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GIL VICENTE VS BENFICA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: GIL VICENTE VS BENFICA
As Gil Vicente prepare to host Benfica on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
GIL VICENTE PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Gil Vicente, currently 5th in the standings with 40 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 23 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
BENFICA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Benfica, sitting 3rd with 55 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 27 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR GIL VICENTE VS BENFICA
Recent meetings between Gil Vicente and Benfica have favored Benfica, with Benfica claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
This fixture has generally favored Benfica in recent years.
In their previous league match against Estoril, Gil Vicente recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ze Carlos, Lucao, Konan, Espigares, Buatu, Esteves, Ze Carlos, Fernandes, Garcia, Murilo, Varela. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Benfica's last outing came against AVS, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Trubin, Neto, Otamendi, Silva, Bah, Barrenechea, Rios, Schjelderup, Rafa, Lopes Cabral, Pavlidis. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Gil Vicente are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gil Vicente and Benfica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR GIL VICENTE VS BENFICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Gil Vicente's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Benfica's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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