Moreirense FC vs Benfica: match statistics
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Moreirense FC vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Moreirense FC plays Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for September 9, 2026. Venue: Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
Recent form
Moreirense FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Benfica has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Moreirense FC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Benfica scores 3.50 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's games and 50% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 100%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 2.40 to 0.75 per game. Moreirense FC takes 6.3 shots per game, while Benfica takes 21.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Moreirense FC leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 100% and scores 2.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Moreirense FC'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 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
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
| Moreirense FC | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 2.5 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 250% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 3.5 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 0.75 goals / game - Benfica
Moreirense FC scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Benfica scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Moreirense FC 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 - 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 140% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 3 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 75%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* 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 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 | ▲ 3.00 | 2.66 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 51% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Moreirense FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Benfica. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Moreirense FC and Benfica play?
Moreirense FC face Benfica on September 9, 2026 in Liga NOS at Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Moreirense FC and Benfica?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Moreirense FC won 0, Benfica won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Moreirense FC vs Benfica?
Moreirense FC score 1.00 goals per game on average and Benfica 3.50. The Liga NOS average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's matches and 50% of Benfica's.
What form are Moreirense FC and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games Moreirense FC have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Benfica 3-1-0 (2.50 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.