Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Vitoria de Guimaraes
Benfica
On April 19, 2025, at 21:30 Central European Time, Vitoria Guimaraes will host Benfica at their home stadium for the 30th round of the Portuguese Championship. Let's consider a bet on the winner of this match.
Vitoria Guimaraes
Vitoria Guimaraes continues to fight for high positions in the championship, currently sitting fifth with 48 points. However, their chances of reaching the European competition zone are becoming increasingly elusive, as they are 11 points behind the fourth place.
In their last five matches, Vitoria has shown decent results: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Moreover, the team has not lost in four consecutive matches.
The team is particularly confident at their home stadium — their last two games ended in 2-0 victories over Santa Clara and Estrela Amadora. In a recent away match, Vitoria also secured a 1-0 win against Gil Vicente. Thus, the team has kept their goal intact for two consecutive matches in the championship.
It is important to note that Vitoria has not lost to Benfica in their last three home encounters — all ended in draws. However, the upcoming match will be a serious test for the team.
Benfica
Benfica is in second place in the championship with 69 points, trailing Sporting, who are at the top based on goal difference and head-to-head results. Nevertheless, the team continues to fight for the championship, and their current form remains strong. Benfica has not lost in their last 6 games across all competitions, with their last league defeat occurring in the 19th round against Casa Pia.
Attention should be paid to Benfica's away results: in their last four away league matches, the team has secured 4 victories. In the most recent league round, they drew 2-2 with Arouca, conceding in the final minutes. However, earlier Benfica confidently defeated Tirsense 5-0 in the Portuguese Cup and thrashed Porto 4-1 away.
In head-to-head encounters with Vitoria, Benfica dominates and has not lost in over 10 consecutive matches across all competitions.
Interesting facts and head-to-head encounters
- Vitoria Guimaraes has won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Vitoria has won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
- Benfica has won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Benfica has won 8 of their last 9 away matches.
- The last 8 matches involving Benfica ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Benfica has won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head encounters.
Probable lineups
Vitoria Guimaraes: Varela, Mendes, Relvas, Rivas, Miguel, Handel, Felix, Samu, Mendes, Arcajo, Oliveira
Benfica: Trubin, Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Aursnes, Florentino, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Di Maria, Pavlidis
Match prediction Vitoria Guimaraes vs Benfica
Despite Vitoria Guimaraes' good results in recent matches, the upcoming match against Benfica will be a serious test for the team. Benfica is in excellent form, unbeaten in their last six games, and continues to fight for the championship. Historically, Benfica dominates head-to-head meetings with Vitoria, not losing in over 10 consecutive matches. Considering the current form and motivation, Benfica is the favorite for this match. My bet is on Benfica to win at odds of 1.63.
