The exciting action in Portugal’s top tier continues on Sunday, as Benfica look to put pressure on Sporting Lisbon at the top of the standings when they host Gil Vicente. The hosts will be looking for a seventh straight win in the competition.
Liga Portugal Preview
There promises to be an exciting race for the title in Portugal this term, with three sides at the top separated by just five points. Benfica currently find themselves in second spot, but they come into this round in stunning recent form after winning each of their last six matches in the competition.
The Portuguese side have won 15 of their opening 19 matches in 2023-24, and they have suffered a league-low of just one defeat. Defensively, they have been solid throughout the campaign, allowing just 12 goals in the top flight. Benfica’s winning run continued last week, as they landed a comfortable 4-1 success on the road against Estela Amadora. Arthur Cabral, Rafa Silva, and Marcos Leonardo all scored goals in the win.
Gil Vicente will be the outside selection in the betting to claim victory this weekend, as the Portuguese side sits tenth in the standings. But, they do come into this round after some impressive performances after winning each of their last two. They are also unbeaten in their previous three matches in Liga Portugal.
Their most recent victory was picked up at home against Vitoria, with the only goal in the game being netted with just five minutes remaining by Maxime Dominguez. That was a fine performance by the side as they looked to play on the counter-attack. A similar approach will likely be taken in this match on Sunday against Benfica.
Benfica vs Gil Vicente Head to Head
Benfica have a very impressive record against their rivals this weekend after winning each of the last three. However, it should be worth noting that the Portuguese giants have lost two of their last three home matches against their rivals in the league.
Benfica vs Gil Vicente Prediction
Benfica were made to work very hard in the first clash between these sides this term, eventually coming through with a 3-2 success. Another tricky assignment is likely this weekend, but we could once again see Benfica shading the clash by claiming victory by a one-goal margin against their rivals.
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