Vitoria SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitoria SC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitoria SC 10 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 10 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 10 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 10 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 10 | 9 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 10 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 10 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Arouca | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Sep | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Casa Pia AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Portimonense SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Vitoria SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | CS Maritimo | H | 5–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Juventus FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | FC Famalicao | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Maccabi Haifa FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | FC Vizela | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Vitoria SC | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #2 |
| 9 | Points | 25 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 2 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 1 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 27 |
| 10 | Conceded | 8 |
| +0 | GD | +19 |
| 0.90 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 20% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Vitoria SC are 13th (9 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 2nd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
9/3
61-75
6/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vitoria SC
| Arnel Jakupovic | 2 G | |
| Samu | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G | |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 10 G | 3 A |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 6 G | 4 A |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rafa Silva | 1 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Duran | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Vitoria SC have kicked off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Andre Amaro has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' 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 Fredrik Aursnes suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. Vitoria SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Argentina international Nicolas Otamendi has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' It looks surprising Vitoria SC does not make any changes. Bruno Varela has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Vitoria SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andre Andre.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 48' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Ibrahim Bamba will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rafa Silva.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Vitoria SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Alisson Safira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anderson on 62 minute.
- 63' The crowd applauds Jota Silva as he leaves the pitch. Ruben Lameiras steps in for Vitoria SC.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' Florentino Luis makes way for Fredrik Aursnes at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 72' Odisseas Vlachodimos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
- 74' The referee shows Vitoria SC player a Yellow card on 74.
- 79' Vitoria SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Diogo Goncalves is replacing Joao Mario for the Sport Lisboa e Benfica side.
- 83' The Vitoria SC manager makes a substitution. Nelson Da Luz departs to be replaced by Michael Johnston.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ruben Lameiras argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Rafa Silva as he departs to be replaced by John Brooks.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vitoria SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 21
- 14
- 10
- 33
- 13
- 20
- 22
- 11
- 72
- 28
Bench
- 7
- 98
- 25
- 90
- 9
- 63
- 80
- 23
- 83
Coach
Moreno
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
7
David Neres ↓ Julian Draxler 70'
-
20
Joao Mario ↓ Diogo Goncalves 81'
- 3
-
27
Rafa Silva ↓ John Brooks 90'
- 99
- 13
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↓ Petar Musa 70'
- 6
- 61
- 66
Bench
- 2
-
17
Diogo Goncalves ↑ 81'
-
93
Julian Draxler ↑ 70'
-
25
John Brooks ↑ 90'
- 22
- 77
-
8
Fredrik Aursnes ↑ 70'
- 23
-
33
Petar Musa ↑ 70'
Coach
Roger Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 4 |
| Joao Mario | 4 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Roman Yaremchuk | 2 |
| Bruno Duarte | 2 |
| Darwin Nunez | 2 |
Head to Head
Vitoria SC Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2022-10-01
Vitoria SC
0–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2022-09-18
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
5–0
CS Maritimo
W
2022-09-14
Juventus FC
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2022-09-10
FC Famalicao
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2022-09-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
Maccabi Haifa FC
W
2022-09-02
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
FC Vizela
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.53
Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 67% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Vitoria SC or Draw
46%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
83%
Vitoria SC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
18.7%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
14.3%
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 3
7.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 1
2.6%
2 – 2
2.1%
2 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC
| Handicap | Vitoria SC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 9% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 28% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 19% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

