Benfica vs Gil Vicente: match statistics
Benfica vs Gil Vicente: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Gil Vicente in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on September 13, 2026. Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Gil Vicente has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 3.60 goals per game and allows 0.60. Gil Vicente scores 0.75 and allows 0.25. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Benfica's games and 0% of Gil Vicente's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 2.44 to 1.67 per game. Benfica takes 21.0 shots per game, while Gil Vicente takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 2.40 goals per game after halftime. Gil Vicente leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Gil Vicente, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Benfica enter this fixture on the back of 5 consecutive wins, scoring 18 goals and conceding just 3, while Gil Vicente have managed only 3 goals in their last 5 matches. At home, the hosts hold a significant edge in chance quality: their average xG stands at 2.96 compared with just 0.71 xG conceded, while they also average 26.5 shots and 9.5 shots on target per game. Gil Vicente are yet to score away from home, have failed to find the net in 100% of their matches, and generate just 0.74 xG and 1 shot on target per game. The visitors have so far managed to keep a clean sheet in every away fixture, but with 44% possession and such a clear attacking disparity, it will be difficult for them to neutralize Benfica’s pressure for long. The most likely outcome is a controlled home win, with a draw primarily dependent on Gil Vicente maintaining an effective deep defensive shape.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal points to Gil Vicente failing to score: the visitors have yet to find the net in their away matches, while their average xG is just 0.74. Benfica concede only 0.33 goals per home match, keep a clean sheet in 67% of games, and limit opponents to an xG of 0.89. The difference in chance creation is substantial, with the hosts averaging 18 shots, including 5.33 on target, compared with Gil Vicente’s 7 attempts and just 1 on target. Both teams currently have a BTTS rate of 0%, compared with the league average of 40%, further supporting the scenario in which at least one side fails to score. Although Benfica recorded BTTS in 60% of their last five matches overall, their excellent defensive record and the visitors’ limited attacking potential make BTTS - No the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Benfica are on an excellent run of five consecutive wins, scoring an average of 3.6 goals and creating chances worth 2.34 xG in their last 5 matches. The hosts average 18 shots, including 5.33 on target, while Gil Vicente record just 7 attempts and 1 shot on target per match. Benfica’s defense allowed opponents just 0.57 xG across their last five games, limiting the visitors’ projected output to 0.48 goals. Gil Vicente have scored only 3 goals in their last 5 matches but conceded an average of 0.8 goals, giving the in-form league leaders a clear path to surpassing two goals on their own. The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as Benfica’s considerable attacking strength offsets both teams’ cautious seasonal scoring records.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Benfica are on a five-match winning streak, scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game and conceding just 0.6, while Gil Vicente have scored only 0.6 goals per match across their last five fixtures. The hosts led at the break in all five of their most recent matches, scoring an average of 1.6 goals before half-time and conceding just 0.2; the visitors took the lead in only 20% of such matches. The quality differential is clear: Benfica average 1.97 xG and 5.33 shots on target, compared with Gil Vicente’s 0.74 xG and just 1.0 shot on target. Benfica remain very strong after the break, averaging 2.0 goals in their recent matches, while their opponents have scored only 0.2, further supporting the scenario of the hosts maintaining their lead until full-time. The most likely outcome is therefore 1/1: Benfica lead at half-time and win the match.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Benfica | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.18 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 49% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Benfica · 1.75 pts / game - Gil Vicente
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 380% better for: goals scored per game.
3.6 goals / game - Benfica · 0.75 goals / game - Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente is 140% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.6 goals / game - Benfica · 0.25 goals / game - Gil Vicente
Benfica scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 meczów).
Gil Vicente scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - Gil Vicente
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica is 140% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Benfica · 1.25 pts / game - Gil Vicente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 80%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 25% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 100% |
| No goal | 75% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Benfica
Gil Vicente
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Benfica | Liga | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.20 | 2.72 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 45% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 55% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 31% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 25% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Benfica's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gil Vicente. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Gil Vicente?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 3:1 Gil Vicente. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Gil Vicente?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Benfica won 2, Gil Vicente won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Gil Vicente?
Benfica score 3.60 goals per game on average and Gil Vicente 0.75. The Liga NOS average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Benfica's matches and 0% of Gil Vicente's.
What form are Benfica and Gil Vicente in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Gil Vicente 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Gil Vicente?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Benfica vs Gil Vicente: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.