Benfica 2-0 Vitória SC: result and AI prediction
Benfica – Vitória SC, Primeira Liga, Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 06:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio da Luz
Benfica is #4 in the table (16 pts) and Vitória SC #14 (5 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Vitória SC has not won any of its last 5 matches. Benfica averages 3.1 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Benfica 5, draws 1, Vitória SC 0. Their last meeting, on March 21, 2026, ended Benfica 3-0 Vitória SC.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Benfica return to the Luz with a clear need to respond after the setback at Porto, and their attacking output this season makes them the natural side to dictate the match. Vitória arrive in difficult league form, with finishing a major concern and Alioune Ndoye unavailable up front. The visitors will try to stay compact and turn transitions into their main threat, but Benfica’s central runners around Pavlidis should create a persistent problem. Lenglet’s suspension and Sudakov’s late fitness status are the principal issues that could complicate the home side’s control.
Head-to-head analysis
This is a strongly favourable recent matchup for Benfica, who have repeatedly beaten Vitória without conceding in the latest league meetings. Vitória’s long wait for a win at Estádio da Luz adds a significant psychological and historical burden to the away task.
Injuries and absences
Benfica must cover for Lenglet’s suspension and Barrenechea’s midfield absence, while Sudakov’s potential return would restore an important creative connector behind Pavlidis. Vitória’s loss of Ndoye, plus uncertainty around Gustavo Silva, weakens the rotation and direct running available for transitions.
Form (last 5)
Benfica vs Vitória SC stats
| Benfica | Vitória SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 22 | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 8 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-21Benfica 3-0 Vitória SC
- 2025-11-01Vitória SC 0-3 Benfica
- 2025-04-19Vitória SC 0-3 Benfica
- 2024-12-07Benfica 1-0 Vitória SC
- 2024-02-11Vitória SC 2-2 Benfica
- 2023-09-02Benfica 4-0 Vitória SC

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