Our Benfica vs Guimaraes Prediction: 3-1
Benfica vs Guimaraes in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 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 – Arouca vs Benfica
Benfica will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga success over Arouca on March 14. In that match, Benfica had 61% possession and 16 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arouca | 39% | 7 (5) | 2.64 | 16 |
Benfica | 61% | 16 (5) | 2.09 | 74 |
Guimaraes's Last Match – Guimaraes vs Famalicao
Guimaraes will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Portugal Primeira Liga loss against Famalicao on March 14. In that match, Guimaraes saw 44% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Guimaraes | 44% | 9 (7) | 0.46 | 40 |
Famalicao | 56% | 8 (2) | 1.46 | 47 |
Benfica vs Guimaraes Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | Guimaraes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Guimaraes average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Benfica 18-11
Guimaraes 13-18
What are the odds for this match?
Benfica to win: @1.3
Draw: @4.75
Guimaraes to win: @10



Arouca
Benfica
Guimaraes
Famalicao
FC Porto
Sporting
Benfica
Braga
Famalicao
Gil Vicente
Estoril
Moreirense
Guimaraes
Arouca
Alverca
Rio Ave
Estrela
Santa Clara
Nacional
Casa Pia
Tondela
AVS