Moreirense vs Benfica: Benfica to win
Moreirense host a 7‑goal‑a‑game Benfica side. The model rates the visitors' win probability at nearly 67 %.
Both clubs enter this Primeira Liga clash with contrasting recent form: Moreirense have scraped a single win from five, while Benfica have collected a draw and two wins in their last three outings. The disparity in scoring rates and defensive records sets the tone for what looks like a one‑sided encounter.
Lars's Verdict
The model assigns a 66.9 % chance to a Benfica victory, reflecting their superior expected goals and defensive record.
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With Moreirense averaging 2.0 expected goals and Benfica averaging 7.0, the model gives a 62.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 37.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 9.0 (Moreirense 2.0 + Benfica 7.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 72.3% chance against 27.7% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Moreirense at 2.7%, the draw at 3.3%, and Benfica at 66.9% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-6 at 4.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Moreirense
Moreirense’s recent run reads L‑D‑D‑L‑W, with a 1‑0 away win over Casa Pia the sole positive result. Earlier defeats include a 0‑2 loss at Tondela and a 0‑4 loss at Arouca, showing both defensive frailty and limited scoring, which undercuts their chances of keeping Benfica at bay.
Benfica
Benfica have posted a D‑W‑W sequence, drawing 2‑2 with Academico Viseu at home before delivering a 7‑0 demolition of Casa Pia away and a 2‑1 win at Estoril. The seven‑goal haul demonstrates their firepower, while conceding only one goal in the last two away games highlights a tight defense that should stifle Moreirense’s attack.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Benfica have won four times, including a 4‑1 victory on 25 April 2026 and a 3‑0 win on 14 April 2024, while the only draw was a 1‑1 stalemate in August 2024, confirming a clear advantage for the visitors.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | Benfica 4-1 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Moreirense 0-4 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| 8 Feb 2025 | Benfica 3-2 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Moreirense 1-1 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| 14 Apr 2024 | Benfica 3-0 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Moreirense vs Benfica?
Benfica won 4-0. Our pre-match pick was Benfica to win.
What was the final score of Moreirense vs Benfica?
Moreirense 0-4 Benfica (full time).
When was Moreirense vs Benfica?
Moreirense played Benfica on Wed 9 Sep · 20:45 BST in the Primeira Liga at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
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See all Primeira Liga fixtures →Given the stark contrast in offensive output and the recent trend of Benfica’s clean sheets on the road, the model’s win probability for the Portuguese giants is the most compelling single market.
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