Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães: match statistics
Benfica displays significantly higher form and quality than Vitória Guimarães. The hosts are unbeaten this season (18 wins, 8 draws) and have an impressive goal record of 55:17, while the visitors concede an average of 1.75 goals away and have won only 25% of their away matches. Benfica dominates in home matches with a 62% win rate, averaging 2.31 goals scored and only 0.77 conceded. Vitória has poor away form (67% losses) and in their last five away matches, they have lost four games. The difference in possession (60% vs 52%), shot accuracy, and expected goals (2.11 xG vs 1.41 xG) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all statistics, Benfica's victory is highly probable.
Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Vitória Guimarães in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Vitória Guimarães has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.12 goals per game and allows 0.65. Vitória Guimarães scores 1.12 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Benfica's games and 46% of Vitória Guimarães's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 46%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.97 to 1.45 per game. Benfica takes 17.0 shots per game, while Vitória Guimarães takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 54% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Vitória Guimarães leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Vitória Guimarães, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 displays significantly higher form and quality than Vitória Guimarães. The hosts are unbeaten this season (18 wins, 8 draws) and have an impressive goal record of 55:17, while the visitors concede an average of 1.75 goals away and have won only 25% of their away matches. Benfica dominates in home matches with a 62% win rate, averaging 2.31 goals scored and only 0.77 conceded. Vitória has poor away form (67% losses) and in their last five away matches, they have lost four games. The difference in possession (60% vs 52%), shot accuracy, and expected goals (2.11 xG vs 1.41 xG) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all statistics, Benfica's victory is highly probable.
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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 | Vitória Guimarães | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
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 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Benfica · 0.8 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães
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 89% better for: goals scored per game.
2.12 goals / game - Benfica · 1.12 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães
Benfica is 131% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.65 goals / game - Benfica · 1.5 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães
Benfica scores in 92% of games (24 of 26 meczów), while Vitória Guimarães keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Vitória Guimarães scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 46% (12 of 26 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 - Vitória Guimarães
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 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.96 pts / game - Benfica · 1.08 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Vitória Guimarães - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +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 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Vitória Guimarães
* 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 | Vitória Guimarães | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.77 | 2.71 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 46% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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
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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Vitória Guimarães. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 3:0 Vitória Guimarães. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães?
Benfica score 2.12 goals per game on average and Vitória Guimarães 1.12. The Liga NOS average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Benfica's matches and 46% of Vitória Guimarães's.
What form are Benfica and Vitória Guimarães in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Vitória Guimarães 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães?
The statistical background for Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.