Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal
by Daniel Ngulu | in Liga Portugal Predictions
As the Portuguese Primeira Liga resumes after the Christmas break, Vitoria Guimaraes will play host to Benfica on Saturday 4th January. The hosts go to the game placed fifth on the league standings with 21 points while Benfica are top with 39 points. Vitoria Guimaraes have four wins and a draw in their last five matches. They have five wins in their last 15 matches, four losses and four clean sheets. They have failed to score in just two of their last 15 matches and have netted 12 goals in the last five matches, while conceding four only. Their last three matches have each yielded over 2.5 goals while they have two straight home wins ahead of this game. In their last five home matches in the league, Vitoria Guimaraes have managed four wins and a loss. They have not been the best defensively though; they have conceded the joint most (17) among the teams in the top 10. Meanwhile, they haven’t scored a goal in their last three meetings and four of the last five with Benfica.
On the other hand, Benfica have gone unbeaten in 10 matches ahead of this clash and having finished 2019 with a draw, they will be keen to return to winning ways. They have scored two or more goals in nine of their last 10 matches and have lost just one of their last 15 matches. Benfica have 11 wins in their last 15 matches and six clean sheets in the process. Nine of their last 10 matches have produced over 2.5 goals, while the team has conceded two or more in just three of the last 15 matches. Benfica are unbeaten in six away matches. They have two losses in the last 13 matches, and both have come in the Champions League. They have scored two or more goals in nine of their last 13 away matches. They have scored the most goals in the league (37) and have the best defence, having conceded just six goals. Benfica are unbeaten in 17 matches against Vitoria Guimaraes.
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Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon Form
Vitoria SC Guimaraes and Benfica Lisbon's standings in the Liga Portugal
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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77 | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 45 |
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7
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50 | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
Vitoria SC Guimaraes and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2019 - League Cup
15 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
12 Dec 2019 - Europa League
8 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
4 Dec 2019 - League Cup
1 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2019 - League Cup
18 Dec 2019 - Taca de Portugal
14 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
10 Dec 2019 - Champions League
6 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
3 Dec 2019 - League Cup
Vitoria SC Guimaraes against Benfica Lisbon : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
17 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
25 Sep 2019 - League Cup
18 Jan 2019 - Liga Portugal
15 Jan 2019 - Taca de Portugal
10 Aug 2018 - Liga Portugal
31 Mar 2018 - Liga Portugal
5 Nov 2017 - Liga Portugal
Vitoria SC Guimaraes against Benfica Lisbon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Vitoria SC Guimaraes - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- Benfica have not lost any of their last six away matches.
- Benfica are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.
- Benfica are unbeaten in 17 matches against Vitoria Guimaraes.
- Vitoria Guimaraes are unbeaten in their last five matches.
- Vitoria Guimaraes have scored 12 goals in the last five matches.
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Our Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction
Benfica have by far been the best team in Portugal this season, and they head to this clash on a great run and though Vitoria Guimaraes have also done well, we feel they won’t match up. Vitoria Guimaraes have been weaker defensively, compared to their attacking returns. They have conceded four in the last five matches and have the joint second leakiest defence in the league. They haven’t scored in the last three meetings with Benfica, and have no win in this fixture in the last 17 matches. Meanwhile, Benfica have been good away as they have been at home. They have the best defence in the league and are the best scorers too and we believe this will play out here. We expect Benfica to win this one.
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