{"id":8617,"date":"2026-09-03T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/maritimo-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-05-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:00:00","slug":"maritimo-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-05-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/maritimo-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-05-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mar\u00edtimo vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 05\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/liga-portugal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Liga Portugal<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/maritimo.png\" alt=\"Mar&iacute;timo\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Mar&iacute;timo<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">05 Sep 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">18:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"Benfica\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Benfica<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Benfica to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.29<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betano.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Betano\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/maritimo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Mar&iacute;timo<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Benfica<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 05\/09\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/liga-portugal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Liga Portugal &middot; 5<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 05 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Campo da Imaculada Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Betano<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>10.50<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.60<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.29<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">2: Benfica to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.29<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Betano<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betano.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Betano\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence High<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 04 Sep 2026 at 10:30 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Liga Portugal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Regular Season, 5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 05 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 18:00 WAT<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Campo da Imaculada Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica Preview<\/h2><p>Mar&iacute;timo sit seventh in the Liga Portugal standings with seven points from four matches, a strong start under new head coach Mitchell van der Gaag. Their momentum took a hit last weekend, though, as a 2-1 loss to Arouca marked their first defeat of the campaign. At Campo da Imaculada Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o, they have been difficult to beat, losing just once in their last eight competitive home outings. Nilton Varela and Samuel Bamba could feature from the start.<\/p><p><strong>Benfica<\/strong> arrive in Funchal in fearsome form, carrying a 52-game unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga. Under new manager Silva, they have won four straight across all competitions, scoring 29 goals and conceding just seven in their last eight matches. Jo&atilde;o Palhinha is set for his first start, replacing the injured Enzo Barrenechea, while Fredrik Aursnes has returned to training but remains unlikely to feature. Benfica also hold seven points from three league fixtures.<\/p><p>Benfica's away win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">1.29<\/a> is the cornerstone of this selection. Under new manager Silva, they have won four straight across all competitions, scoring 29 goals and conceding just seven in their last eight matches. That ruthless efficiency, combined with six consecutive victories over Mar&iacute;timo dating back to November 2020, makes the away win the safest route into this fixture.<\/p><p>Over 2.5 goals at N\/A looks a strong secondary pick. Benfica average 3.67 goals per game this season and have scored multiple times in seven of their last eight outings. Mar&iacute;timo's 2-1 loss to Arouca last weekend showed they are vulnerable defensively, and the hosts will need to attack if they want anything from this contest.<\/p><p>Both teams to score at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/go-betano-prono-ng-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_maritimo_benfica_19736817\" data-b=\"betano.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.04<\/a> also carries appeal. Mar&iacute;timo have found the net in three of their four league fixtures, and Jo&atilde;o Palhinha's expected first start for Benfica, replacing the injured Enzo Barrenechea, could leave the visitors slightly less settled in midfield. Van der Gaag's side have quality going forward, even if containing Benfica for ninety minutes looks beyond them. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Benfica average 3.67 goals per game<\/li><li>Benfica unbeaten in 52 league matches<\/li><li>Six consecutive wins over Mar&iacute;timo<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Mar&iacute;timo<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/4 (50%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/4 (25%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/4 (25%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (4)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">45%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Benfica<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">4\/5 (80%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">77%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Mar&iacute;timo<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Benfica<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2W 1D 1L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">4W 1D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.4<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.9<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/4<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Mar&iacute;timo<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Alfonso Pastor<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Igor Juli&atilde;o<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Paulo Henrique<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Romain Correia<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Nilton Varela<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Rodrigo Andrade<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Vladan Danilovi&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Simo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Raphael Guzzo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Mart&iacute;n Tej&oacute;n<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Adri&aacute;n Butzke Benavides<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Alexandre Guedes <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Nathanael Ogbeta <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Benfica<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Samuel Soares<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Alexander Bah<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Cl&eacute;ment Lenglet<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Tom&aacute;s Ara&uacute;jo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Samuel Dahl<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Leandro Barreiro<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Jo&atilde;o Palhinha<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Georgiy Sudakov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Rafa Silva<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Vangelis Pavlidis<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Gianluca Prestianni <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspended)<\/span><\/li><li>Gon&ccedil;alo Oliveira <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Enzo Barrenechea <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(game-ending injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Richard R&iacute;os <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Jakub Kami&#324;ski <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Wynder <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(unavailable)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A mirror clash of 4-2-3-1 formations sets up a fascinating tactical duel at the Est&aacute;dio dos Barreiros. Benfica's double pivot of <strong>Jo&atilde;o Palhinha<\/strong> and Leandro Barreiro provides the defensive foundation for Georgiy Sudakov to operate freely in the ten role, while Mar&iacute;timo's Vladan Danilovi&#263; and Rodrigo Andrade must match that midfield intensity.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">For Mar&iacute;timo, the key question is whether their attacking trio can generate enough pressure to unsettle a Benfica backline anchored by Cl&eacute;ment Lenglet and Tom&aacute;s Ara&uacute;jo. <strong>Vangelis Pavlidis<\/strong> leads the visitors' line and will be the focal point of any Benfica counter-attacking threat on a ground where the hosts rarely concede easily.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica?<\/h3><p>Mar&iacute;timo host Benfica at Campo da Imaculada Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o on May 9, 2026, with kickoff set for 18:00.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica being played?<\/h3><p>This match takes place at Campo da Imaculada Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o, Mar&iacute;timo's home ground in Funchal.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Check your local Liga Portugal broadcaster for live coverage of Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 05\/09\/2026 Mar&iacute;timo vs Benfica Preview Mar&iacute;timo sit seventh in the Liga Portugal standings with seven points from four matches, a strong start under new head coach Mitchell van der Gaag. 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