Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Benfica

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

5-1

18/03/2023 14:00

Vitoria Guimaraes

L W W W W

6th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes preview before placing your bet.

Benfica are currently 1st with 87 points after 34 matches.
Vitoria Guimaraes sit 6th with 53 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 79%.
Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Vitoria Guimaraes have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-03-18

Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes - Prediction & Odds

Benfica

Vitoria Guimaraes

2023-03-18 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica	87	34	28	3	3	82	20	62
02 FC Porto	85	34	27	4	3	73	22	51
03 Sporting Braga	78	34	25	3	6	75	30	45
04 Sporting CP	74	34	23	5	6	71	32	39
05 FC Arouca	54	34	15	9	10	36	37	-1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	53	34	16	5	13	34	39	-5
07 GD Chaves	46	34	12	10	12	35	40	-5
08 FC Famalicao	44	34	13	5	16	39	47	-8
09 Boavista FC	44	34	12	8	14	43	54	-11
10 Casa Pia AC	41	34	11	8	15	31	40	-9
11 Vizela	40	34	11	7	16	34	38	-4
12 Rio Ave	40	34	10	10	14	36	43	-7
13 Gil Vicente	37	34	10	7	17	32	41	-9
14 Estoril	35	34	10	5	19	33	49	-16
15 Portimonense	34	34	10	4	20	25	48	-23
16 Maritimo	26	34	7	5	22	32	63	-31
17 Pacos de Ferreira	23	34	6	5	23	26	62	-36
18 Santa Clara	22	34	5	7	22	26	58	-32

Head To Head

01/10/2022 15:30

Vitoria Guimaraes

0 - 0

Benfica

POR D1

27/02/2022 14:00

Benfica

3 - 0

Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

27/10/2021 14:30

Vitoria Guimaraes

3 - 3

Benfica

PORLC

25/09/2021 13:00

Vitoria Guimaraes

1 - 3

Benfica

POR D1

19/05/2021 15:00

Vitoria Guimaraes

1 - 3

Benfica

POR D1

05/02/2021 15:00

Benfica

0 - 0

Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

Benfica

50%

Draw

50%

Vitoria Guimaraes

Benfica Last 6 matches

07/03/2023 16:00

Benfica 5 - 1 Club Brugge UEFA CL

03/03/2023 17:15

Benfica 2 - 0 FC Famalicao POR D1

25/02/2023 16:30

Vizela 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

20/02/2023 17:15

Benfica 3 - 1 Boavista FC POR D1

15/02/2023 16:00

Club Brugge 0 - 2 Benfica UEFA CL

09/02/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga 1 - 1 Benfica POR CN

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Vitoria Guimaraes

11/03/2023 14:00

Vitoria Guimaraes 0 - 2 FC Arouca POR D1

05/03/2023 14:00

Santa Clara 1 - 3 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

27/02/2023 17:15

Vitoria Guimaraes 2 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1

19/02/2023 16:30

Casa Pia AC 0 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

11/02/2023 16:30

Vitoria Guimaraes 1 - 0 Portimonense POR D1

04/02/2023 16:30

Estoril 0 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

Goals

Scored

654

Avg. per game

2.18

Conceded

272

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

431

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

328

Avg. per game

1.12

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

263 (88%)37 (12%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

222 (76%)70 (24%)

Benfica

Recent matches

Vitoria Guimaraes

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

Vitoria Guimaraes

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 4.14

Vitoria Guimaraes

Total shots

12.75 avg / game

Blocked

566 total

Avg. 3.25

Benfica Pass Vitoria Guimaraes

Total passes

127763

Avg. 505 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

85402

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

300

Played games

Vitoria Guimaraes

292

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

128

Clean sheets

0.34

6.59

1977

Corners

1467

5.02

15.46

4638

Throw-ins

4179

14.31

1.83

549

Offsides

405

1.39

2.28

683

GK saves

648

2.22

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

Vitoria Guimaraes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

567

715

2.45

0.07

0.12

10.72

3215

Fouls

3511

12.02

14.00

4200

Tackles

3031

10.38

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How We Build the Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Vitoria Guimaraes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Vitoria Guimaraes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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