Vitória SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tiago Martins
- Referee Vasco Santos
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Andre Campos
- Referee Pedro Mota
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | CD Nacional | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | CD Aves | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Portimonense SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 6–2 | W |
| 16 Dec | CS Maritimo | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #3 |
| 42 | Points | 80 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 23 / 11 / 0 |
| 39 | Scored | 74 |
| 51 | Conceded | 25 |
| -12 | GD | +49 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 2.35 |
| 35% | Win % | 68% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Vitória SC are 9th (42 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 3rd (80 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
6/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques as Vitória SC face off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Vitória SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sport Lisboa e Benfica winning 100% of all matches.
- 15' Sport Lisboa e Benfica looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 20' Brazil international Davidson da Luz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Vitória SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Castro will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Yordan Osorio needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' Poor challenge from German Conti. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Haris Seferovic, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 58' Welthon gets the nod from Vitoria SC. He replaces Alexandre Guedes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' Rafa Silva gets the nod from Sport Lisboa e Benfica. He replaces Pizzi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 69' Joao Teixeira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joseph Amoah on 69 minute.
- 70' A moment of madness from Falaye Sacko on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
- 71' Haris Seferovic gets the nod from Sport Lisboa e Benfica. He replaces Nicolas Castillo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' Rafa Soares was booked on 78.
- 81' Haris Seferovic puts Sport Lisboa e Benfica on the lead.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andre Almeida.
- 85' The Vitoria SC bench stirs into life. Andre Andre is withdrawn and Ola John gets his opportunity.
- 90' Another change for Sport Lisboa e Benfica made on 90 minute. Joao Felix leaves to be changed by Gedson.
- 90' A moment of madness from Alhassan Wakaso on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Vitória SC and Sport Lisboa e Benfica share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 5
- 24
- 1
- 2
- 43
- 17
- 25
- 9
- 20
- 91
Bench
- 46
- 56
- 16
- 7
- 21
- 10
- 30
Coach
Luis Castro
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Pizzi ↓ Rafa Silva 62'
- 11
- 8
- 33
- 3
- 34
- 22
-
79
Joao Felix ↓ Gedson 90'
- 30
- 99
- 2
Bench
-
83
Gedson ↑ 90'
- 17
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↑ 71'
- 1
- 18
-
27
Rafa Silva ↑ 62'
- 16
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 4 |
| Joao Mario | 4 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Roman Yaremchuk | 2 |
| Bruno Duarte | 2 |
| Darwin Nunez | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2019-01-18
Vitória SC
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-01-11
CD Santa Clara
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-01-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–2
Rio Ave FC
W
2019-01-02
Portimonense SC
2–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2018-12-23
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2018-12-16
CS Maritimo
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.72
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 56% + Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
44%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
82%
Vitória SC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
12.7%
1 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 1
3.6%
0 – 4
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 4
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 25% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 19% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
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.