Moreirense vs Benfica Prediction: The Eagles Are Aiming To Halt A Three Match Winless Run On The Road

Moreirense will welcome Benfica to the Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in the fourth round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Moreirense vs. Benfica, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Moreirense

After capitalizing on FC Arouca's missed chances to secure a decisive 3-1 victory at home, Moreirense got a taste of their own medicine at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat against Carlos Carvalhal's Braga. 

Cesar Peixoto's men head into this match not only to return to winning ways but to halt a ten-match winless run in this fixture (L5, D5), with their last win dating back to 2018 winning 3-1 on the road. Os verdes e brancos secured two victories at the Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas to close out the 2023-24 campaign, and this season they have managed to add one to their resume, extending their winning run to three matches. 

With 6 points accumulated from 3 matches, Moreirense occupies 7th place in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with three other teams, including their opponents in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kewin; Fabiano, Marcelo, Maracas, Frimpong; Ofori, Ismael; Madson, Tavares, Antonisse; Asue

Benfica

After notching a decisive 3-0 success over Casa Pia to compensate for their false start in game week one against Famalicao, Benfica managed to make it two wins on the bounce, defeating Estrela Amadora 1-0 in front of their home faithful this past weekend.

While As Aguias will be optimistic before their visit to the Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, there's also reason to believe they could face an uphill battle. They closed the 2023-24 campaign with a two-match winless run on the road (L1, D1), not to mention they have notched just one win in their last five matches (L3, D1).

With 6 points accumulated from 3 matches, Benfica occupies 6th place in the Primeira Liga standings. They are three points behind first-placed Sporting CP and have maintained a five-point cushion over the relegation playoffs. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras; Barreiro, Luis; Aursnes, Kokcu, Di Maria; Pavlidis

Match Facts

• Moreirense have won six of their last seven matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica are currently on a three-match winless run when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Moreirense averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 2.1 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 33 meetings, Moreirense have won 2 times, Benfica have won 23 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 71-25 in favor of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

Moreirense head into this match seeking to return to the winning column after their positive start was halted by a disappointing defeat to Braga last time out. However, they won't have it easy as they go up against a side that they have only managed to defeat just once in their past 14 encounters. 

Benfica, on the other hand, are riding a two-match winning run in the league since a false start against Famalicao. However, it has to be said that their performance has been far from convincing and could likely fumble here if not cautious. 

Despite being consistent on the road, Benfica are clear favorites to secure maximum points, and we are giving them the benefit of the doubt here by supporting them in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.75
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.01