Benfica
Gil Vicente
>Benfica vs Gil Vicente Prediction & Betting Tips – 13/09/2026
Benfica welcome Gil Vicente to the Estádio da Luz on 13 September for a Liga Portugal fixture that carries real significance at both ends of the table. The hosts sit second, unbeaten in their last five league outings and brimming with attacking menace, while Gil Vicente occupy seventh after a wobble that has seen them lose two of their past three away matches. For Benfica, three points would keep the pressure firmly on the leaders; for the visitors, a result in Lisbon could reignite a campaign that has lost momentum at a crucial stage of the season.
Match Analysis
Benfica arrive at Estádio da Luz as overwhelming favorites at 1.12, riding six consecutive wins across all competitions and averaging 3.0 Liga Portugal goals per game over their last five outings with a near-watertight defense.
- 6 consecutive wins across all competitions, including a commanding 4-0 over Moreirense.
- 3.0 goals per game in last five Liga Portugal matches, conceding just 0.6 on average.
- Vangelis Pavlidis leads Liga Portugal scoring with 6 goals, supported by Schjelderup and Neres.
- 8 consecutive H2H victories over Gil Vicente, including a 5-1 and a 3-0 in recent meetings.
Gil Vicente face a daunting task at 17.00, arriving with six first-team absences, including Ricardo Esgaio suspended and Weverson, Santi García, Arthur Tchaptchet, and Walace França all sidelined through injury, leaving their probable XI visibly depleted.
- Failed to score in their last two consecutive matches heading into this fixture.
- Six first-team absentees, including key defensive and midfield options, severely limit squad depth.
- Zero wins in eight straight encounters against Benfica, conceding heavily in recent meetings.
Key point: With Over 2.5 odds unavailable, the BTTS No market warrants attention: Gil Vicente have been scoreless in two straight games, and Benfica have kept back-to-back clean sheets under Palhinha.
Form & Statistics: Benfica vs Gil Vicente
Benfica
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Gil Vicente
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Benfica vs Gil Vicente: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Benfica vs Gil Vicente
Benfica
Starters
- 1 Samuel Soares
- 2 Daniel Banjaqui
- 3 Tomás Araújo
- 4 Clement Lenglet
- 5 Samuel Dahl
- 6 Leandro Barreiro
- 7 João Palhinha
- 8 Rafa Silva
- 9 Andreas Schjelderup
- 10 Vangelis Pavlidis
- 11 David Neres
Bench
- Anatoliy Trubin
- Alessandro Circati
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Dodi Lukébakio
- Kacper Kaminski
- Petar Musa
- Casper Tengstedt
- Tiago Gouveia
- Morato
- Florentino Luís
- Orkun Kökçü
Absent
- Gianluca Prestianni (suspended)
- Gonçalo Oliveira (injury)
- J. Kamiński (Metatarsal Bruise)
Gil Vicente
Starters
- 1 Lucão
- 2 José Silva
- 3 Marvin Elimbi
- 4 Jonathan Buatu
- 5 David Moreira
- 6 Zé Carlos
- 7 Andreas Lausen
- 8 Gil Martins
- 9 Joelson Fernandes
- 10 Héctor Hernández
- 11 Murilo Souza
Bench
- Espigares
- Tidjany Touré
- Moreira
- Fernández
- Ferreira
- Maia
- Kaba
Absent
- Mohamed Aboubakar Bamba (injury)
- Mohamed Bamba (knee injury)
- Arthur Tchaptchet (injury)
- Walace França (injury)
- Diogo Prioste (ineligible (on loan from Benfica))
- Weverson (injury)
- Santi García (injury)
- Ricardo Esgaio (suspended (red card))
Medium confidence
A mirror of formations sets the tactical scene at the Estádio da Luz, with both sides lining up in a 4-2-3-1. João Palhinha anchors Benfica's double pivot and will be central to controlling the tempo, while Rafa Silva and David Neres offer width and directness in support of Vangelis Pavlidis.
Gil Vicente arrive organised and compact, relying on Joelson Fernandes to carry the ball forward from the number ten role. The visitors will need to be disciplined out of possession if they are to contain a Benfica side that possesses considerable quality across the front line.
Our Verdict
Benfica's home win at 1.12 looks the standout selection. Four wins and a draw from their last five league outings, coupled with eight consecutive victories over Gil Vicente, make the hosts overwhelming favourites. Gil Vicente have failed to score in two straight matches, lending strong support to both teams to score: no at 1.50. With Benfica averaging three goals per Liga Portugal match across their recent run, over 2.5 goals at 1.48 offers additional value. Our prediction: home win. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Benfica vs Gil Vicente?
The home win is the standout selection here. Benfica have won six consecutive matches, averaging 3.0 goals per Liga Portugal fixture, while Gil Vicente have failed to score in two successive outings and carry significant absentees. With Pavlidis, Neres, and Schjelderup all expected to start, the 1.12 reflects a near-certainty that the underlying data fully supports.
What time does Benfica vs Gil Vicente kick off?
Benfica vs Gil Vicente kicks off at 17:00 UTC on Sunday, 13th September 2026. The match takes place at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon, one of Portuguese football's most iconic venues and a fortress that Benfica are determined to protect throughout the Liga Portugal campaign.
Where can I watch Benfica vs Gil Vicente on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Liga Portugal fixtures vary depending on your territory. We recommend checking your local sports broadcasters and streaming platforms for live coverage of this match. In Portugal, Liga Portugal matches are typically available via established domestic rights holders, so consulting your provider's schedule ahead of kickoff is the surest way to confirm availability.
What is Benfica's recent record against Gil Vicente?
Benfica's head-to-head record against Gil Vicente is emphatic. In their four most recent meetings, Benfica have won every single encounter, with results including a commanding 5-1 and a 3-0 victory. Indeed, Benfica have not suffered defeat against Gil Vicente in eight consecutive matches, a sequence that underlines the considerable gulf between these two sides.