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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Moreirense vs Benfica

Moreirense welcome Benfica to Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 14 December.

Over 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Option

Moreirense and Benfica could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5. We can get odds of -120 on the Total Goals market and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.

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3-2 Victory for Benfica in Previous H2H Clash

Moreirense played Estoril Praia on their travels in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw at Antonio Coimbra da Mota. Vasco Botelho da Costa's team boasted 55% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Diogo Travassos, Afonso Assis and Luis Semedo scored one goal apiece.

Benfica drew their previous Primeira Liga game which was at home. The action at Estadio da Luz ended 1-1 against Sporting CP. The Eagles had 41% possession and four shots on goal, while Georgiy Sudakov found the net.

Four days ago, Benfica won 2-0 at home to Napoli in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica are unbeaten in the past ten games against Moreirense. Their last clash took place at Estadio da Luz and Benfica claimed a 3-2 home victory. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Benfica wins along with five draws.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benfica logo Benfica 13 8 5 0 26 8 18 26:8 29
7 Moreirense logo Moreirense 13 6 2 5 21 20 1 21:20 20
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Moreirense – Last 10 League Games

Moreirense have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Green and Whites have averaged 47.1% possession, 396.6 passes and 4.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top scorer is Guilherme Schettine on 4 goals, while Diogo Travassos and Alan have both racked up 2. Dinis Pinto has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Andre Ferreira has one clean sheet.

Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have 5 victories and 5 draws, with an average of 16.4 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. The Lisbon side average 60.4% possession, 511.8 passes, 5.4 corners in their favour and 3.0 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 9, followed by Georgiy Sudakov on 4 and Franjo Ivanovic with 2. Vangelis Pavlidis and Dodi Lukebakio are the top assist makers on 3, with Anatoliy Trubin recording 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Moreirense predicted lineup (4-3-3): André Ferreira (GK), Dinis Rodrigues, Michel, Gilberto Batista, Kiko, Alanzinho, Mateja Stjepanovic, Vasco Sousa, Diogo Martins Travassos, Guilherme Schettine, Landerson Costa Araújo.

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatolii Trubin (GK), Amar Dedić, António Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Rios, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Moreirense vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Moreirense vs Benfica, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -120 about Over 2.5 Goals. The teams should be able to find the net at least three times during this Primeira Liga clash and we’re optimistic of a payout.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Primeira Liga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Moreirense vs Benfica league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Moreirense games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Moreirense games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Moreirense games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Benfica games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Benfica games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Benfica games on the road.
Over 2.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Moreirense Moreirense logo 1 - 2 Benfica logo Benfica

We’re predicting Benfica to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Georgiy Sudakov to Score +290 BetMGM logo

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) has managed four goals in his past ten Primeira Liga games. It’s worth a gamble on the +290 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -137 BetMGM logo

It has now been six consecutive Moreirense games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The Total Corners line looks too big and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -137.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Moreirense Logo Moreirense
Total
8.60 4.10 4.50
Home
8.50 3.70 4.80
Away
7.20 3.00 4.20
Benfica Logo Benfica
Total
8.40 5.40 3.00
Home
10.60 7.30 3.30
Away
8.30 4.60 3.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -120
Asian Handicap Moreirense +1.5 -132
Total Corners Under 9.5 -137

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has more than two goals in total, Moreirense on the Asian Handicap at +1.5 accompanied by less than 9.5 corners to be taken.

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Moreirense vs Benfica Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Benfica Big Favourites

Benfica have been chalked up as the convincing -313 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 76% probability of winning. Moreirense are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +850.

If you want a bigger price for Benfica winning, then there’s the option to bet them on the Asian Handicap -1.5 at -108. A victory by 2+ goals against Moreirense would see you get a full return on this wager.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -185 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Vangelis Pavlidis is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Vangelis Pavlidis is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +190. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -123.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-123
Anytime
+190
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+175
Anytime
+400
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+205
Anytime
+475
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Henrique Araújo (Benfica)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Benfica Unbeaten in Past Five H2H Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Meetings Against Moreirense

Moreirense have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Benfica have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous ten matches. The Eagles have eight wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

It was a 1-1 draw when Moreirense last faced Benfica at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Benfica have won two of the past 5 H2H matches at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with the draw occurring three times.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Moreirense logo Moreirense Home Stats 4-4-2 3.10 1.70 1.40 7 3 8 2
Benfica logo Benfica Away Stats 8-2-0 2.60 2.10 0.50 7 3 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Moreirense logo Moreirense League Stats
Benfica logo Benfica League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Moreirense vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

