Moreirense FC vs Benfica: match statistics
Moreirense FC vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Moreirense FC played against Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on December 14, 2025. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Moreirense FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Benfica has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Moreirense FC scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 1.54. Benfica scores 2.00 and allows 0.62. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Moreirense FC's games and 54% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 62%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.06 per game. Moreirense FC takes 9.3 shots per game, while Benfica takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Moreirense FC leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.08 after halftime.
When the teams score
Moreirense FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 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 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
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
| Moreirense FC | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.33 |
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 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 2.2 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 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.62 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 2 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 148% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.54 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 0.62 goals / game - Benfica
Moreirense FC scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 meczów).
Benfica scores in 92% of games (12 of 13 meczów), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 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 - Moreirense FC
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 1.92 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
* 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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Moreirense FC
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
| Moreirense FC | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.15 | 2.68 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 45% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 30% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 76% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | ▲ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Moreirense FC vs Benfica?
The Liga NOS match finished Moreirense FC 0:4 Benfica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Moreirense FC vs Benfica?
Moreirense FC score 1.62 goals per game on average and Benfica 2.00. The Liga NOS average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Moreirense FC's matches and 54% of Benfica's.
What form are Moreirense FC and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games Moreirense FC have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Benfica 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Moreirense FC vs Benfica?
The statistical background for Moreirense FC vs Benfica — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.