Benfica vs Gil Vicente: match statistics
Benfica vs Gil Vicente: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Benfica played Gil Vicente in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 13 September 2026. Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Benfica: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Gil Vicente: 2-1-1, 1.75 points/match.
Goal statistics
Benfica scores 3.60 and concedes 0.60 goals per match. Gil Vicente scores 0.75 and concedes 0.25. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Benfica 40%, Gil Vicente 0%. Over 2.5: Benfica 100%, Gil Vicente 0%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 2.44 vs 1.67. Benfica: 21.0 shots per match, Gil Vicente: 15.3.
Match halves
Benfica: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 2.40. Gil Vicente: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Benfica: 46-60 (8 goals). Gil Vicente: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.72 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 defence 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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Benfica is 49% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Benfica · 1.75 pts / match - 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 match.
3.6 goals / match - Benfica · 0.75 goals / match - Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente is 140% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.6 goals / match - Benfica · 0.25 goals / match - Gil Vicente
Benfica scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).
Gil Vicente scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - Gil Vicente
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Benfica · 1.25 pts / match - Gil Vicente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 80%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Benfica
Gil Vicente
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Benfica 2 - 0 - 0 Gil Vicente. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.