BETTING GUIDE: Benfica Vs Gil Vicente, match preview, team news and betting tip
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Reading Time: 3min | Fri. 26.09.25. | 12:52
The Eagles' Achilles heel has been conceding late and a rather rough home form. Aspects Mourinho will look to sort out, with Benfica already operating in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. Mourinho lays major emphasis on midfield and he will look to partner Richard Rios and Enzo Barrenchea
Benfica welcome Gil Vicente at the Estadio da Luz.
Benfica are looking to come back to winning ways after a draw in their last Liga Portugal fixture.
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Benfica are third on the table and lie a point ahead of Gil Vicente in fourth.
The Eagles have won four matches, drawn two, and lost one. They have scored 11 goals and conceded three.
Jose Mourinho, in his second stint at Benfica, will look to push his charges to triumph after a disappointing draw in their last outing against Rio Ave.
The Eagles' Achilles heel has been conceding late, and have a rather rough home form - aspects Mourinho will look to sort out.
The Eagles come into this match off only two wins in their last five matches in all competitions.
They will look to go back to their starting form where in the initial seven games they won six and drew one.
The head-to-head favors Benfica, who have not lost to Gil Vicente in their last six meetings.
In the last three meetings between the sides, Benfica have only conceded once, scoring eleven goals.
Last season, Benfica won both matches convincingly, and will look to replicate the 5-1 thumping they gave Gil Vicente last time they met at Estadio Da Luz.
Mourinho is still without Bruma and Alexander Bah, with Benfica already operating in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. Mourinho lays major emphasis on midfield, and he will look to partner Richard Rios and Enzo Barrenchea.
Pavlidis Vangelis has six goals and three assists in 16 appearances for Benfica this season, and Mourinho will look to him to get the goals and stem his mini drought.
Gil Vicente have had a good start to the season. From six league games they have won four, drawn one and lost one. Scoring seven goals and conceding two.
They are on a four-match unbeaten run and will be looking to register their fifth straight clean-sheet.
Coach Cesar Peixoto side also have a good away record, losing just three games in last ten away matches.
Brazilian forward Pablo will be integral in attack for Gil Vicente as they push for a win. Pablo has scored in his last three starts and has four goals to his name. The forward is however on four yellow cards and will need to be on his best behaviour.
Key Pointers
Benfica have not lost to Gil Vicente in last six meetings.
Benfica have conceded once.
Pavlidis Vangelis has scored six goals and three assists in 16 appearances.
Our Prediction: Benfica to win
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