Gil Vicente vs Benfica Prediction 28 March 2025
🔊 The clash between Gil Vicente and Benfica promises to be a real test for both teams, as it's their first match following the international break. Benfica, currently sitting second in the standings, are in strong form with seven wins in their last ten matches. Gil Vicente, on the other hand, are fighting for survival, positioned 14th. The odds clearly favor the visitors, yet the question remains: can the hosts withstand the attacking prowess of the Eagles?
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Gil Vicente and Benfica:
- 12 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 10, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 8 for Gil Vicente, 30 for Benfica;
- average total in the first half - 1.33, second half - 1.83;
- average total goals per match - 3.17.
The last meeting took place on 28 September 2024 at Benfica's home ground and ended with a 5-1 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Gil Vicente - Benfica
Gil Vicente Barcelos Team Overview
Gil Vicente are navigating a challenging phase in the Primeira Liga. The team sits in 14th place, with just two wins in their last ten matches. They concede an average of 1.2 goals per game, and their offense is equally underwhelming, averaging only 0.6 goals per match. Following a string of poor results, the management decided to part ways with Bruno Pinheiro, but his successor, César Peixoto, has yet to make significant changes. They managed to break their losing streak with a 1-1 draw against Estrela, but quickly returned to losing ways with a goalless defeat to Santa Clara (0-1). Despite dominating in shots (12-3), they failed to convert that into a positive result. Perhaps the international break has given the new coach time to implement necessary adjustments to the team's play.
Match Results: Gil Vicente Barcelos
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
Benfica are confidently navigating the championship, currently sitting second in the standings. The team is in excellent form, securing seven victories in their last ten matches and boasting an impressive average of 1.9 goals per game. Their attacking style of play is a key factor, allowing them to dominate opponents. In their last three Primeira Liga fixtures, the Eagles have netted nine goals, scoring three in each match. Vangelis Pavlidis has been a consistent contributor during this stretch, continuing to add to his goal tally. The Greek forward ranks fourth in the league for combined goals and assists (10 goals and 4 assists). He was named Primeira Liga Player of the Month for February, while Bruno Lage was honored as the best coach.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 10, draws - 0.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of wins: 5 vs 20;
- win percentage: 20% vs 77%;
- number of losses: 12 vs 4;
- number of draws: 8 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 7;
- number of losses: 7 vs 2;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos has lost in each of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Benfica Lisbon.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos has lost in 7 of the last 8 games.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos has lost in 6 of the last 7 Liga Portugal games.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos has lost in each of their last 4 home games.
- Benfica Lisbon has won in each of their last 6 Liga Portugal games.
- Benfica Lisbon has won in 5 of the last 6 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 2.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.17;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 3.12;
- average total goals scored: 0.96 vs 2.35;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 1.12;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.48 vs 1.23;
- Gil Vicente Barcelos: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.62;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.83) vs 1.9 (away - 1.5).
- Benfica Lisbon has scored over 1.5 goals in each of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Gil Vicente Barcelos.
Prediction on corners
Gil Vicente Barcelos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.92; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 3.33.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.62, away - 7.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; away - 7.25.
- Benfica Lisbon has taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Liga Portugal games against Gil Vicente Barcelos.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5 (2.5 for home team and 2.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.4 (2.4 for home team and 2 for away team).
Gil Vicente Barcelos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.84; at home - 1.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.33.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.58, away - 1.85;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Gil Vicente Barcelos vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos at home - 7 (58%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 2 (50%).
Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and their standings in the league table, Benfica appear to be the clear favorites against Gil Vicente. Considering the attacking prowess of the visitors and the defensive frailties of the hosts, a Benfica victory seems the most likely outcome. However, it's also worth noting the trends: over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in 8 of Benfica's last 9 matches in the Primeira Liga. We suggest placing this bet, banking on the scoring exploits of Pavlidis and company.
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