Gil Vicente vs Benfica: match statistics
Benfica holds a clear advantage in this clash, remaining unbeaten away this season (73% wins, 0% losses). The visitors possess a superior goal difference (+16 in away matches versus +11 for the hosts at home) and a higher average possession (58% vs 48%). Although Gil Vicente shows decent home form (64% wins), they face a team of significantly higher quality, confirmed by xG statistics (1.85 for Benfica vs 1.68 for Gil Vicente). Benfica averages 1.91 goals on the road while conceding just 0.45, which, alongside 64% clean sheets, testifies to defensive solidity. Recent form for both teams is identical (1.8 PPG), yet the quality and consistency of Benfica, particularly in away matches, give them a distinct edge to claim victory.
Gil Vicente vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gil Vicente played Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 2 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Gil Vicente: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Benfica: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gil Vicente scores 1.48 and concedes 0.91 goals per match. Benfica scores 2.13 and concedes 0.57. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gil Vicente 43%, Benfica 48%. Over 2.5: Gil Vicente 43%, Benfica 65%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.98 vs 1.56. Gil Vicente: 14.2 shots per match, Benfica: 17.0.
Match halves
Gil Vicente: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.70. Benfica: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Gil Vicente: 31-45+ (11 goals). Benfica: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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 holds a clear advantage in this clash, remaining unbeaten away this season (73% wins, 0% losses). The visitors possess a superior goal difference (+16 in away matches versus +11 for the hosts at home) and a higher average possession (58% vs 48%). Although Gil Vicente shows decent home form (64% wins), they face a team of significantly higher quality, confirmed by xG statistics (1.85 for Benfica vs 1.68 for Gil Vicente). Benfica averages 1.91 goals on the road while conceding just 0.45, which, alongside 64% clean sheets, testifies to defensive solidity. Recent form for both teams is identical (1.8 PPG), yet the quality and consistency of Benfica, particularly in away matches, give them a distinct edge to claim victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Gil Vicente | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.34 |
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 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Gil Vicente · 2.6 pts / match - Benfica
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 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1.48 goals / match - Gil Vicente · 2.13 goals / match - Benfica
Benfica is 60% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.91 goals / match - Gil Vicente · 0.57 goals / match - Benfica
Gil Vicente scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 matches).
Benfica scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Gil Vicente
Over / Under - Benfica
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Gil Vicente · 2.09 pts / match - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Gil Vicente
Benfica
* 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
| Gil Vicente | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.39 | 2.75 | • 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 47% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 56% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 30% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 79% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Gil Vicente 0 - 0 - 1 Benfica. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gil Vicente vs Benfica?
The Liga NOS match finished Gil Vicente 1:2 Benfica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gil Vicente vs Benfica?
Gil Vicente score 1.48 goals per game on average and Benfica 2.13. The Liga NOS average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Gil Vicente's matches and 48% of Benfica's.
What form are Gil Vicente and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games Gil Vicente have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Benfica 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gil Vicente vs Benfica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gil Vicente vs Benfica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.