SL Benfica vs Vitória SC

Benfica head into this Primeira Liga clash sitting second, just off the pace after a narrow loss to rivals Porto, while Vitória Guimarães arrive in 14th, already needing points to pull away from trouble. For the hosts it's about keeping pressure on the league leaders; for the visitors, a rare chance at a result on the road. Benfica have been in fine form under new boss Marco Silva, scoring 13 goals across their last five outings, with wins over Marítimo, Moreirense and Gil Vicente. Vangelis Pavlidis leads the line with 8 league goals, while Gianluca Prestianni has added 5 goals and 3 assists. Vitória Guimarães have managed just one win in five and remain winless away from home all season, though Gustavo Silva and playmaker Miguel Nogueira have offered some spark. History heavily favours the hosts too — Benfica have won 29 of their meetings with Vitória Guimarães to just 3, including a 5-1 win back in 2023. Our prediction: 3-0