Benfica vs Vitória Guimarães Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Sat, 21 Mar - 6:00 PM
Liga Portugal
Benfica SLB
3 Winner 0
Vitória Guimarães VSC
Full Time Sat, 21 Mar 6:00 PM
Round 27 Regular Season
Beni Mukendi - 74' (Own Goal)
Vangelis Pavlidis - 55'
Gianluca Prestianni - 14'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match has finished with Benfica securing a 2-0 full-time victory over Vitória Guimarães. The home side took control early, carrying a 1-0 advantage into the halftime break before doubling their lead in the second half. This result completely aligned with the pre-match market expectations. Benfica entered the contest as heavy favorites with a dominant 78.2% win probability, while a draw sat at 14.5% and a Vitória Guimarães upset was priced at just 7.4%. Ultimately, the match produced a significant deviation in favor of Benfica, cementing their status as the undeniably stronger team. While Vitória Guimarães managed to edge the overall possession statistics with 51% of the ball compared to Benfica's 49%, the home side was far more lethal in the final third. Benfica generated 1.6 expected goals (xG) against the visitors' 0.76 xG. Consequently, the final scoreline was fully consistent with the underlying xG data. The match was played without any major disciplinary disruptions, as no red cards were issued to impact the flow of play. Overall, Benfica's performance was perfectly in line with their efficiency shift, allowing them to comfortably convert their attacking superiority into three points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Benfica José Mourinho
José Mourinho
VS
Vitória Guimarães G. Moreira Lameiras
G. Moreira Lameiras
2.29
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Santa Clara Rank: 67 W
Alverca Rank: 65 W
Tondela Rank: 61 D
Estrela Amadora Rank: 61 W
Rio Ave Rank: 64 W
Estoril Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Famalicão Rank: 71 L
Santa Clara Rank: 63 L
Alverca Rank: 65 D
Sporting Braga Rank: 81 L
Estrela Amadora Rank: 61 W
Arouca Rank: 65 L
30
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
30 - 5 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Benfica
78.17%
Draw
14.48%
Away Vitória Guimarães
7.35%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
87.27
70.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Benfica
Vitória Guimarães
Power Score
87.27
70.78
League Position
3
9
Global Rank
23
181

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Benfica — Opponent-weighted form score
Vitória Guimarães — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Benfica Vitória Guimarães

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Benfica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Vitória Guimarães

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vitória Guimarães
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.08
34.80
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.80
29.08
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Benfica -0.56 Efficiency Index
vs
Vitória Guimarães +0.56 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Vitória Guimarães
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Benfica
vs
Vitória Guimarães
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Benfica Vitória Guimarães
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Benfica Vitória Guimarães
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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Benfica
Vitória Guimarães
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 39 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Benfica SLB Home
39 matches
Vitória Guimarães VSC Away
Match Record
30
Wins
4
5
Draws
5
4
Losses
30
Goals
77
Goals Scored
19
19
Goals Conceded
77
+58
Goal Difference
-58

Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:23:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
A. Trubin
Ukraine
1 A. Trubin
A. Hartmann Bah
Denmark
6 A. Hartmann Bah
T. Araújo
Portugal
44 (C) T. Araújo
E. Barrenechea
Argentina
5 E. Barrenechea
S. Dahl
Sweden
26 S. Dahl
R. Rios
Colombia
20 R. Rios
L. Barreiro Martins
Substitution
Luxembourg
18 L. Barreiro Martins
G. Prestianni Gross
Substitution
Argentina
25 G. Prestianni Gross
H. Sudakov
Substitution
Ukraine
10 H. Sudakov
A. Schjelderup
Substitution
Norway
21 A. Schjelderup
V. Pavlidis
Substitution
Greece
14 V. Pavlidis
Pitch
C. da Silva
Brazil
27 C. da Silva
João Mendes
Portugal
13 João Mendes
T. Balieiro Lourenço de Carvalho
Brazil
28 T. Balieiro Lourenço de Carvalho
O. Rivas Viondi
Spain
4 O. Rivas Viondi
T. Strata
Romania
66 T. Strata
B. Mambuene Mukendi
Angola
16 B. Mambuene Mukendi
G. Teixeira Nogueira
Substitution
Portugal
30 G. Teixeira Nogueira
O. Camara
Substitution
France
19 O. Camara
F. Amorim Silva
Portugal
20 (C) F. Amorim Silva
J. Costa Nogueira
Substitution
Portugal
88 J. Costa Nogueira
N. Castro Oliveira
Substitution
Portugal
7 N. Castro Oliveira

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 21, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 27 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Capacity :
68100
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Luis Miguel Branco Godinho
Rui Miguel Martins Teixeira
Gonçalo Nuno Soares Vaz Freire
Luí­s Carlos Mateus Filipe

Statistics

Possession
SLB
48%
VSC
52%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
6 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 9
45 Dangerous attacks 35
49 Possession 51
4 Corners 8
15 Free kicks 15
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

