Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Benfica Prediction: Os Vimaranenses Won't Make Life Easy For The Eagles

Vitoria de Guimaraes will welcome Benfica to the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques in the 21st round of the Primeira Liga.

Benfica aims to sustain their commanding lead at the top of the Primeira Liga standings by securing maximum points against a Vitoria de Guimaraes side that has maintained overt superiority in past meetings, although the home side's improved performance of late suggests that this won't be an easy feat to achieve.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Vitoria de Guimaraes vs. Benfica, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Vitoria de Guimaraes

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After 20 games played, Vitoria de Guimaraes occupy the fifth spot in the Primeira Liga standings, four points ahead of sixth-placed Moreirense and one point behind the European football spot currently occupied by Braga in fourth place.

In their most recent match, Vitoria recorded a comfortable 3-1 home win over Gil Vicente in the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal, which witnessed them book their spot in the semi-finals where their opponent is yet to be decided following Santa Clara and FC Porto's being called off. This follows a narrow 1-0 victory over Vizela on the road in the Primeira Liga. Vitoria have been in consistent form in the league, losing one of their nine matches (W6 D2) and will fancy their chances of picking up a favorable outcome against league leaders Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Varela; Borevkovic, Fernandes, Ribeiro; Maga, Handel, T Silva, Mangas; Mendes, A Silva, J Silva

Benfica

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After 20 games played, Benfica occupy first place in the Primeira Liga standings and have maintained a two-point deficit over third-placed Sporting CP, who have a game in hand.

In their most recent match, the Eagles recorded a 2-1 victory over Vizela on the road in the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal, booking their spot in the semi-finals where they'll get to face high-flying Sporting CP. This follows a 3-0 victory at home against Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga. Roger Schmidt's charges are currently on a seven-match winning streak in the league and will be keen on extending their winning run to eight matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Neves, Luis; Di Maria, Silva, Aursnes; Cabral

Match Facts

• Vitoria de Guimaraes have won five of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Benfica are currently on a three-match winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Vitoria de Guimaraes averages 2.3 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 2.1 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 57 meetings, Vitoria de Guimaraes have won 7 times, Benfica have won 41 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 109-37 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica may be favorites coming into this clash, but they go up against a Vitoria de Guimaraes side that has been in fine form in recent weeks, and it goes without saying that Roger Schmidt's charges won't have a straightforward win in this clash.

Hence, we expect both teams to score, as this has occurred in four out of their last seven encounters and in six out of Vitoria de Guimaraes' last ten home matches.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.79
• W2 for 1.65