Vitoria FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitoria FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga .
- Vitoria FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Carlos Taborda Xistra
- Referee Luciano Maia
- Referee Pedro Ribeiro
- Referee Joao Bento
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | CS Maritimo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | CD Feirense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | CD Tondela | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Vitoria FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | CD Feirense | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | FC Bayern München | A | 1–5 | L |
| 11 Nov | CD Tondela | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Moreirense FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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 as Vitoria FC face off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 11' Cristiano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 11.
- 16' The referee has no hesitation. Pizzi is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 16.
- 17' Against the run of play, Jonas has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 27' Vitoria FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Vitoria FC have won 58 goals from 69 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' The referee calls foul for Andre Almeida. He receives a Yellow card.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jonas.
- 46' Ruben Micael is replacing Hildeberto Pereira for the Vitoria FC side.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Vitoria FC in their trying to find a way past Sport Lisboa e Benfica's compact .
- 66' Vitoria FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andre Pedrosa is hanging Semedo on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Vitoria FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' Nuno Pinto picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 73' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica bench stirs into life. Pizzi is withdrawn and Gabriel gets his opportunity.
- 77' Another substitution for Vitoria FC to replace Nuno Pinto by Zequinha on 77 minute.
- 80' The whistle greets Jonas as he departs to be replaced by Haris Seferovic.
- 81' A moment of madness from Gedson on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will be frustrated.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vitoria FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Alfa Semedo. He replaces Andrija Zivkovic on 90 minute.
- With this win, Sport Lisboa e Benfica is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Vitoria FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 20
- 99
- 5
- 6
- 10
- 1
- 21
- 13
- 29
- 23
Bench
- 96
- 4
- 8
- 15
- 27
- 45
- 87
Coach
Lito Vidigal
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 83
-
17
Andrija Zivkovic ↓ Alfa Semedo 90'
- 33
- 3
- 34
- 5
- 27
-
10
Jonas ↓ Haris Seferovic 80'
- 99
Bench
- 11
-
8
Gabriel ↑ 73'
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↑ 80'
- 1
- 79
- 30
-
16
Alfa Semedo ↑ 90'
Coach
Rui Vitoria
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Silva | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 1 |
| Jhonder Cadiz | 1 |
| Nuno Valente | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Pizzi | 1 |
| Carlinhos | 1 |
| Jonas | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitoria FC Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2018-12-08
Vitoria FC
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2018-12-01
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–0
CD Feirense
W
2018-11-27
FC Bayern München
5–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2018-11-11
CD Tondela
1–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2018-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
AFC Ajax
D
2018-11-02
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–3
Moreirense FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.15
Vitoria FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Vitoria FC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Vitoria FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
64%
Vitoria FC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria FC
| Handicap | Vitoria FC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.