Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Wolverhampton predictions as Wolves start the 2023-24 Premier League pre-season with a friendly against Portuguese top-flight outfit. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Wolverhampton Predictions
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Wolverhampton Wanderers and Vitoria de Guimaraes: A Friendly Match With Many Things To See
Key Stats
– Vitoria de Guimaraes finished sixth in Portugal’s top division, seven points ahead of the seventh-placed team.
– Both teams have bolstered their squads with fresh signings, promising an exciting and unpredictable match.
The Premier League’s Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to face Vitoria de Guimaraes, a key team from Portugal’s top division, in a friendly encounter that promises to offer a blend of thrills and spills. Julen Lopetegui’s Wolverhampton team, known as the Wolves, are charting their course towards their Premier League opener against Manchester United on August 14, while Vitoria embarks on their competitive journey on July 26, challenging Celje in the Europa Conference League’s second qualifying round. This interleague matchup serves as a warm-up to these forthcoming battles.
The Road to Preparation
Vitoria’s pre-season sets off with a swift succession of games, taking on Middlesbrough and the Wolves in a single weekend. Additional pre-season challenges include duels with Fafe, Rio Ave, and Boavista, all of which will help the Portuguese outfit to fine-tune their strategies for the 2023-24 campaign. This season will kick off for Vitoria with an away fixture against Estrela on August 12, following a commendable sixth-place finish in the Portuguese top division last term, securing a seven-point lead over Chaves in the seventh position.
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To bolster their campaign, Vitoria have made significant additions to their team. Among the fresh talents are the high-profile Ricardo Mangas from Boavista and Ze Carlos and Adrian Butzke, whose arrivals promise to strengthen the team’s performance.
The Wolves’ Summer Signings
On the other side, the Wolves were last seen in action on the final matchday of the 2022-23 Premier League season where they fell to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a 5-0 defeat. Despite this setback, the Wolves finished 13th in the league table last season, amassing a total of 41 points from their 38 matches, which saw them sit comfortably seven points clear of the relegation zone.
With a mission to improve their standings, the Wolves have signed Tom King to bolster their goalkeeping department. Furthermore, Boubacar Traore, initially on loan at Molineux from Metz, has now been signed permanently, promising a solid front line for the team. Amidst the rumors around Lopetegui’s future, he has affirmed his commitment to the Wolves, thereby ensuring continuity in their strategy and play.
Predicted Lineups and Expected Performances
Vitoria’s head coach, Moreno, is set to fully utilise his squad in the back-to-back games. Up to five debutants could feature in the friendly against the Wolves, with Andre Silva, Alisson Safira, and Tiago Silva expected to make appearances. The likely changes between halves promise to offer an exciting display of Vitoria’s depth and talent.
For the Wolves, their large squad in Portugal, which includes first-team players not involved in international duties, is expected to participate in the contest. Lopetegui has also introduced several promising young players, and those returning from loan spells, to the training camp. Raul Jimenez, Chiquinho, and Sasa Kalajdzic are anticipated to make their returns after injuries, bringing even more intrigue to the match.
Match Prediction Analysis
Drawing from the teams’ past performances and their preparations for this season, this friendly encounter is likely to be highly competitive. Although it’s a challenge to make an accurate prediction given that both teams are still gearing up for their competitive seasons, this match could offer an insightful glimpse into their respective strategies for the forthcoming season.
Analysing Wolverhampton’s performance from the previous season, the Wolves scored 31 goals and conceded 58 in their 38 matches. Despite this seeming disadvantage, the team maintained an average of 50.2% ball possession and had a solid passing accuracy rate of 81.3%. Defensively, the Wolves managed to keep 11 clean sheets and committed only four penalties. These statistics suggest a team with potential for a solid defensive strategy and disciplined play.
Based on these insights, we predict both teams will score in the match, with Vitoria’s new signings and Wolves’ returning loan players bringing unpredictability to the play. This, coupled with the teams’ resilient defensive strategies, could result in a hard-fought 2-2 draw which will be facilitated by the low condition of the two teams and the many experiments made by the two coaches.
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