9 Goal Kicks 5
14 Dribble Attempts 14
2 Assists 0
3 Successful Headers 8
16 Throwins 15
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29
5 Successful Dribbles 4
88 Ball Safe 110
5 Substitutions 4
9 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

80 Attacks 97
4 Big Chances Missed 1
1 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

383 Successful Passes 409
16 Successful Long Passes 22
37 Long Passes 36
85 Successful Passes Percentage 89
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 61
11 Key Passes 10
448 Passes 460

Defensive

8 Interceptions 9
18 Tackles 18
2 Saves 2

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 19
1 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

12 Fouls 14
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Starting XI ▼

1
Anatoliy Trubin
Anatoliy Trubin Goalkeeper
6.93
5
Enzo Barrenechea
Enzo Barrenechea Defender
7.34
6
Alexander Bah
Alexander Bah Defender
7.15
26
Samuel Dahl
Samuel Dahl Defender
6.86
44
Tomás Araújo
Tomás Araújo (C) Defender
7.14
10
Georgiy Sudakov
Georgiy Sudakov Midfielder
6.89
15
Sidny Cabral
Sidny Cabral
Defender77'
6.3
18
Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro Midfielder
6.52
16
Manu Silva
Manu Silva
Midfielder85'
6.42
20
Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos Midfielder
7.99
21
Andreas Schjelderup
Andreas Schjelderup Midfielder
7.16
27
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva
Midfielder77'
6.62
25
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni Midfielder
7.77
11
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio
Attacker82'
6.15
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis Attacker
6.72
9
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo Ivanović
Attacker82'
6.68
Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Starting XI ▼

27
Charles
Charles Goalkeeper
6.59
4
Óscar Rivas
Óscar Rivas Defender
6.22
13
João Mendes
João Mendes Defender
6.97
28
Thiago Balieiro
Thiago Balieiro Defender
6.48
66
Tony Strata
Tony Strata Defender
6.37
16
Beni Mukendi
Beni Mukendi Midfielder
6.23
19
Oumar Camara
Oumar Camara Midfielder
6.44
48
Noah Jose Saviolo
Noah Jose Saviolo
Attacker59'
6.49
20
Samu
Samu (C) Midfielder
6.52
30
Gonçalo Nogueira
Gonçalo Nogueira Midfielder
6.37
23
Diogo Sousa
Diogo Sousa
Midfielder70'
6.61
88
Miguel Nogueira
Miguel Nogueira Midfielder
6.34
18
Telmo Arcanjo
Telmo Arcanjo
Midfielder70'
6.49
7
Nélson Oliveira
Nélson Oliveira Attacker
6.51
11
Gustavo Silva
Gustavo Silva
Attacker59'
6.81

