Benfica vs Gil Vicente Prediction 26 September 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Benfica and Gil Vicente promises to be an exhilarating contest. Both teams are in good form: Benfica have won 3 of their last 6 matches, while Gil Vicente have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. Both sides sit near the top of the table, occupying third and fourth places respectively, highlighting their motivation to compete for high positions. Considering their recent head-to-head history, which has seen plenty of goals, fans can anticipate an entertaining match with a focus on attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-3. Let's take a look at the comparative stats from that match (Gil Vicente were the home side):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Benfica and Gil Vicente:
- 13 matches played;
- home wins - 11, away wins - 2, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 33 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 1.85;
- average total goals per match - 3.15.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - Gil Vicente
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Benfica hosting Rio Ave. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Benfica vs Rio Ave):
- possession percentage: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Benfica currently hold the third spot in the league, thanks to their consistent performances both defensively and offensively. The team boasts a strong defense, conceding only an average of 0.5 goals per game. Their form is impressive; they remain unbeaten in the league, clinching victories when it matters most. The Eagles possess a potent attacking threat, often controlling possession and aiming for quick combinations in the opponent's half.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Gil Vicente Barcelos Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in a Primeira Liga clash, where they faced Gil Vicente away. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here are the match statistics (Gil Vicente vs Estoril):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Gil Vicente are also putting up a commendable performance, having secured the fourth spot in the Portuguese league. They are comfortable on the road, consistently finding the back of the net at least once, as evidenced by their goal-scoring trend. The team favors a defensive approach, capitalizing on quick counterattacks to exploit opponents' mistakes effectively. Their upcoming match will be a crucial test of their resilience.
Match Results: Gil Vicente Barcelos
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Benfica Lisbon
📝 The team is still finding its footing, as their current form is far from ideal. Many things aren't clicking, as evidenced by their recent 1-1 draw against Rio Ave. Benfica only managed to break the deadlock in the 86th minute, but conceded an equalizer during stoppage time-a goal that didn't reflect the preceding play. José Mourinho has plenty to work on. It's crucial that the team isn't pinned down defensively.
⚽️ Notably, Georgiy Sudakov is in excellent form. The young Ukrainian midfielder, on loan but owned by Shakhtar, is already proving his worth. He's scored in two consecutive matches.
❌ There are no injury concerns.
Gil Vicente Barcelos
📝 Gil Vicente have conceded just two goals in the league so far, both against Porto. No other opponents have managed to score against them. The team plays with a strong defensive focus and remarkable discipline, which suggests they could remain in the upper half of the standings. They recently secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Estoril, showcasing their dominance. Notably, Gil Vicente's players excelled in defense once again, as their opponents failed to create significant chances.
⚽️ Pablo has netted 4 goals at the start of the season, currently serving as the team's main offensive threat.
❌ There are no injury concerns.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 2, draws - 0.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- win percentage: 67% vs 67%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Gil Vicente Barcelos won with a +2.5 handicap in last 14 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.54, the guests - 0.62;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 1.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.83 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.83 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.5;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Gil Vicente Barcelos: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.67) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in last 6 games against Gil Vicente Barcelos (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.83; at home field - 9.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 7.67.
Gil Vicente Barcelos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.17, away - 7.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 6.2.
- Over 10.5 corners in last 5 Gil Vicente Barcelos away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.08 (1.54 for home team and 1.54 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.71 (1.14 for home team and 2.57 for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 1.67.
Gil Vicente Barcelos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5, away - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Gil Vicente Barcelos
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Gil Vicente Barcelos away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We're in for an intriguing match where the favorite might face a tough challenge. Benfica's recent performance indicates they're not at their peak, making them vulnerable if opponents play with discipline. Gil Vicente, who have been defensively solid this season, could capitalize on this. Expect both teams to focus on minimizing defensive errors, as that's their best chance to secure points. Trends also suggest a low-scoring affair, as this has been the pattern in most of their recent encounters. Our bet is on under 3.5 goals-a prudent choice in terms of risk management.
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