The latest Moreirense vs Benfica team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Moreirense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

13 André Ferreira
76 Dinis Rodrigues 3 Michel 66 Gilberto Batista 27 Kiko
11 Alanzinho 8 Mateja Stjepanovic 15 Vasco Sousa
2 D. Martins Travassos 95 Guilherme Schettine 78 L. Costa Araújo
1 Anatolii Trubin
17 Amar Dedić 4 António Silva 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
5 Enzo Barrenechea 20 Richard Rios
8 Fredrik Aursnes 18 Leandro Barreiro 10 Georgiy Sudakov
14 Vangelis Pavlidis

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Moreirense Lineups

07 Dec Primeira Liga
Estoril 3-3 Moreirense
29 Nov Primeira Liga
Moreirense 2-2 Famalicão
09 Nov Primeira Liga
Braga 2-1 Moreirense
02 Nov Primeira Liga
Arouca 0-2 Moreirense
27 Oct Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-2 Porto
04 Oct Primeira Liga
Nacional 3-2 Moreirense

Previous Benfica Lineups

10 Dec Champions League
Benfica 2-0 Napoli
05 Dec Primeira Liga
Benfica 1-1 Sporting
29 Nov Primeira Liga
Nacional 1-2 Benfica
25 Nov Champions League
Ajax 0-2 Benfica
09 Nov Primeira Liga
Benfica 2-2 Casa Pia
05 Nov Champions League
Benfica 0-1 Leverkusen

Injuries & Suspensions

Moreirense Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alan Yellow cards
Maracas 2nd yellow (Red
Lawrence Ofori Groin
Joel Jorquera Other
Yan Lincon Muscle
Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gianluca Prestianni Red card (direc
Leandro Santos Other
Henrique Araujo Muscle
Dodi Lukebakio Ankle
Alexander Bah Cruciate ligame
Bruma Lower leg
Team Squads

Moreirense Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vasco Botelho da Costa

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dinis Pinto 76 D 13 1163 13 0 1 6 3 0
Mateja Stjepanovic 8 M 13 1106 13 0 0 0 2 0
Alan 11 M 13 1103 13 0 2 4 5 0
Maracas 26 D 11 972 11 1 1 0 5 1
Marcelo 44 D 11 945 11 1 1 0 5 0

Benfica Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Mourinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fredrik Aursnes 8 D 13 1165 13 0 1 0 0 0
Vangelis Pavlidis 14 F 13 1082 12 1 10 3 2 0
Nicolas Otamendi 30 D 12 1080 12 0 1 0 5 0
Samuel Dahl 26 D 13 1065 12 1 1 0 1 0
Richard Rios 20 M 12 1006 12 0 0 0 5 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 13 12 1 0 27:3 37
2 Sporting 13 10 2 1 32:7 32
3 Benfica 13 8 5 0 26:8 29
4 Gil Vicente 13 7 3 3 16:6 24
5 Braga 13 6 4 3 25:12 22
6 Famalicão 13 5 5 3 14:9 20
7 Moreirense 13 6 2 5 21:20 20
8 Vitória 13 5 3 5 14:17 18
9 Alverca 13 5 2 6 15:19 17
10 Rio Ave 13 3 7 3 17:21 16
11 Santa Clara 13 4 3 6 11:14 15
12 Estoril 13 3 5 5 22:21 14
13 Estrela 13 3 5 5 16:19 14
14 Nacional 13 3 3 7 12:18 12
15 Casa Pia 13 2 3 8 13:27 9
16 Tondela 13 2 3 8 7:22 9
17 Arouca 13 2 3 8 14:37 9
18 AVS 13 0 3 10 9:31 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 6 5 1 0 11:1 16
2 Sporting 6 4 1 1 17:3 13
3 Benfica 7 3 4 0 15:6 13
4 Moreirense 6 4 1 1 12:7 13
5 Gil Vicente 6 4 0 2 7:3 12
6 Vitória 7 3 3 1 11:8 12
7 Braga 6 3 1 2 11:5 10
8 Santa Clara 7 3 1 3 7:6 10
9 Alverca 7 3 1 3 6:10 10
10 Estoril 7 2 3 2 12:11 9
11 Famalicão 7 2 2 3 7:5 8
12 Estrela 7 2 2 3 10:9 8
13 Rio Ave 6 1 3 2 7:11 6
14 Arouca 7 1 2 4 7:17 5
15 Nacional 6 1 0 5 6:13 3
16 Tondela 6 0 2 4 2:9 2
17 Casa Pia 6 0 2 4 6:14 2
18 AVS 7 0 2 5 5:14 2