Guimaraes vs Benfica Prediction 19 April 2025
🔊 This match is the highlight of the 30th round in the Primeira Liga. Vitória de Guimarães will host Benfica at the "Estádio D. Afonso Henriques". The hosts are currently fifth, while the visitors are vying for the championship, setting the stage for a fierce battle over crucial points. Benfica are the favorites, but Vitória are in good form and have consistently managed to take points from the "Eagles" on home turf recently.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vitória Guimarães and Benfica:
- 48 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team victories - 34, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 28 for the hosts, 89 for the visitors;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.25, in the 2nd half - 1.19;
- average total goals per match - 2.44.
The last game took place on 07 December 2024 at Benfica's ground and ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Guimaraes - Benfica
Vitoria SC Guimaraes Team Overview
⚫ Vitória Guimarães hold the fifth spot in the standings, demonstrating consistent form. Over the last ten matches, they have secured five victories and suffered only one defeat. Their strategy is built on solid defense and swift counterattacks, conceding an average of just one goal per match.
🔗 Notably, their 1-0 victory over Gil Vicente in the last round was significant. It marked the first time in this Primeira Liga campaign that Vitória have won back-to-back clean sheets. Gustavo, the team's top scorer this season with ten goals, found the net in both games.
❌ On the downside, Toni Borevkovic received a yellow card, which means the Croatian, a crucial figure in their defense, will miss the upcoming match. Additionally, Umaro Embaló will be sidelined due to injury, though this has been a known issue for some time.
Match Results: Vitoria SC Guimaraes
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
🔴 Benfica are confidently holding onto second place in the league and continue to impress fans with their play. The Eagles are showcasing incredible scoring ability, averaging over two goals per match this season and securing seven victories in their last ten games (only losing to Arsenal in the Champions League).
🔗 However, in the last round, Bruno Lage's men unexpectedly stumbled against Arouca at home (2-2), losing the top spot shortly after claiming it. Orkun Kökçü (1 goal, 1 assist) was the standout player of the match, while Vangelis Pavlidis scored for the third consecutive Primeira Liga game, but these are small consolations.
⚡️ In notable news, there are rumors about the potential return of João Félix and Bernardo Silva to the Estádio da Luz. These could be significant additions for the next season.
❌ But let's get back to current matters and look at the injury list for the visitors. There are no new injuries: Renato Sanches, Alexander Bah, and Manu have been sidelined for quite some time.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 34, draws - 8.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of wins: 12 vs 23;
- win percentage: 41% vs 77%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- number of draws: 12 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 7;
- number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- number of draws: 4 vs 1.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes won with a +1.5 handicap in 34 of last 35 games.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 23 games (Primeira Liga).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 home games.
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 11 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.58, the guests - 1.85;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.44;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.41 vs 3.27;
- average total goals scored: 1.41 vs 2.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.97 vs 1.3;
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes: average total at home in the tournament - 1.79;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.87;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 2.5 (away - 3.2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Vitoria SC Guimaraes games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Vitoria SC Guimaraes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.66; at home field - 7.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 6.4.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.4, away - 7.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.2; away - 7.
- Benfica Lisbon have taken over 5.5 corners in their last 5 games against Vitoria SC Guimaraes.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.12 (2.06 for home team and 2.06 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.04 (1.87 for home team and 2.17 for away team).
Vitoria SC Guimaraes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.03; at home - 1.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.8.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.53, away - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 5 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 7 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we anticipate a tense encounter. We believe Vitória can put up a fight against one of the league leaders, having not lost by more than one goal in their last 23 Primeira fixtures and keeping clean sheets in three of their previous four matches. We're willing to take a chance on the underdog - Vitória Guimarães to win with a +1.5 handicap. It's worth noting that Benfica have failed to beat the "Conquerors" in their last three away meetings.No comments
Betting Tips: Vitoria SC Guimaraes - Benfica Lisbon
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