Vitória SC – Benfica

Vitória SC host a top‑flight Benfica in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home side languishing in 13th place on just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, having scored only four goals while conceding seven. Benfica sit comfortably in second, boasting 16 points after five victories and a draw, and a remarkable +17 goal difference, having netted 21 and allowed just four. The gap in both points and firepower suggests the visitors will enter Braga with a clear statistical edge, while Vitória will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone. Their head‑to‑head record this season will likely reflect Benfica’s dominance, but a late surge from the hosts could still add an unexpected twist to the fixture.