Sema Velázquez and Galovic are injured, which should give Opoku another chance to start. Milovanov might have a chance to start as Mateus Quaresma will serve a match ban, which would move Tiago Esgaio to left-back. David Simão remains doubtful, which means that Busquets, Alan Ruiz and Vitinho should form the midfield trio. Long-term absentee Murilo Souza is the only injury concern for Gil Vicente FC here. Ivo Vieira might rotate given that the hosts are in European action on Thursday. As a result, Matheus Bueno, Aburjania, Hackman, Villodres and Tomás Araújo might have a chance to start. However, Fran Navarro should start up front.
Arouca have won their last 4 home matches against Gil Vicente in all competitions. Arouca have failed to score in their last 3 matches (Liga Portugal). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Gil Vicente's last 4 away games (Liga Portugal). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Arouca's last 6 home games (Liga Portugal). Gil Vicente have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches (Liga Portugal).
As expected, FC Arouca were brushed aside by SL Benfica last time out. The 'Arouquenses' faced the Eagles at the wrong time and couldn't avoid defeat, especially as they played the second half with 10 men. Gil Vicente FC progressed to the next round of the UEFA Conference League after a delightful performance against Riga FC, beating the Latvian side 4-0. Before that, they managed to kick off their Primeira Liga campaign with a 1-0 win over FC Paços de Ferreira and are expected to be confident here. Given both sides' run of form, it would be normal to expect an away win. However, playing in between preliminary rounds, Gil Vicente will likely change their side, which should even things. A draw is on the cards. 1:1
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