Benfica vs Gil Vicente Prediction: Lage In Control, The Eagles Are Flying High!

Benfica will welcome Gil Vicente to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the seventh round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

Form: WWDWW

Benfica is making up for lost time in the Primeira Liga after a sorry start to the campaign under the guidance of former manager Roger Schmidt. After being regarded as a midtable team, they are currently making a charge for the top spot as they occupy third place with 13 points from six games and are five points behind league leaders Sporting CP. 

Bruno Lage is the new face leading the 38-time champions to glory this season. So far, he has lived up to expectations, winning his first three games, including a 2-1 victory away to Crvena Zvezda in the UEFA Champions League. The Eagles head into this matchday off the back of a 3-0 league victory over Boavista on Monday.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Luis, Aursnes; Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis

Gil Vicente

Form: DDDDW

Gil Vicente, on the other hand, has made a positive start to the current campaign and is trying to justify their status as a midtable team. They finished in 12th place last season, barely escaping the relegation zone, and will be aiming to improve on that finish this season, which they already are as they occupy 9th place with seven points after six games.

The Gilistas extended their draw streak in the league to four matches following their 1-1 draw against Casa Pia at home. However, they have maintained a five-match unbeaten run and will be hoping to extend that run with a favorable outcome against a flying Benfica. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Andrew; Carlos, Buatu, Fernandes, Cruz; Fujimoto, Castillo, Garcia; Correira, Aguirre, Mboula

Match Facts

• Benfica are currently on a three-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Gil Vicente have lost their last four games against Benfica.
• Benfica averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Gil Vicente averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 29 meetings, Benfica have won 23 times, Gil Vicente have won 3 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 65-20 in favor of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

Gil Vicente have been a difficult team to beat in the past weeks, and while they are expected to cause problems for their opponents in this impending encounter, securing a victory will require them to be at their very best.

Benfica are overwhelming favorites in this match, and it's hard to look beyond a routine victory for the Eagles, who have avoided defeat in their last six games across all competitions (W5, D1). Therefore, support Benfica in the full-time market combined with a total of under 4.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.62
• Correct Score - 2:1 for 9.50
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.04