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Benfica vs Gil Vicente

Expert Overview: Benfica vs Gil Vicente

As we approach the highly anticipated match between Benfica and Gil Vicente on September 26, 2025, at 19:15, the betting odds provide a comprehensive view of potential outcomes. Benfica, known for their strong home performance, is expected to dominate against Gil Vicente, a team that typically struggles away from home. The statistical predictions suggest a tightly contested game with specific betting markets highlighting various strategic angles. Let’s delve into the detailed expert predictions for this encounter.


Betting Predictions

Goal Oriented Bets

  • Under 2.5 Goals: 73.80% – Given Benfica’s defensive solidity and Gil Vicente’s cautious approach away from home, it’s likely the match will be low-scoring.
  • Over 1.5 Goals: 73.80% – Despite the low-scoring trend, Benfica’s attacking prowess may ensure at least two goals are scored.
  • Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 67.30% – A scoreline of two or three goals aligns with both teams’ historical performances in similar fixtures.

Scoreless Opportunities

  • Both Teams Not to Score: 63.20% – While not the most likely outcome, defensive tactics from both sides could result in a stalemate.
  • Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 98.30% – The first half is expected to be cautious, with both teams settling into the game.
  • Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.10% – As the game progresses, defensive strategies may persist, limiting scoring opportunities.

Half-Time Specific Bets

  • Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 97.90% – Gil Vicente is unlikely to break through Benfica’s defense in the latter stages of the match.
  • Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 98.00% – Benfica is expected to capitalize on their home advantage and score in the second half.
  • Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 65.30% – The initial period might see both teams being overly cautious, leading to no goals from Benfica.
  • Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 65.90% – Gil Vicente could surprise with an early goal as they attempt to disrupt Benfica’s rhythm.

Cards and Discipline

  • Under 5.5 Cards: 81.40% – With an average of only 2.77 yellow cards predicted, discipline is expected to be maintained throughout the game.

Timing of Goals

  • First Goal After 30+ Minutes: 83.60% – The match is likely to start cautiously, with the first goal coming after the initial phase.

Average Goals Analysis

  • Avg. Total Goals: 2.57
  • Avg. Goals Scored by Home Team: 2.13
  • Avg. Conceded Goals by Home Team: 1.24