Moreirense vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction & Betting Tips (23 August)

Moreirense welcome Vitoria Guimaraes to Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in what promises to be a tightly contested Liga Portugal clash. Under the guidance of Cristiano Bacci, Moreirense have shown signs of revival, stringing together a three-match unbeaten run that includes a gritty 1-0 win over Boavista. That result marked Bacci’s first victory since replacing Cesar Peixoto, whose tenure was marred by inconsistency. The Conegos now sit 10th in the table, eight points clear of the relegation playoff zone, and will be eager to build on their home form, having already collected 23 points from 13 matches in Moreira de Cónegos.

Vitoria Guimaraes, meanwhile, arrive with momentum and ambition. Luis Freire’s side are unbeaten in their last seven league outings, with three consecutive wins bolstering their push for European qualification. Their most recent triumph, a 2-0 dispatching of Estrela Amadora, was a statement of intent following their exit from the UEFA Conference League. Sitting sixth in the standings with 41 points, Vitoria are just two shy of fifth-placed Santa Clara. Defensive discipline has been their hallmark, with five clean sheets in the last seven matches, and they’ll be looking to replicate that solidity on the road, where they recently snapped a nine-game winless streak.



The tactical battle will likely hinge on midfield control and set-piece execution. Moreirense’s Bernardo Martins and Guilherme Schettine have been instrumental in recent weeks, combining for goals and pressing high to disrupt opposition build-up. Vitoria’s Telmo Arcanjo, who netted twice in their last meeting, remains a key threat with his late runs and clinical finishing. The previous encounter ended 2-2, but with both teams sharpening their edges, this fixture could tilt in favor of the hosts, especially if they can exploit Vitoria’s occasional lapses in transition.

Expect a cagey start, but Moreirense’s home resilience and recent uptick in form may just give them the edge. Vitoria will not go quietly, and their attacking depth ensures they’ll find the net. However, with the crowd behind them and Bacci’s tactical tweaks starting to bear fruit, Moreirense could snatch a narrow 2-1 victory—an outcome that would further cement their mid-table stability while denting Vitoria’s European ambitions.

• Summary: Moreirense is going head to head with Vitória SC starting on 23 Aug 2025 at 15:00 UTC at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas stadium, Moreira de Conegos city, Portugal. The match is a part of the Liga Portugal Betclic .
• Referee: Joao Pedro Pinheiro
• Moreirense Feedinco Rating: 6.89
• Vitoria Guimaraes Feedinco Rating: 6.67