Tondela v Gil Vicente: survival fight meets top-half push | OneFootball

Tondela host Gil Vicente in Liga Portugal at Estádio João Cardoso on Monday, 13 April 2026, with the hosts in the relegation places and the visitors in sixth seeking to consolidate their top half standing.

The reverse fixture in November went Tondela's way, a 1-0 win in Barcelos, so the hosts carry a recent head to head edge into the game.

Form points both ways. Tondela have one win in five and were beaten 5-0 at Vitória S.C. last time out, but they have taken draws against Santa Clara and AVS. Gil Vicente ended a four match winless run by beating AVS 3-0 after draws with Estrela Amadora and Alverca and a narrow loss at Santa Clara.

Season profiles hint at the balance. Tondela have scored 19 goals in 27 league games at 0.7 per match and conceded 44 at 1.6, with an average 42% share of the ball. Gil Vicente average 1.5 goals for and 1.0 against per game, with 11 clean sheets and 50% possession. The visitors may enjoy more control, while the hosts could be forced to play without the ball.

Key threats are clear. For the visitors, Pablo De Jesus has 10 league goals, with Murilo on eight and Luis Esteves among the leading providers with eight assists. Tondela's main outlet is Pedro Henryque on six league goals. The hosts deliver plenty from wide areas, producing 402 open play crosses at 18.41% accuracy, and may look to test the flanks.

A home win would lift Tondela to 23 points and could tighten the survival fight. Victory for Gil Vicente would take them to 48 points and strengthen their grip on the top half, with scope to push higher if rivals slip.