Our Benfica vs Guimaraes Prediction: 3-1
Benfica vs Guimaraes in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Benfica vs Guimaraes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica's Last Match – Benfica vs FC Porto
Benfica will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw with FC Porto on March 8. In that match, Benfica had 59% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 59% | 10 (6) | 1.29 | 67 |
 FC Porto | 41% | 9 (6) | 2.14 | 37 |
Guimaraes's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Guimaraes
Guimaraes will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Portugal Primeira Liga loss against Santa Clara on March 8. In that match, Guimaraes saw 59% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Clara | 41% | 3 (4) | 0.61 | 38 |
 Guimaraes | 59% | 8 (4) | 1.05 | 50 |
Benfica vs Guimaraes Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | Guimaraes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Guimaraes average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.