Moreirense v Gil Vicente: top-half duel with Europe in sight | OneFootball

Moreirense host Gil Vicente in Liga Portugal on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with fifth against sixth and European ambitions in play.

Gil Vicente won the reverse fixture 2-0 in August and arrive fifth on 34 points, while Moreirense sit sixth on 30. The visitors' last outing was a 5-0 victory over Famalicão, the hosts were edged 1-0 at Vitória S.C.

Moreirense have won three of their past five league games, including home wins over Tondela and Santa Clara. Gil Vicente's recent run includes a draw with Sporting CP and that emphatic win last weekend, underlining their momentum before the trip to Moreira de Cónegos.

The match-up could hinge on defence and delivery. Gil Vicente have conceded only 16 league goals with 10 clean sheets, and they have won 292 aerial duels, suggesting strength against crosses. Moreirense average 51% possession with 83.37% passing accuracy and have relied on open play, with zero goals from set pieces this season. Gil Vicente have taken five penalties with 60.0% success and may look to probe the box given Moreirense have conceded nine spot kicks.

Key threats are well flagged in the league charts. Pablo De Jesus has 10 goals for Gil Vicente, while Guilherme Schettine has nine for Moreirense. Creators to watch include Luis Esteves and Dinis Pinto, both on six assists.

A home win would take Moreirense to 33 points and could close the gap to the European places. Victory for Gil Vicente would move them to 37 and may apply pressure on fourth placed Braga in the race for continental qualification.