Vitória SC 0-3 Benfica – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Benfica at 38% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Vitória SC vs Benfica encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Primeira Liga clash, Regular Season - 30 as Vitória SC welcome Benfica to Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. Kick-off is set for Saturday 19 April 2025 at 20:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Primeira Liga games this season, Vitória SC have gone 6W 4D 0L from 10 outings — a 2.20 PPG return. Last five: W W D W W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.40 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) 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.
At home at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Vitória SC have gone 6W 4D 0L this season (10 games, 2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 7 clean sheets from 10 home games (70%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Benfica — All Games: 9W 1D 0L from 10 Primeira Liga fixtures this season — 2.80 PPG. Last five: W W W W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.80 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Benfica's away record: 7W 1D 2L from 10 road trips in Primeira Liga this season (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 2.20 is notably below their overall 2.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Benfica — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.80 vs 2.20). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H
Despite the anticipated home advantage, Benfica have the better historical record — 5 wins from 7 previous contests against 0 for Vitória SC.
The 7 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.1 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 7 Dec 2024, ended 0–1 with Benfica winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Benfica have won 5 of 7 previous encounters, and at 3.1 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 Data
Vitória SC trading profile (63 games, 31 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Benfica trading profile (63 games, 31 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; they lead at the break 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Vitória SC 49% versus Benfica 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Vitória SC 49% | Benfica 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Vitória SC 1.45 xG and Benfica 1.47 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: Vitória SC attack 1.243 / defence 0.823 | Benfica attack 1.484 / defence 0.935. League average goals — home 1.246 / away 1.202. Benfica have an above-average attack strength of 1.484 — the away xG of 1.47 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 63 Vitória SC games / 63 Benfica games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Vitória SC 37% | Draw 25% | Benfica 38%. Fair-value odds: Vitória SC 2.70 | Draw 4.00 | Benfica 2.63. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.92. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.92 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Benfica as the most likely outcome at 38% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Benfica offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.92 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 56% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.1 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 59% on Yes. This conflicts with form data: Vitória SC 30% | Benfica 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Vitória SC vs Benfica | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Apr 2025, 20:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Vitória SC 37% | Draw 25% | Benfica 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 59% | xG Vitória SC 1.45 / Benfica 1.47 • Poisson strength factors: Vitória SC attack 1.243 / def 0.823 | Benfica attack 1.484 / def 0.935 | league avg home 1.246 / away 1.202 • Poisson stance: Benfica (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.45
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
1.47
Benfica xG
59%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
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 Vitória SC vs Benfica kick off?
Vitória SC vs Benfica kicked off at 20:30 on Saturday 19 April 2025 at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.
What was the final score in Vitória SC vs Benfica?
Vitória SC 0 - 3 Benfica.
Where is Vitória SC vs Benfica being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.
What competition is Vitória SC vs Benfica part of?
Vitória SC vs Benfica is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Vitória SC vs Benfica?
Our statistical model gives Vitória SC a 37% chance of winning, Benfica a 38% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Benfica the favourite.
Will both teams score in Vitória SC vs Benfica?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Vitória SC and Benfica will score (BTTS).
Will Vitória SC vs Benfica have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Vitória SC and Benfica?
Record (7 meetings): Vitória SC 0W | Draws 2 | Benfica 5W.
What form are Vitória SC and Benfica in?
Vitória SC (all comps): 6W-4D-0L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.40 | L5 W-W-D-W-W. Benfica (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 2.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-W-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Vitória SC's attack at 1.24x the league average against Benfica's defence at 0.94x — combine the two and it projects 1.45 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Benfica's attack versus Vitória SC's defence, projects 1.47 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 63/63 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 13.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.4%), 2-1 (8.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Benfica Win
37%
2.69
25%
4.05
38%
2.63
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
2 – 1
8.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.45
Vitória SC xG
Total xG
2.92
1.47
Benfica xG
2.69
37%
Home win
4.05
25%
Draw
2.63
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
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
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.43
Clean Sheet
23%
4.34
24%
4.25
Win to Nil
9%
11.65
9%
11.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 7.8 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.7 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Vitória SC vs Benfica?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Vitória SC and Benfica expected to score?
The model projects 1.45 expected goals for Vitória SC and 1.47 for Benfica, a combined total of 2.92.
How confident is the prediction model for Vitória SC vs Benfica?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Vitória SC's recent record stands at 31W 18D 14L from 63 games, a 1.76 PPG return, with W-W-D-W-W in the last five.
Benfica, meanwhile, have gone 47W 8D 8L across 63 games — 2.37 PPG, with W-W-W-W-D in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Benfica by 0.61 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Vitória SC heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Vitória SC have managed 19W 7D 5L from 31 games — 2.06 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Benfica's away record stands at 19W 5D 7L across 31 trips, a 2.00 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Vitória SC are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.06 conceded per game recently; Benfica are on 2.35 scored and 0.84 conceded.
Defensively: Benfica in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 63 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Vitória SC
Current Season
Benfica
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Vitória SC and Benfica in coming into this match?
Vitória SC have gone 31W 18D 14L in their last 63 games (1.76 PPG), while Benfica have gone 47W 8D 8L in their last 63 (2.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Vitória SC at home or Benfica away?
Vitória SC's home record (2.06 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Vitória SC at home: 2.06 PPG; Benfica away: 2.00 PPG.
Have Vitória SC or Benfica been keeping clean sheets recently?
Vitória SC have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Benfica in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. They last met on 21 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Benfica have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 18 Mar 2023, when Benfica won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Vitória SC's record when hosting Benfica specifically: 0W 2D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
0
Vitória SC
2
Draws
8
Benfica
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Vitória SC and Benfica?
From 10 meetings on record, Vitória SC have won 0, Benfica have won 8, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Vitória SC and Benfica last play each other?
They last met on 21 March 2026, when Benfica 3-0 Vitória SC.
Who has won more matches between Vitória SC and Benfica?
Benfica have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Vitória SC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Benfica are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Vitória SC 45%, Benfica 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Vitória SC) and 55% (Benfica).
On the defensive side: Vitória SC keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches; Benfica in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Vitória SC 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 Vitória SC play Benfica?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 45% of Vitória SC's recent matches and 52% of Benfica's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Vitória SC vs Benfica usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 55% of Vitória SC's recent games and 55% of Benfica's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Vitória SC and Benfica tend to score early?
Vitória SC have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Benfica in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Benfica run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Vitória SC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Benfica beat Vitória SC 0-3 at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Regular Season - 30, in the Primeira Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Vitória SC 1.45 xG and Benfica 1.47 xG, a combined 2.92. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Vitória SC fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Benfica outscored their 1.47 projection by 1.5. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Vitória SC attack 1.24 / defence 0.82 against Benfica attack 1.48 / defence 0.94, drawn from 63/63 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Vitória SC 37% | Draw 25% | Benfica 38%, with Benfica to win its most likely call at 38%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Vitória SC 49%, Benfica 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Vitória SC's trading profile (63 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Benfica's trading profile (63 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Benfica arrived the stronger side — 2.37 PPG against 1.76. That form edge translated into the three points. Vitória SC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.81 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.03 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Benfica (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.77 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.13 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.