Moreirense FC vs Benfica: match statistics
Moreirense FC vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Moreirense FC played Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 14 December 2025. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Moreirense FC: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Benfica: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Moreirense FC scores 1.62 and concedes 1.54 goals per match. Benfica scores 2.00 and concedes 0.62. League average: 2.68 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Moreirense FC 62%, Benfica 54%. Over 2.5: Moreirense FC 69%, Benfica 62%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.91 vs 1.06. Moreirense FC: 9.3 shots per match, Benfica: 16.3.
Match halves
Moreirense FC: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 1.00. Benfica: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Moreirense FC: 0-15 (5 goals). Benfica: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.68 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Benfica is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Moreirense FC · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.62 goals / match - Moreirense FC · 2 goals / match - Benfica
Benfica is 148% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.54 goals / match - Moreirense FC · 0.62 goals / match - Benfica
Moreirense FC scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 matches).
Benfica scores in 92% of matches (12 of 13 matches), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Moreirense FC
Over / Under - Benfica
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Moreirense FC · 1.92 pts / match - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Moreirense FC
Benfica
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.