The Primeira Liga clash between Gil Vicente and Benfica on March 28, 2025, at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos promises to be a compelling encounter. Gil Vicente enters the match struggling significantly, with no wins in their last seven league games and a concerning record of three consecutive home losses . In stark contrast, Benfica has demonstrated formidable form, boasting a six-game winning streak and an impressive offensive display that includes scoring at least three goals in five of their last six matches. This disparity in performance sets the stage for a potential rout favoring the visitors.
Gil Vicente lost last time out, making it three home defeats on the bounce. Municipal de Barcelos saw them beaten 1-0 against Santa Clara. The Roosters dominated possession with 67% of the ball and had two shots on target.
Benfica have triumphed in their previous six games. The latest was on their travels where Rio Ave were beaten 3-2 at Estadio dos Arcos. The Lisbon outfit had eight shots on goal and boasted 60% possession, with Orkun Kokcu, Vangelis Pavlidis and Kerem Akturkoglu all on target.
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Let’s face it, the form book is more than just tilted – it’s practically upside down. Gil Vicente have forgotten how to score, and Benfica can’t stop banging them in. Peixoto’s side have gone three home matches without a goal, and more alarmingly, five league games without hitting the net. That’s not just poor – it’s anaemic. Their bluntness up front is becoming a theme, and their defensive frailty isn’t helping either.
Meanwhile, Benfica are riding high on confidence. Akturkoglu has brought flair and end product since joining the squad, and Pavlidis remains a constant threat leading the line. Even with Orkun Kokcu suspended and a couple of names potentially out through injury, the depth in this Benfica side is still several levels above what Gil can cope with. They’ve rattled in three or more in five of their last six league games – that’s the kind of form you can’t ignore.
Gil Vicente possible starting lineup: Andrew; Cruz, Sa, Fernandes, Mewesi; Caseres, Castillo, Garcia; Barmejo, Eduardo, Correia
Benfica possible starting lineup: Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Carreras; Santos, Aursnes, Florentino, Soares; Bruma, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu
They are on six straight wins in the league. The most recent of them wasn’t very comfortable though, as Benfica battled to a 3-2 win at Rio Ave. It took Kerem Aktrukoglu’s late goal to seal three points for Benfica.
On a positive note, that match marked the fourth time in six matches that they scored three goals. This good form has also been witnessed on the road, Benfica having won three straight away league games.
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