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Gil Vicente vs Benfica Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and the main statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for the clash between Gil Vicente and Benfica.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Gil Vicente vs Benfica
The best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga is a victory for Benfica combined with more than 1.5 goals. Benfica is expected to be in a much better physical condition and will be fully focused on the championship, especially with Bruno Lage having more flexibility in his squad. The Eagles are favourites to claim victory in this encounter, which is unlikely to see only one goal. Hence, a combination of Benfica’s triumph alongside more than 1.5 goals is the best bet for this match.
The best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Benfica
Benfica wins and more than 1.5 goals
Match preview: Gil Vicente vs Benfica
Gil Vicente and Benfica will compete at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos in a match for the 24th round of the Primeira Liga. In their previous encounter in this competition on 28 September 2024, Benfica secured a comfortable 5-1 victory at home. Historically, Benfica has performed well at this ground, winning all of the last four matches against Gil Vicente. The last time they met at this venue was on 26 August 2023, when Benfica triumphed 3-2. The goals for Gil Vicente were netted by Maxime Dominguez (90’) and Tidjany Chabrol (74’), whilst Rafa Silva (53’), Petar Muse (90’), and Ángel di María (19’) scored for Benfica. In this upcoming match, the home advantage might be crucial as Gil Vicente has shown significant disparity in their performances when playing at home compared to as visitors.
Team analysis: Gil Vicente
The home team faces Benfica in a match that they are eager to contest, having recorded 5 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses in their championship matches thus far. This is a side that is markedly influenced by playing at home, typically stronger in front of their home supporters, as seen in their last 30 matches where they have achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 8 losses as visitors, with 12 goals scored and 24 conceded. In contrast, their home form includes 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded. For the championship, Gil Vicente has managed to earn 12 points out of a possible 30 in their last 10 home games, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. Notably, they have struggled defensively, conceding goals in all of their last 10 matches in this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 12 out of their 25 games and have only managed to turn the match around once. A notable trend in the last 12 home matches is that they have conceded 6 of their 13 goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
Despite a change in management, Gil Vicente continues to face serious challenges. Coach César Peixoto has only had two matches to implement his strategies and lacks time to rectify the team’s issues. Typically, a coaching change motivates a squad, but this has not been the case, as Gil Vicente has gained just 1 point from their last two fixtures. They were unexpectedly defeated by Santa Clara at home in the last round, losing 0-1. There is considerable work ahead for César Peixoto, addressing both defensive weaknesses and the lack of scoring, with the team having netted just 1 goal in their last 5 matches. This squad evidently has greater potential, demonstrated in the early stages of the championship, where they showcased a promising attacking dynamic.
Team analysis: Benfica
The visitors, Benfica, are also competing against Gil Vicente in this late match of the 24th round, having achieved 19 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their league campaign so far. This team is relatively unaffected by the home advantage, showing consistent results both at home and away; in their last 30 matches, they recorded 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses away from home, scoring 24 goals and conceding 17. At home, they also performed well with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, registering 40 goals scored and only 14 conceded. In their last 10 away fixtures for the championship, Benfica has recorded 7 victories, 1 draw, and 2 losses, securing 22 points from a possible 30. Their attack is consistent, having scored in 9 of their last 10 league games. Across 25 matches in the Primeira Liga, they have conceded the first goal 7 times but managed to overturn the situation in 3 encounters.
Benfica approaches this match following a hard-fought win in Vila do Conde, which was expected given their recent physical and mental fatigue from facing FC Barcelona. Now, stepping away from the pressures of the Champions League, they will focus on contesting for the top position, especially with Sporting, as the battle for first place intensifies toward the end of the season. Bruno Lage’s team understands that there is little room for error and cannot afford to drop points against teams considered within reach, like Gil Vicente. The Eagles are counting on their last three away victories, and should present an improved physical performance, positively affecting their consistency in this concluding phase of the campaign.
The best prediction for Gil Vicente vs Benfica
Benfica wins and more than 1.5 goals
