Benfica are set to take on Vitoria Guimaraes in the Primeira Liga on Saturday, 7 December in a match that could have a huge impact on the title race in Portugal.
Sporting Lisbon's defeat last weekend, combined with Benfica's win over Arouca has left Bruno Lage's men very much back in with a shout for the title but they need to keep their current winning run going.
Vitoria won't be an easy opponent for Benfica as they currently sit inside the top six.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction below.
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Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction: The hosts to continue winning
Key stats
- Benfica have won their last eight matches in the Primeira Liga.
- Vitoria have failed to win any of their last four away matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in three of Benfica's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Benfica 3-1 Vitoria Guimaraes
Benfica are on a roll at the minute and it doesn't look like anyone can stop them. They have won their last eight league matches and are yet to drop points at home all season. Vitoria aren't a bad side but they won't have enough to stop this Benfica train but they are usually good for at least a goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as odds-on favourites
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes odds are weighted heavily in the favour of the home team which shouldn't be a surprise given their home record this season. Ladbrokes have given Benfica a 76.9% chance of coming out on top on Saturday while Vitoria have been given just an 11.1% chance of taking away all three points.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Primeira Liga predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Benfica dominance
If Vitoria want to draw on some inspiration from the past ahead of this fixture then they are going to have to go quite far back as Benfica are unbeaten in their last 29 matches against them. The lats time Vitoria tasted victory over Benfica was in a cup match back in 2013 so the current group of players have an almighty task on their hands.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/02/24
Guimaraes
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/09/23
Benfica
Guimaraes
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/03/23
Benfica
Guimaraes
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/10/22
Guimaraes
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/02/22
Benfica
Guimaraes
Benfica preview: Closing in on Sporting
Benfica were almost written off at the start of the season when they fell eight points behind Sporting Lisbon but if they win their game in hand then they will be just two points behind the league leaders. Lage's men have been brilliant in recent weeks and will see this match as another opportunity to close in on Sporting.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras, Aursnes, Florentino, Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Sporting
1
Benfica
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Estoril
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
AVS
0
Benfica
6
Portugal Cup 23/04/25
W
FC Tirsense
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Guimaraes
0
Benfica
3
Vitoria Guimaraes preview: Coping well with European demands
For the first time in five years, Vitoria Guimaraes are having to juggle European football with their domestic action as they made it through Europa Conference League qualifying. Things aren't going too badly for them so far as they are on track to qualify for the knockout stages of that competition and are inside the top six in Portugal.
Predicted lineup: Varela (GK), Gaspar, Viondi, Borevkovic, Mendes, Handel, Manu, Samu, Cesar, Santos, Diaz
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
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SC Farense
2
Guimaraes
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Nacional
1
Guimaraes
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Rio Ave
0
Guimaraes
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
L
Benfica
3
Guimaraes
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/04/25
W
Gil Vicente
0
Guimaraes
1
Player to watch: Orkun Kokcu
Orkun Kokcu may not have the numbers of his compatriot, Akturkoglu, but the 23-year-old's influence on this team is undeniable. Everything positive Benfica do goes through the midfielder so it's no surprise he is being linked with a big-money move to Liverpool at the end of the season. Can Kokcu orchestrate another Benfica win on Saturday night?