Liga Portugal

Marítimo

05 Sep 2026 18:00

Benfica

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Benfica to win 1.22

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Marítimo vs Benfica Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026

Liga Portugal · 5

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2: Benfica to win

1.22 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 04 Sep 2026 at 16:18 · Odds are subject to change

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Marítimo made a spirited return to the top flight under Mitchell van der Gaag, collecting seven points from their opening four fixtures to sit seventh in the Liga Portugal table. That promising momentum was checked on 29 August, however, when a 2-1 defeat at Arouca handed the newly promoted side their first league loss of the campaign. The Madeira outfit will be desperate to bounce back on home soil at the Campo da Imaculada Conceição.

Benfica arrive in Funchal in formidable shape, carrying a staggering 52-game unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga and four consecutive victories across all competitions. Marco Silva's men last dispatched Estoril Praia 2-1, dominating with 67% possession and eight shots on target. Level on seven points with Marítimo but with a match in hand, the Eagles occupy fifth and will view this trip as an opportunity to pull clear in the early standings.

Benfica's 52-match unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga speaks volumes about the quality gap here. Marco Silva's side average 3.1 goals and 23 shots per match this season, dwarfing Marítimo's 1.5 goals and 11.75 shots. With six consecutive victories over the Madeira club and 23 wins from their last 28 meetings, the away win at 1.22 looks thoroughly justified.

The hosts' first defeat of the campaign, a 2-1 reverse at Arouca, exposed vulnerabilities that Benfica will exploit. Newly promoted sides often struggle to sustain early momentum against elite opposition, and Benfica's dominance in possession and shot volume should prove decisive. Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.53 appeals given Benfica's prolific output and their tendency to score freely in this fixture.

Enzo Barrenechea's leg contusion appears minor, while Fredrik Aursnes has resumed training, leaving Benfica close to full strength. Marítimo will need to improve considerably on their recent defensive showing to keep this tight. The value pick is a Benfica victory combined with goals, as the visitors' attacking firepower should be too much at the Campo da Imaculada Conceição. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Marítimo vs Benfica

• Benfica won 23 of last 28 meetings
• Benfica average 3.1 goals per match
• Benfica unbeaten in 52 league fixtures

Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1, setting the stage for a tactically familiar contest at the Estádio dos Barreiros. Marítimo will look to Bryan Limbombe to provide width and creativity behind the lone striker, as the hosts seek to frustrate a well-organised Benfica midfield anchored by João Palhinha.

For the visitors, Georgiy Sudakov operating in the number ten role is the key link between a disciplined double pivot and Vangelis Pavlidis, and Benfica's ability to control the tempo through that central corridor may prove decisive in what promises to be a demanding away fixture.

How to Watch Marítimo vs Benfica Match?

What time is Marítimo vs Benfica?

Marítimo host Benfica at Campo da Imaculada Conceição on 9 May 2026, with kickoff set for 18:00 BST.

Where is Marítimo vs Benfica being played?

This match takes place at the Campo da Imaculada Conceição in Funchal, Madeira.

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