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Manu Silva → Leandro Barreiro
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Franjo Ivanović → Vangelis Pavlidis
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Dodi Lukébakio → Gianluca Prestianni
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Sidny Cabral → Georgiy Sudakov
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Rafa Silva → Andreas Schjelderup
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Beni Mukendi
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
74'
70'
Event
Diogo Sousa → Gonçalo Nogueira
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Telmo Arcanjo → Miguel Nogueira
3rd Substitution
69'
Event
Gustavo Silva
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
59'
Event
Gustavo Silva → Nélson Oliveira
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Noah Jose Saviolo → Oumar Camara
1st Substitution
Event
Vangelis Pavlidis
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
55'
1ST-HALF
Event
Gianluca Prestianni
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
14'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded, with Benfica securing a 3-0 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes.
90
Update Update
Manu Silva from Benfica commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Beni from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in their own half.
90
Update Update
Tony Strata from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
90
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Benfica committed a foul.
89
Update Update
Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
89
Update Update
Diogo Sousa from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
87
Update Update
Thiago Balieiro commits a foul for Vitoria Guimaraes.
87
Update Update
Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
86
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
86
Update Update
Manu Silva from Benfica commits a foul.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Manu Silva comes on to take the place of Leandro Barreiro.
84
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
84
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Franjo Ivanovic comes on to take the place of Vangelis Pavlidis.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Dodi Lukébakio comes on to take the place of Gianluca Prestianni.
81
Attempt Attempt
The shot is deflected. Telmo Arcanjo of Vitoria Guimaraes tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's intercepted.
81
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after Enzo Barrenechea allowed the ball to go out of play.
80
Attempt Attempt
João Mendes from Vitoria Guimarães tries a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the right. He was assisted by Beni.
80
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt was thwarted. Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes tried to score with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but his effort was blocked. The pass came from João Mendes.
78
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
78
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica commits a foul.
77
Update Update
Sidny Cabral from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Tony Strata of Vitoria Guimaraes.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Sidny Cabral comes on to take the place of Heorhii Sudakov.
77
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
77
Attempt Attempt
The shot was blocked. Rafa from Benfica took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Charles from Vitoria Guimaraes managed to make the save right in the center of the goal, with the assist coming from Gianluca Prestianni.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Rafa comes on to take the place of Andreas Schjelderup.
76
Update Update
Match interruption - Vitoria Guimaraes.
76
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Diogo Sousa from Vitoria Guimaraes tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Tony Strata.
74
Update Update
Beni from Vitoria Guimaraes has accidentally scored an own goal. The score is now Benfica 3, Vitoria Guimaraes 0.
74
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica took a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Alexander Bah.
73
Corner Corner
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes just missed the target with a header from the middle of the box, sending the ball slightly over the bar. The chance was set up by Telmo Arcanjo, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
72
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes, following a foul by Leandro Barreiro.
71
Update Update
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Telmo Arcanjo comes on to take the place of Miguel Nogueira.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Telmo Arcanjo comes on to take the place of Miguel Nogueira.
69
Update Update
The game has been paused due to an injury to Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
69
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
69
Update Update
Tomás Araújo from Benfica earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
68
Update Update
Alexander Bah from Benfica commits a foul.
68
Update Update
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
66
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Óscar Rivas from Vitoria Guimaraes took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
64
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica commits a foul.
64
Update Update
Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
63
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
63
Update Update
Tony Strata commits a foul for Vitoria Guimaraes.
62
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Silva from Vitoria Guimaraes has just missed an opportunity. He took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The chance was set up by Samu, who provided a well-placed through ball.
61
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
60
Update Update
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Noah Saviolo from Vitoria Guimaraes.
59
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica commits a foul.
59
Update Update
Tony Strata from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in his own half.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Gustavo Silva comes on to take the place of Nélson Oliveira.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Noah Saviolo comes on to take the place of Oumar Camara.
58
Corner Corner
Vitoria Guimaraes has been awarded a corner kick after Tomás Araújo allowed the ball to go out of play.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Vitoria Guimaraes: Gustavo Silva comes on to take the place of Nélson Oliveira.
58
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. João Mendes from Vitoria Guimaraes tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Samu.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after a play that resulted in a save by Anatoliy Trubin.
57
Corner Corner
A shot on goal has been thwarted. Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes unleashed a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Anatoliy Trubin made a great save, denying it in the top right corner. The effort was set up by João Mendes.
55
Update Update
Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
55
Update Update
Tomás Araújo from Benfica commits a foul.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica leads 2-0 against Vitoria Guimaraes. Vangelis Pavlidis scores with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner of the net. The assist comes from Richard Ríos.
54
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica commits a foul.
54
Update Update
Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
53
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Oumar Camara from Vitoria Guimaraes took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards out.
52
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt was thwarted. Miguel Nogueira from Vitoria Guimaraes struck the ball with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica made a save right in the middle of the goal. The play was set up by Nélson Oliveira.
52
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the right.
52
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after a deflection off Tomás Araújo.
50
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro of Benfica commits a foul.
50
Update Update
Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
48
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Alexander Bah from Benfica took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide.
47
Update Update
Gonçalo Nogueira from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
47
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
46
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes, following a foul by Enzo Barrenechea.
45
Update Update
The first half concludes with Benfica leading Vitoria Guimaraes 1-0.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after Gianluca Prestianni allowed the ball to go out.
45
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Tony Strata from Vitoria Guimaraes tries to score with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is blocked.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Benfica leading Vitoria Guimaraes 1-0.
44
Corner Corner
Corner kick for Benfica, awarded after a defensive play by Tony Strata.
43
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
43
Update Update
Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica earns a free kick on the right side.
40
Update Update
Offside call against Vitoria Guimaraes. Oumar Camara is flagged for being in an offside position.
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica takes a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
37
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
37
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
36
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
36
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
34
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica commits a foul.
34
Attempt Attempt
The attempt was thwarted. Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The pass came from Alexander Bah.
34
Update Update
Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
32
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
32
Update Update
Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
31
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Nélson Oliveira from Vitoria Guimarães took a left-footed shot from just a short distance but couldn't find the target.
30
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica commits a foul.
30
Update Update
Beni from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in their own half.
29
Update Update
Miguel Nogueira from Vitoria Guimaraes is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
29
Update Update
Samuel Dahl commits a foul for Benfica.
28
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Thiago Balieiro from Vitoria Guimaraes heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right. The cross was delivered by João Mendes.
27
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Vitoria Guimaraes after Samuel Dahl allowed the ball to go out.
22
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Richard Ríos from Benfica took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner kick, but it went wide.
22
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after a play that resulted in a deflection off Samu.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Óscar Rivas allowed the ball to go out.
19
Update Update
Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica committed a foul.
19
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica earns a free kick in his own half.
19
Update Update
João Mendes from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
19
Update Update
Beni from Vitoria Guimaraes earns a free kick in their own half.
14
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Vitoria Guimaraes. Gianluca Prestianni scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
14
Update Update
The game has been temporarily halted due to an injury to Miguel Nogueira from Vitoria Guimaraes.
13
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went wide.
11
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Óscar Rivas allowed the ball to go out of play.
10
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
10
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
8
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
8
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
8
Update Update
Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes commits a foul.
6
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Richard Ríos from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
6
Update Update
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Samu from Vitoria Guimaraes.
5
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
5
Update Update
Thiago Balieiro commits a foul for Vitoria Guimaraes.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Benfica exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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