 draw, demonstrating strong defensive organization but struggling to capitalize on attacking opportunities. Before that, they achieved back-to-back victories against Farense and Nacional, proving they can be dangerous when they find their rhythm.

However, inconsistencies have also been evident, such as their 4-0 loss to Guimarães, where their defensive line was easily breached. While Gil Vicente has performed better than their upcoming opponent, they still need to improve consistency to stay away from the lower end of the standings. This match offers a good opportunity to add more points.

Recent Matches for Gil Vicente:

• December 22: Gil Vicente 0-0 Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
• December 14: Farense 0-1 Gil Vicente (Primeira Liga)
• December 7: Gil Vicente 2-1 Nacional (Primeira Liga)
• December 2: Guimarães 4-0 Gil Vicente (Primeira Liga)
• November 24: Vila Real 0-2 Gil Vicente (Taça de Portugal)

Probable Lineups

Arouca:

• Nico Mantl
• Tiago Esgaio
• Chico Lamba
• José Fontán
• Weverson
• Mamadou Loum
• Pedro Santos
• David
• Morlaye Sylla
• Alfonso Trezza Hernandez
• Guven Yalcin

Gil Vicente:

• Andrew
• Zé Carlos
• Josué
• Rúben Fernandes
• Kaju
• Santiago García González
• Facundo Cáseres
• Roman Mory Diaman Gbane
• Jordi Mboula
• Jorge Aguirre
• Félix Correia

Predictions

Odds:

• Arouca: +128
• Draw: +205
• Gil Vicente: +230

Match Details

• Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
• Time: 3:15 PM ET / 12:15 PM PT
• Tournament: Primeira Liga
• Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Arouca

Where to Watch Arouca vs Gil Vicente Live

• Broadcast: Sport TV1 (available with a VPN in Portugal)