Moreirense
Benfica
Moreirense vs Benfica Predictions, Picks & Odds – 09/09/2026
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Moreirense sit 11th in the Liga Portugal table, and their recent run tells the story of a side struggling to find any rhythm. Two wins, two draws, and two losses from their last six outings paint a picture of inconsistency, with the hosts averaging just one goal scored while conceding at a rate of nearly 1.67 per game. Their home record against Benfica offers little comfort either, with no victory in their last six meetings at this venue.
Benfica, under Marco Silva, have been relentless. Sitting fifth but very much in the title conversation, they arrive unbeaten in six matches across all competitions, collecting four wins and two draws during that stretch. The attacking numbers are staggering: 28 goals in eight league matches this season, averaging three per game. A place in the Europa League league phase is already secured, and confidence within the squad could not be higher heading to Moreira de Cónegos.
Benfica's recent form makes the away win pick a straightforward call. Marco Silva's side have been unbeaten in their last six across all competitions, collecting four wins and two draws while averaging three goals per game. That kind of firepower is difficult for any mid-table side to contain, and Moreirense's defensive record of 1.67 goals conceded per match only reinforces the case for backing the visitors at 1.19.
Moreirense's home record against Benfica offers little hope for the hosts. They have failed to win any of their last six home encounters with the Eagles, and Benfica have won by two or more goals in two of their last three visits to the Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. With just one goal scored per game on average recently, Moreirense lack the attacking output to trouble a side this dominant.
The sheer volume of goals Benfica have produced this season, 28 in eight Liga Portugal matches, points to a team operating at a level well above Moreirense's capacity to compete. Their Europa League qualification further underlines squad depth and confidence. Backing Benfica to win represents the most logical selection here, supported by both current form and historical dominance in this fixture.
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Trends to Know about Moreirense vs Benfica
- Benfica unbeaten in last six matches
- Moreirense average 1.67 goals conceded
- Benfica scored 28 goals in eight games
Form & Statistics: Moreirense vs Benfica
Moreirense
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Benfica
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Lineups: Moreirense vs Benfica
Moreirense
Starters
- 1 André Ferreira
- 2 Gilberto Dambi Batista
- 3 Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues
- 4 Leandro Santos
- 5 Kevyn Monteiro
- 6 Nile John
- 7 Guilherme Liberato Tomas de Aquino
- 8 Rodrigo Alonso Martín
- 9 Landerson
- 10 Afonso Vieira
- 11 Alexandre Parsemain
Benfica
Starters
- 1 Samuel Soares
- 2 Alexander Bah
- 3 Clément Lenglet
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Samuel Dahl
- 6 Enzo Barrenechea
- 7 Leandro Barreiro
- 8 Georgiy Sudakov
- 9 Rafa Silva
- 10 Vangelis Pavlidis
Absent
- Gianluca Prestianni (suspended)
- Gonçalo Oliveira (injury)
- Jaden Umeh (Right thigh injury)
Medium confidence
A 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 shape defines the tactical contest at Moreira de Cónegos, with Moreirense looking to press high and disrupt Benfica's build-up through midfield. Both lineups carry probable status, though Benfica's XI draws from two credible sources against Moreirense's single Forebet projection, giving the visitors' shape slightly more confidence.
Vangelis Pavlidis leads the Benfica attack as the lone striker, supported by the creative triangle of Sudakov, Rafa Silva, and Prestianni behind him. Moreirense will rely on their wide trio to stretch Benfica's defensive line and create space for Rodrigo Alonso Martín to operate through the centre.
Moreirense vs Benfica: Head-to-Head
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What time is Moreirense vs Benfica?
Moreirense host Benfica on September 9, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 20:45 local time.
Where is Moreirense vs Benfica being played?
This match takes place at the Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Moreirense's home ground in Moreira de Cónegos.
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