Betting Analysis for Primeira Liga: Gil Vicente against Benfica
Fifth-placed Gil Vicente faces off against third-placed Benfica at the Municipal de Barcelos, with the match scheduled to kick off at 22:15 on Monday, March 2.
Match Preview and Analysis
Gil Vicente Set to Challenge Benfica Strongly
We are supporting Gil Vicente +1 on the Asian Handicap versus Benfica at odds of 1.77. If the underdogs lose by just one goal, we will receive our stake back, and this wager could yield a good profit if they succeed in winning or securing a draw.
In their last 10 head-to-head matches, Benfica has emerged victorious in 8 encounters against Gil Vicente.
Gil Vicente’s Home Advantage
Gil Vicente has secured three consecutive victories at home. In their most recent match away at Antonio Coimbra da Mota, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Estoril Praia. The Roosters controlled 52% of the possession and managed four shots on target, with Murilo finding the net.
Benfica secured a home win in their last league match, achieving a 3-0 victory over AVS at Estadio da Luz, marking their third consecutive win in the Primeira Liga. Jose Mourinho’s squad controlled 65% of the ball and registered nine shots on target, with goals from Alexander Bah, Enzo Barrenechea, and Rafa Silva.
Just five days prior, Benfica faced elimination from the Champions League after suffering a 2–1 defeat against Real Madrid in the away leg of their play-off match.
Benfica’s Recent Performance
Statistics of the Matchup Between Gil Vicente and Benfica
Benfica has achieved seven consecutive victories against Gil Vicente. In their most recent encounter, Benfica secured a 2-1 win at Estadio da Luz. Over the last 10 matches between these teams, Benfica has triumphed eight times, while Gil Vicente has claimed two victories.
Gil Vicente – Recent 10 Matches in the League
Betting Odds and Predictions
Gil Vicente has secured 4 victories, faced 2 defeats, and recorded 4 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 15.0 attempts and 5.2 shots on target. The team from Barcelos has maintained an average possession rate of 52.3%, completing 367.4 passes and earning 6.2 corners per match, while allowing 1.5 goals and 4.0 corners from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on target.
Top scorer Murilo has netted 6 goals, while both Santi Garcia and Gustavo Varela have scored 3 each. Luis Esteves leads in assists with 4, and goalkeeper Lucao has recorded one clean sheet.
Benfica – Recent 10 Matches in the League
In the matchup against Gil Vicente, Benfica has achieved 8 victories and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 17.3 attempts and 6.7 shots on target. They maintain an average possession rate of 58.5%, completing 494.6 passes, earning 7.7 corners while conceding 1.8 corners. Defensively, they have allowed 0.5 goals from 6.4 attempts and faced 1.8 shots on target.
The top scorer is Vangelis Pavlidis with 10 goals, while Anisio Cabral and Fredrik Aursnes have each netted 2. Sidny Lopes Cabral, Georgiy Sudakov, and Fredrik Aursnes have all provided 2 assists, and Anatoliy Trubin has achieved 6 clean sheets in the last 10 matches.
Lineups Confirmed for Gil Vicente vs Benfica
Gil Vicente’s starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Lucao (goalkeeper), Ze Carlos, Marvin Gilbert, Jonathan Buatu, Ghislain Konan, Facundo Caseres, Luis Esteves, Murilo, Santi Garcia, Agustin Moreira, Hector Hernandez.
Gil Vicente’s chances are boosted by +1
Based on insights from leading betting platforms, our selection is estimated to have a 56.5% likelihood of yielding a return. Nevertheless, we believe that the actual probability falls within the range of 60-65% when considering all relevant factors. Thus, it is classified as a value bet.
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Released at 04:27, 01 March 2026