Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction and Betting Tips | December 7th 2024

Benfica and Vitoria Guimaraes will battle for three points in a Primeira Liga matchday 13 clash on Saturday (December 7th). The game will be played at Estadio da Luz.

The hosts will be looking to build on the routine 2-0 away win they registered over Arouca last weekend. Jose Fontan's 12th-minute own goal put them ahead at the break. Angel Di Maria continued his fine run of form as he doubled the lead from the spot in the 71st minute.

Vitoria, meanwhile, thrashed Gil Vicente in a 4-0 home win on Monday. Jesus Ramirez broke the deadlock in the 45th minute. Manu and Nelson Oliveira scored second half goals to complete the rout after Sandro Cruz scored an own goal in the opening seconds after the restart.

The victory left Os Conquistadores in sixth spot in the table, having garnered 21 points from 12 games. Benfica are third on 28 points, but have two games in hand over league leaders Sporting.

Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Benfica have 61 wins from the last 85 head-to-head games. Vitoria Guimaraes were victorious on 11 occasions while 15 games ended in a share of the spoils.
Their most recent clash came in February 2024 when the two sides shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
Seven of the last eight head-to-head games have produced three goals or more.
Benfica have won nine of the 10 home games they have played across competitions this season, scoring 33 goals and conceding just three goals in this run.
Six of Vitoria's last seven away games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Angel di Maria has made eight goal contributions across his last four games (six goals, two assists).

Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction

Ruben Amorim's departure from Sporting has left the defending champions wobbling and opened a window of opportunity at the top. Benfica will be looking to capitalize on their city rivals' struggles. The Eagles have made a 100% winning start to the campaign in home games, scoring 16 goals and conceding just one across their last three.

Vitoria, will be looking to be the first side in the league to leave this stadium with something but their form on their travels in recent weeks has been poor.

We are backing the home side to claim a comfortable victory in addition to a clean sheet.

Prediction: Benfica 3-0 Vitoria Guimaraes

Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Benfica to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 4 - Angel Di Maria to score/assist at anytime