CS Marítimo vs Benfica: match statistics
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CS Marítimo vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CS Marítimo plays Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Estádio do Marítimo.
Recent form
CS Marítimo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.75 points per game. Benfica has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
CS Marítimo scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.25. Benfica scores 3.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of CS Marítimo's games and 67% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 100%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 2.74 to 1.35 per game. CS Marítimo takes 11.8 shots per game, while Benfica takes 24.3.
First-half and second-half trends
CS Marítimo leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 100% and scores 2.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
CS Marítimo's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Benfica, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CS Marítimo | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.75 pts / game - CS Marítimo · 2.33 pts / game - Benfica
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 145% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - CS Marítimo · 3.67 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - CS Marítimo · 1 goals / game - Benfica
CS Marítimo scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Benfica scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while CS Marítimo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS Marítimo
Over / Under - Benfica
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica is 300% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - CS Marítimo · 3 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS Marítimo - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 67%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 2.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CS Marítimo
Benfica
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CS Marítimo | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.75 | 2.70 | ▲ 4.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 42% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 48% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do CS Marítimo and Benfica play?
CS Marítimo face Benfica on September 5, 2026 in Liga NOS at Estádio do Marítimo. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before CS Marítimo vs Benfica?
CS Marítimo score 1.50 goals per game on average and Benfica 3.67. The Liga NOS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 75% of CS Marítimo's matches and 67% of Benfica's.
What form are CS Marítimo and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games CS Marítimo have a 2-1-1 record (1.75 points per game) and Benfica 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS Marítimo vs Benfica?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.