GIL Vicente vs Benfica – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Benfica (48%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as GIL Vicente face Benfica.
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Match Analysis
GIL Vicente host Benfica at in Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 23. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 21 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, GIL Vicente stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Primeira Liga matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L L W W D. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. GIL Vicente have played only a handful of Primeira Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, GIL Vicente have posted 6W 1D 3L at — 1.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Benfica — All Games: 6W 4D 0L from 10 Primeira Liga fixtures this season — 2.20 PPG. Last five: D W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.70 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Benfica have played only a handful of Primeira Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Primeira Liga this season, Benfica have posted 7W 3D 0L from 10 away outings — 2.40 PPG. They are averaging 2.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Benfica are 0.70 PPG ahead (2.20 vs 1.50), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H
The previous 10 encounters between these sides heavily favour Benfica, who boast 9 victories compared to 1 for GIL Vicente.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 10 meetings have averaged 3.4 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 2 Mar 2026, ended 1–2 with Benfica winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Benfica have won 9 of 10 previous encounters, and at 3.4 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
GIL Vicente in-play tendencies (37 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
Benfica in-play tendencies (37 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%; they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — GIL Vicente 43% versus Benfica 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (GIL Vicente 49% | Benfica 73%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects GIL Vicente 1.21 xG and Benfica 1.67 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: GIL Vicente attack 1.090 / defence 0.801 | Benfica attack 1.651 / defence 0.833. League average goals — home 1.337 / away 1.260. Benfica have an above-average attack strength of 1.651 — the away xG of 1.67 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 37 GIL Vicente games / 37 Benfica games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: GIL Vicente 28% | Draw 24% | Benfica 48%. Fair-value odds: GIL Vicente 3.57 | Draw 4.17 | Benfica 2.08. Benfica hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.88. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.88 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Benfica are the pick at 48% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Benfica offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.88 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.4 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 57%. Form rates corroborate: GIL Vicente 50% | Benfica 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: GIL Vicente vs Benfica | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Feb 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: GIL Vicente 28% | Draw 24% | Benfica 48% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 57% | xG GIL Vicente 1.21 / Benfica 1.67 • Poisson strength factors: GIL Vicente attack 1.090 / def 0.801 | Benfica attack 1.651 / def 0.833 | league avg home 1.337 / away 1.260 • Poisson stance: Benfica (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.21
GIL Vicente xG
Expected Goals
1.67
Benfica xG
57%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does GIL Vicente vs Benfica kick off?
GIL Vicente vs Benfica is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 21 February 2027.
What competition is GIL Vicente vs Benfica part of?
GIL Vicente vs Benfica is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win GIL Vicente vs Benfica?
Our statistical model gives GIL Vicente a 28% chance of winning, Benfica a 48% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Benfica the favourite.
Will both teams score in GIL Vicente vs Benfica?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both GIL Vicente and Benfica will score (BTTS).
Will GIL Vicente vs Benfica have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between GIL Vicente and Benfica?
Record (10 meetings): GIL Vicente 1W | Draws 0 | Benfica 9W.
What form are GIL Vicente and Benfica in?
GIL Vicente (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-L-W-W-D. Benfica (all comps): 6W-4D-0L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates GIL Vicente's attack at 1.09x the league average against Benfica's defence at 0.83x — combine the two and it projects 1.21 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Benfica's attack versus GIL Vicente's defence, projects 1.67 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 37/37 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.5%), 0-1 (7.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Benfica Win
28%
3.59
24%
4.14
48%
2.09
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.5%
Away win
0 – 1
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.21
GIL Vicente xG
Total xG
2.88
1.67
Benfica xG
3.59
28%
Home win
4.14
24%
Draw
2.09
48%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.33
Clean Sheet
19%
5.30
30%
3.37
Win to Nil
5%
19.00
14%
7.02
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 6.8 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.1 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for GIL Vicente vs Benfica?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are GIL Vicente and Benfica expected to score?
The model projects 1.21 expected goals for GIL Vicente and 1.67 for Benfica, a combined total of 2.88.
How confident is the prediction model for GIL Vicente vs Benfica?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 37 outings, GIL Vicente have picked up 1.54 PPG on a 15W 12D 10L record — L-L-W-W-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for GIL Vicente, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Benfica's form line: 25W 12D 0L from 37 games, 2.35 PPG, last five D-W-D-W-W. It's still early in the season for Benfica, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Benfica are the form team by 0.81 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against GIL Vicente.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, GIL Vicente have posted 2.00 PPG from 18 outings (11W 3D 4L). That's noticeably better than their 1.54 PPG overall — GIL Vicente are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Benfica have gone 13W 5D 0L from 18 away games — 2.44 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Benfica come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
GIL Vicente are averaging 1.35 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per game recently; Benfica are on 2.30 scored and 0.76 conceded.
Defensively: GIL Vicente have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their games; Benfica in 41% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 37 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
GIL Vicente
Early Season
Benfica
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are GIL Vicente and Benfica in coming into this match?
GIL Vicente have gone 15W 12D 10L in their last 37 games (1.54 PPG), while Benfica have gone 25W 12D 0L in their last 37 (2.35 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — GIL Vicente at home or Benfica away?
Benfica's away record (2.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — GIL Vicente at home: 2.00 PPG; Benfica away: 2.44 PPG.
Have GIL Vicente or Benfica been keeping clean sheets recently?
GIL Vicente have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their recent games, Benfica in 41%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between GIL Vicente and Benfica runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. They last met on 2 March 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Benfica go into this on the back of 8 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 28 Sep 2024, when Benfica won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
GIL Vicente's record when hosting Benfica specifically: 0W 0D 5L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
GIL Vicente
0
Draws
9
Benfica
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between GIL Vicente and Benfica?
From 10 meetings on record, GIL Vicente have won 1, Benfica have won 9, and 0 have been drawn.
When did GIL Vicente and Benfica last play each other?
They last met on 2 March 2026, when GIL Vicente 1-2 Benfica.
Who has won more matches between GIL Vicente and Benfica?
Benfica have the better head-to-head record, with 9 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
GIL Vicente are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Benfica are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — GIL Vicente 44%, Benfica 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for GIL Vicente and 72% for Benfica. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 22% and 28% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: GIL Vicente keep a clean sheet in 44% of their matches; Benfica in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = GIL Vicente home games / Benfica away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when GIL Vicente play Benfica?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of GIL Vicente's recent matches and 56% of Benfica's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is GIL Vicente vs Benfica usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of GIL Vicente's matches and 72% of Benfica's.
Do GIL Vicente and Benfica tend to score early?
GIL Vicente have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Benfica in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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