Vitória SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 May | CS Maritimo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | FC Famalicão | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 May | SC Farense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | Moreirense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | CD Nacional | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Vitória SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 May | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 4–3 | W |
| 11 May | CD Nacional | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | FC Porto | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | CD Tondela | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques!
- 5' Vitória SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Oscar Estupinan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 12 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Silvio is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vitória SC so far.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Another change for Sport Lisboa e Benfica made on 25 minute. Lucas Verissimo leaves to be changed by Jan Vertonghen.
- 30' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Vitória SC have won 369 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' Abdul Mumin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Adel Taarabt is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 43.
- 44' Poor challenge from Adel Taarabt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' GOAL! Haris Seferovic scores on 48.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Jorge Fernandes is booked for Vitoria SC — Yellow card on 53.
- 58' The deadlock is broken! Haris Seferovic gets on the scoresheet on 58 minutes.
- 58' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chiquinho is hanging Pedrinho on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' It is a substitution in Sport Lisboa e Benfica team. Pedrinho is replaced by Chiquinho on 59 minute.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Everton. He replaces Darwin Nunez on 60 minute.
- 61' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Duarte is hanging Rochinha on the field on 61 minute.
- 63' What a strike from Jorge Fernandes! The score is 0-3.
- 68' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Abdul Mumin is replaced by Andre Amaro.
- 73' The crowd applauds Nuno Tavares as he leaves the pitch. Alejandro Grimaldo steps in for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 74' Time for substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Nuno Tavares is replaced by Alejandro Grimaldo.
- 76' Lyle Foster gets the nod from Vitoria SC. He replaces Oscar Estupinan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' The Vitoria SC manager makes a substitution. Silvio departs to be replaced by Zie Ouattara.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Vitória SC in their trying to find a way past Sport Lisboa e Benfica's compact .
- 87' 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 Andre Andre suffering a number of foals already.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vitória SC 1-3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 44
- 19
- 10
- 11
- 17
- 31
- 6
- 28
- 29
Bench
- 51
- 5
- 25
- 70
- 21
- 9
- 74
- 91
- 60
Coach
Bino
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 38
- 2
- 30
- 8
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↓ Pizzi 59'
- 14
- 99
- 4
- 91
- 71
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Everton 58'
Bench
-
7
Everton ↑ 58'
-
5
Jan Vertonghen ↑ 25'
- 28
-
19
Chiquinho ↑ 58'
- 77
-
21
Pizzi ↑ 59'
-
3
Alejandro Grimaldo ↑ 73'
- 82
- 88
Coach
Jorge Jesus
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Mario | 4 |
| Haris Seferovic | 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
2021-05-19
Vitória SC
1–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-05-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-05-11
CD Nacional
1–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-05-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
FC Porto
D
2021-04-30
CD Tondela
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-04-26
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
CD Santa Clara
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.72
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
36%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
85%
Vitória SC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12.8%
0 – 1
11.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
0 – 3
9.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 4
5.1%
1 – 4
3.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 0
3.2%
2 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +1 | 30% | 23% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
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.

