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Estádio da Luz, Lisbon

Benfica

3-0

HT: 1 - 0

FULL TIME

Guimaraes

Primeira Liga Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	FC Porto	34	+48	88
2	Sporting CP	34	+65	82
3	Benfica	34	+49	80
4	SC Braga	34	+28	59
5	Famalicao	34	+13	56
6	GIL Vicente	34	+9	50
7	Moreirense	34	-12	43
8	Guimaraes	34	-12	42
9	Arouca	34	-17	42
10	Estoril	34	-3	39
11	Alverca	34	-17	39
12	Santa Clara	34	-9	36
13	Rio Ave	34	-22	36
14	Nacional	34	-8	34
15	Casa Pia	36	-24	34
16	Estrela	34	-18	30
17	Tondela	34	-28	28
18	AVS	34	-40	21
19	Torreense	2	-2	1

Playing Style Analysis

Benfica

This team a possession-oriented side averaging 58% possession Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 5 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 13 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 14 points from winning positions Additionally, In attack, they create numerous opportunities (17.0 shots/game, 6.1 on target) Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 28 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (7.2 corners/game). Positioned 3rd, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.

Benfica

a possession-oriented side averaging 58% possession

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•a possession-oriented side averaging 58% possession.
•Despite often having less possession, they've won 5 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility.
•They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind.
•They've gained 13 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 14 points from winning positions.
•In attack, they create numerous opportunities (17.0 shots/game, 6.1 on target).
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 28 passes per shot).
•They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game).
•They generate many corner opportunities (7.2 corners/game).
•Positioned 3rd, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.

Guimaraes

They maintain balanced possession (51%) Meanwhile, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 7 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind Additionally, They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 12 points from winning positions. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot) Additionally, Defensively, they're aggressive (14.5 fouls/game). Positioned 8th, they're facing a team 5 places above them in the table.

Guimaraes

They maintain balanced possession (51%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (51%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession.
•However, they've lost 7 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results.
•Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break.
•They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind.
•They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break.