In the Primeira Liga on March 2, Gil Vicente will face Benfica. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Gil Vicente's win is priced at 5.82 (16.64%), a draw is at 3.93 (24.65%), and a Benfica victory is at 1.65 (58.71%). Benfica is seen as the favorite, but Gil Vicente could surprise, considering recent performances. The main prediction for the match is over 2.5 goals with odds of 2.09, which seems an attractive option given both teams' current profiles.
In their last three matches, Gil Vicente played as follows: 22.02.2026 - Estoril - Gil Vicente - 3-1, 14.02.2026 - Gil Vicente - Braga - 2-1, 07.02.2026 - Moreirense - Gil Vicente - 1-2. Benfica's last three matches were: 25.02.2026 - Real Madrid - Benfica - 2-1, 21.02.2026 - Benfica - ABC - 3-0, 17.02.2026 - Benfica - Real Madrid - 0-1. In their head-to-head on 26.09.2025, Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 2-1. Additional statistics over the last five games: Gil Vicente averages 51.6% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per match; Benfica averages 52.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 7.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides.
Over a five-match span, Gil Vicente's average total goals per match is 3.6, while Benfica's is 2.6. For goals scored: Gil Vicente averages 2, Benfica 1.6, and for goals conceded - 1.6 and 1 respectively. In a series of five matches, Gil Vicente has 5 out of 5 over 2.5 goals, Benfica has 4 out of 5 for the same outcome. In first halves: Gil Vicente has only 1 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, Benfica has 4 out of 5. In second halves, Gil Vicente consistently goes over 1.5 (5 out of 5), while Benfica has 0 out of 5. For goal intervals: Gil Vicente most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (43%), and concedes evenly across the first and last quarters (25% each). Benfica most often scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (38%), and concedes in the same interval (40%). Overall, both teams show a strong over-profile: Gil Vicente 5 out of 5 over 2.5, Benfica 4 out of 5, with high average goal figures. This makes a bet on over 2.5 goals logical and statistically justified.
Gil Vicente averages 4.2 corners per match, Benfica 7.2. In the last five matches, Gil Vicente has 2 out of 5 over 9.5 total corners, Benfica has 3 out of 5. Among total corners with two outcomes closest to the average sum (11.4) is the line 11.5: over 11.5 corners - 3.28, under 11.5 - 1.25. For the outcome on corners, Benfica is the favorite with odds of 1.39. Considering both teams' activity in delivering corners, a bet on total corners over 9.5 or 10.5 seems justified, and Benfica often wins on this metric.
Sportwars.net Prediction for the Match Gil Vicente - Benfica, 02.03.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 2.09. Exact Score: 1:2, odds 8.00.














