Benfica will take on Gil Vicente on Saturday, 28 September in a match that the hosts will consider a must-win given the early pace set by Sporting Lisbon at the top of the league.
Benfica haven't necessarily had a poor start to the season but they have already dropped five points. They are up to third now, though, and will be keen to kick on.
Gil Vicente have been the draw specialists in the Primeira Liga so far, with four of their opening six matches finishing level. Another one here would likely be welcomed by the visitors.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Benfica vs Gil Vicente prediction below.
Contents
- 1 Benfica vs Gil Vicente prediction: The hosts to keep in touch with the leaders
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as odds on favourites
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Benfica
- 4 Benfica preview: Finding their feet
- 5 Gil Vicente preview: Trying to make life difficult for their opponents
- 6 Player to watch: Angel di Maria
Benfica vs Gil Vicente prediction: The hosts to keep in touch with the leaders
Key Stats
- Benfica have won all three of their home league matches this season and two of them have been by two or more goals.
- Gil Vicente have failed to win five of their six matches this season.
- None of Gil Vicente's last four matches have produced more than two goals.
Correct score prediction: Benfica 2-0 Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente have proven to be quite adept at restricting opponents in the early parts of the season and they have conceded more than one goal in any of their last four matches. On the flip side, they have also only scored twice in those four matches which makes it hard to see them scoring away at Benfica.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as odds on favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Benfica come into this one as the big favourites which is something they will be used to be now considering they are the most successful club in Portugal. Ladbrokes have given them an 83.3% chance of coming out on top on Saturday while they have given Gil Vicente a 7.7% chance of winning.
Check out today's betting tips page for more predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Benfica
Benfica have won their last four matches against Gil Vicente and won the corresponding fixture last season 3-0. Interestingly, Gil Vicente have enjoyed recent success against Benfica and at the Estadio da Luz, too. In February 2022, they ran out as 2-1 winners at Benfica's home in a brilliant away display.
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/02/24
Benfica
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/08/23
Gil Vicente
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/04/23
Gil Vicente
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/11/22
Benfica
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/02/22
Benfica
Gil Vicente
Benfica preview: Finding their feet
Benfica's stuttering start to the new season wasn't a huge surprise given they lost three of their most important players over the summer in big-money moves. The players they have brought in have been slow off the mark but there have been signs in recent games that things might now be clicking.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Aursnes, Luis, Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
W
Atletico Madrid
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/09/24
W
Gil Vicente
1
Benfica
5
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/09/24
W
Boavista
0
Benfica
3
UEFA Champions League 19/09/24
W
Crvena Zvezda
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
W
Santa Clara
1
Benfica
4
Gil Vicente preview: Trying to make life difficult for their opponents
Gil Vicente have become one of the trickiest teams to face in the Primeira Liga ever since getting promoted in 2019. They have displayed those traits again this season and Benfica will be aware that they will need to play well to beat them on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Andrew (GK), Carlos, Buatu, Fernandes, Cruz, Castillo, Fujimoto, Garcia, Correira, Aguirre, Mboula
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/09/24
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Benfica
5
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/09/24
D
Casa Pia
1
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
D
Famalicao
1
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/09/24
D
Braga
0
Gil Vicente
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/08/24
D
Estoril
0
Gil Vicente
0
Player to watch: Angel di Maria
Angel di Maria turned down the advances of Saudi Arabia last summer to return to the club that made him a star in Europe. While his decision was admirable, he the Argentinian is a serial winner and he didn't return to just have a nice time.
Benfica failed to win the league last season and if they do so again here, then many will wonder whether bringing back the experienced winger was the right call. Can he roll back the years and fire them to glory?
