Guimaraes v Benfica result
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Guimaraes 2–2 Benfica — this Primeira Liga match was drawn.
The result
Guimaraes and Benfica drew 2–2 at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 11 February. Benfica have scored in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Guimaraes: Tiago Silva (35’ pen) and Andre Silva (61’, assisted by Jota Silva); Benfica: Rafa (40’, assisted by A. Di Maria) and Arthur Cabral (90’, assisted by A. Di Maria). Toni Borevković (64’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Guimaraes out-shot Benfica 12 to 6 and created the better chances, 2.06 xG to 0.99 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
Discipline
The bookings — Guimaraes: Jota Silva (9’), Bruno Gaspar (38’), Nuno Santos (73’) and Nélson Oliveira (90+5’); Benfica: Orkun Kökçü (33’), António Silva (44’), Florentino (77’) and N. Otamendi (90+7’).
What it changes
Guimaraes are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Benfica are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, A. Di Maria (Benfica) 8.3, Tiago Silva (Guimaraes) 7.3 and Alexander Bah (Benfica) 4.7 led the match.
Next up
Guimaraes next host Maritimo on 23 October 2026.
Benfica next travel to Omonia Nicosia on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Guimaraes: Vitória SC v Maritimo, Friday 23 October — the preview. Next for Benfica: Omonia Nicosia v Benfica, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Guimaraes 2–2 Benfica · Primeira Liga
- Venue: Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques · Guimarães
- Referee: Luís Godinho
- Head-to-head (last 6): Guimaraes 0 · draws 1 · Benfica 5 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Guimaraes 4W 0D 1L · Benfica 5W 0D 0L
Guimaraes 2–2 Benfica (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 February 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Guimaraes for / against | Line | Benfica for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 3 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 7 for · 4.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.71 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.8 for · 8.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.43 for · 9.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.2 for · 2.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 7.43 for · 3.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.8 for · 12.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.8 for · 2.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.71 for · 2.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
Guimaraes
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Luz n 8 | 22.6 | 4 | 1 | — |
| André André n 8 | 16.1 | 3.5 | 5.6 | — |
| Zé Carlos n 8 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 1.4 | — |
| Jota Silva n 8 | 84.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Nélson Oliveira n 8 | 41.6 | 1.6 | 3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jota Silva n 8 | 84.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| João Mendes n 8 | 41.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Nuno Santos n 8 | 53.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Andre Silva n 8 | 80 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Tiago Silva n 8 | 73.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuno Santos n 8 | 53.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Jota Silva n 8 | 84.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Andre Silva n 8 | 80 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Tiago Silva n 8 | 73.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Nélson Oliveira n 8 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Maga n 8 | 51.5 | 3.7 |
| André André n 8 | 16.1 | 3.5 |
| Afonso de Freitas n 8 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Jorge Fernandes n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| Nelson Luz n 8 | 22.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Charles n 8 | 84.9 | 3.2 |
| Bruno Varela n 8 | 84.4 | 2.3 |
Benfica
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiago Gouveia n 8 | 19.4 | 4.6 | 2.9 | — |
| Florentino n 8 | 37.3 | 3 | 1.2 | — |
| P. Musa n 8 | 19.5 | 2.9 | 1.7 | — |
| O. Kökçü n 8 | 77.9 | 1.9 | 1 | — |
| Álvaro Fernández n 8 | 37.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cabral n 8 | 73.5 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| P. Musa n 8 | 19.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 21.8 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Tiago Gouveia n 8 | 19.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Benjamín Rollheiser n 8 | 45.6 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Musa n 8 | 19.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Rafa n 8 | 86.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Arthur Cabral n 8 | 73.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Marcos Leonardo n 8 | 35.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 21.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Florentino n 8 | 37.3 | 4.2 |
| D. Jurásek n 8 | 33.4 | 4 |
| A. Bah n 8 | 55.5 | 3.6 |
| Chiquinho n 8 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| P. Musa n 8 | 19.5 | 3.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Trubin n 8 | 91.4 | 2.5 |
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Match statistics & details
| Guimaraes | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% | Possession | 62% |
| 2.06 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.99 |
| 12 | Shots | 6 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 3 |
| 6 | Corners | 11 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 264 | Passes | 425 |
| 63% | Pass accuracy | 74% |
Guimaraes player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Jorge Fernandes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Tomás Ribeiro | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Bruno Gaspar | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Y | 7.3 |
| Tiago Silva | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Tomás Händel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Ricardo Mangas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Jota Silva | 86 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Nuno Santos | 77 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| Andre Silva | 67 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Borevković | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R | 5.9 |
| Manu sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Zé Carlos sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Nélson Oliveira sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
Benfica player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Trubin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Bah | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| António Silva | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| N. Otamendi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| A. Di Maria | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Rafa | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Aursnes | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| João Neves | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Morato | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Kökçü | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| João Mário | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Florentino sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Arthur Cabral sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Marcos Leonardo sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Álvaro Fernández sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| David Neres sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Guimaraes v Benfica — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-09-02 Benfica 4–0 Guimaraes
- 2023-03-18 Benfica 5–1 Guimaraes
- 2022-10-01 Guimaraes 0–0 Benfica
- 2022-02-27 Benfica 3–0 Guimaraes
- 2021-09-25 Guimaraes 1–3 Benfica
- 2021-05-19 Guimaraes 1–3 Benfica
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Guimaraes and Benfica?
- In their last 6 meetings, Guimaraes won 0, Benfica won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Guimaraes and Benfica?
- Recent form — Guimaraes 4W 0D 1L; Benfica 5W 0D 0L.
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