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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Moreirense vs Benfica

Moreirense welcome third-placed 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 José Mourinho's 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 19 13 6 0 42 11 31 42:11 45
6 Moreirense logo Moreirense 19 9 3 7 26 26 0 26:26 30
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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Moreirense confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Andre Ferreira (GK), Dinis Pinto, Gilberto Batista, Maracas, Kiko, Mateja Stjepanovic, Diogo Travassos, Bernardo Martins, Vasco Sousa, Landerson, Guilherme Schettine.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, 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
Latest Corner Odds

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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 and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Make Benfica Big Favourites

Benfica have been chalked up as the convincing -303 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 75% probability of winning. Moreirense are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +800.

Benfica are -135 on the Asian Handicap -1.25 which means beating Moreirense by 2+ goals lands a full payout. A one-goal victory means half your stake refunded and half will be lost.

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 -122.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-122
Anytime
+190
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+180
Anytime
+400
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+205
Anytime
+475
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Henrique Araújo (Benfica)
First
+225
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 Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

13 Andre Ferreira
76 Dinis Pinto 66 Gilberto Batista 26 Maracas 27 Kiko
8 Mateja Stjepanovic
2 Diogo Travassos 20 Bernardo Martins 15 Vasco Sousa 78 Landerson
95 Guilherme Schettine
1 Anatoliy Trubin
17 Amar Dedic 44 Tomas Araujo 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
20 Richard Rios 5 Enzo Barrenechea
8 Fredrik Aursnes 18 Leandro Barreiro 10 Georgiy Sudakov
14 Vangelis Pavlidis

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Substitutes

  • 7Cedric Teguia
  • 9Luis Semedo
  • 10Kiko Bondoso
  • 17Alvaro Martinez
  • 21Rodri
  • 22Caio Secco
  • 25Afonso Assis
  • 30Jimi Gower
  • 44Marcelo

Benfica Substitutes

  • 4Antonio Silva
  • 9Franjo Ivanovic
  • 16Manu Silva
  • 21Andreas Schjelderup
  • 24Samuel Soares
  • 62Jose Neto
  • 67Rodrigo Rego
  • 84Joao Rego
  • 88Tiago Freitas

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
Joel Jorquera Other
Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alexander Bah Cruciate ligame
Richard Rios Shoulder
Joao Veloso Other
Samuel Soares Muscle
Dodi Lukebakio Ankle
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 19 18 1 0 40:4 55
2 Sporting 19 15 3 1 52:10 48
3 Benfica 19 13 6 0 42:11 45
4 Braga 19 9 6 4 37:18 33
5 Gil Vicente 19 8 7 4 24:16 31
6 Moreirense 19 9 3 7 26:26 30
7 Famalicão 19 8 5 6 24:14 29
8 Estoril 19 7 5 7 37:31 26
9 Vitória 19 7 4 8 20:27 25
10 Alverca 19 7 2 10 19:33 23
11 Nacional 19 5 5 9 26:28 20
12 Rio Ave 19 4 8 7 22:35 20
13 Estrela 19 4 7 8 23:36 19
14 Santa Clara 19 4 5 10 14:21 17
15 Arouca 19 4 5 10 20:44 17
16 Casa Pia 19 3 6 10 20:38 15
17 Tondela 19 3 3 13 12:33 12
18 AVS 19 0 5 14 14:47 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 9 8 1 0 19:2 25
2 Sporting 9 7 1 1 30:3 22
3 Benfica 10 6 4 0 23:7 22
4 Moreirense 9 6 1 2 14:11 19
5 Estoril 10 5 3 2 21:14 18
6 Braga 9 5 2 2 19:7 17
7 Gil Vicente 9 5 2 2 12:7 17
8 Alverca 10 5 1 4 9:14 16
9 Vitória 10 4 3 3 14:14 15
10 Famalicão 10 4 2 4 16:8 14
11 Santa Clara 10 3 2 5 7:8 11
12 Nacional 9 3 1 5 16:17 10
13 Estrela 10 2 4 4 13:17 10
14 Rio Ave 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
15 Arouca 10 2 3 5 11:21 9
16 Tondela 9 1 2 6 6:13 5
17 Casa Pia 9 0 5 4 10:18 5
18 AVS 10 0 3 7 7:19 3