Gil Vicente FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Gil Vicente FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.
- Gil Vicente FC 11 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | FC Famalicão | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar | Gil Vicente FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Rio Ave FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Mar | FC Barcelona | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | CD Nacional | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Boavista FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Gil Vicente FC | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 18 | Points | 28 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 5 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 30 |
| 8 | Conceded | 10 |
| +2 | GD | +20 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 2.55 |
| 45% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Gil Vicente FC this season
Gil Vicente FC this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Gil Vicente FC are 7th (18 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 2nd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gil Vicente FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
4/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
9/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gil Vicente FC
| Hector Hernandez | 3 G | 1 A |
| Walace | 3 G | |
| Murilo | 2 G | 2 A |
| Gil Martins | 1 G |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 11 G | 3 A |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 7 G | 4 A |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rafa Silva | 1 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Duran | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos as Gil Vicente FC face off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' It looks surprising Gil Vicente FC does not make any changes. Joao Teixeira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Carlos on 19.
- 22' Fredrik Aursnes does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 27' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' Santi Garcia, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sandro Cruz suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Otamendi, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mohamed Bamba on 45 minutes.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a card for Santi Garcia.
- 50' It’s gonna be a card for Jonathan Buatu.
- 51' Andrea Belotti adds to his 7 season tally! Sport Lisboa e Benfica lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 56' Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Zeki Amdouni makes way for Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 61' The crowd applauds Joao Teixeira as he leaves the pitch. Kanya Fujimoto steps in for Gil Vicente FC.
- 66' France international Tidjany Toure has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' Gil Vicente FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Facundo Caseres is hanging Santi Garcia on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Gil Vicente FC currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes a substitution. Andrea Belotti departs to be replaced by Vangelis Pavlidis.
- 79' Gil Vicente FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' Fresh legs for Gil Vicente FC! Kazu comes on to replace Sandro Cruz.
- 83' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu was booked on 83.
- 86' A change in the Sport Lisboa e Benfica ranks — Orkun Kokcu exits the field as Renato Sanches enters on 86.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Florentino is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Gil Vicente FC and Sport Lisboa e Benfica share the spoils 0-3.
Lineups
Gil Vicente FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 42
- 39
-
18
Joao Teixeira ↓ Kanya Fujimoto 61'
- 23
- 71
- 2
-
7
Tidjany Toure ↓ Sergio Bermejo 61'
-
90
Pablo Felipe ↓ Carlos Eduardo 67'
-
57
Sandro Cruz ↓ Kazu 81'
-
19
Santi Garcia ↓ Facundo Caseres 67'
- 8
Bench
- 77
- 26
-
10
Kanya Fujimoto ↑ 61'
-
22
Sergio Bermejo ↑ 61'
-
88
Kazu ↑ 81'
-
5
Facundo Caseres ↑ 67'
- 99
-
29
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 67'
- 33
Coach
César Peixoto
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 30
-
10
Orkun Kokcu ↓ Renato Sanches 86'
-
27
Bruma ↓ Angel di Maria 74'
- 19
- 8
- 61
- 1
-
44
Tomas Araujo ↓ Samuel Dahl 58'
- 3
- 4
- 7
Bench
- 9
-
11
Angel di Maria ↑ 74'
-
85
Renato Sanches ↑ 86'
- 18
-
14
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 74'
- 17
- 24
-
26
Samuel Dahl ↑ 58'
- 81
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goncalo Ramos | 4 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 3 |
| Angel di Maria | 2 |
| Rafa Silva | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Giorgi Aburjania | 2 |
| Joao Mario | 2 |
| Antoine Leautey | 1 |
Head to Head
Gil Vicente FC Form
2025-03-28
Gil Vicente FC
0–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2025-03-15
Gil Vicente FC
0–1
CD Santa Clara
L
2025-03-07
CF Estrela da Amadora
1–1
Gil Vicente FC
D
2025-02-22
Casa Pia AC
1–0
Gil Vicente FC
L
2025-02-17
Gil Vicente FC
0–2
FC Famalicão
L
2025-02-09
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–0
Gil Vicente FC
L
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2025-03-28
Gil Vicente FC
0–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2025-03-16
Rio Ave FC
2–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2025-03-11
FC Barcelona
3–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2025-03-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–0
CD Nacional
W
2025-03-05
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–1
FC Barcelona
L
2025-02-22
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–0
Boavista FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.72
Gil Vicente FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Gil Vicente FC or Draw
37%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
85%
Gil Vicente FC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12.9%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 3
6.4%
0 – 4
4.5%
1 – 0
3.6%
1 – 4
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
2 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Gil Vicente FC
| Handicap | Gil Vicente FC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 24% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Gil Vicente FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

