Gil Vicente vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 27/04/2023, 15:26  by Sridhar in Liga Portugal Predictions

Liga Portugal leaders Benfica will look to steer away from further upsets and march towards securing the title when they visit Gil Vicente this weekend. Ahead of this round, the hosts are nine points from the relegation play-off spot while the visitors are four points ahead of second-placed Porto. Gil Vicente are finding it tough to motivate the squad closer to the end of the season as they stutter towards the finish lane. A 1-0 defeat at Portimonense saw them lose their spot to them and make it four defeats from the last six league matches, with the other two being draws. The challenge for the home team is to find some goals as their output of 26 goals is one of the lowest in the season. Yet, it is their impressive defensive record of 34 goals conceded that makes them a dangerous side. Even their home record of staying unbeaten across eight league games could pose a threat.

After two consecutive losses brought some life into the title race, Benfica recovered to defeat Estoril by 1-0. Benfica would like to steer clear of any more threats as those defeats cut into their lead at the top of standings. With Porto lurking behind by only four points another defeat will make the title race very interesting. They did win the reverse fixture 3-1 and have won their last two league visits to Gil Vicente by 2-0, so the confidence of avoiding an upset will be high. Benfica have also won six of their last seven away league matches and should fancy their chances of continuing their march towards the league title.