The Liga Portugal match summary, better known as a league table, tells a story about these sides so far, with Benfica in front of Marítimo by 18 points. Here's the Tipsway preview:
- Benfica is in the best form (6-0-0) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the most conceded goals (17) in Liga Portugal
The hosts Benfica saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Champions League. That game was an away game at Juventus, so at least Benfica are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Benfica form and stats
Perfect Liga Portugal season at home so far for Benfica 3 wins from 3 appearances.
Benfica are returning here after visiting Juventus in a Champions League fixture and winning with a 2-1 scoreline. Midfield player Neres got a match rating of 7.85 in that game, the max score being 10. Neres scored one goal, hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 3 of 6 times and had 35 successful passes (of 42 total).
In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Famalicao.Everyone expects Benfica to win this match. We have checked our database for matches where they have been as big a favourite and found 6 games: 6 home wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats. Benfica have won with at least two goals margin 3 times in similar situations.
Benfica has scored 9 goals so far and conceded 3 goals from 3 home games. These are numbers from the league only.
Marítimo form and stats
It's not happening yet for Marítimo on their Liga Portugal travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? It's looking increasingly bleak for Marítimo who now has to deal with a six game losing streak. Porto was the last time a defeat was avoided.
Home advantage was not enough for Marítimo in their previous game as they lost hosting Gil Vicente, 1-2. Léo was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 8.01. The defender Léo scored one goal and won 4 of 4 duels.
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Santa Clara's place.The attacking power of Marítimo when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. Marítimo can't defend away. 12 goals have been scored by the opposition in 3 matches, an average of more than three per game. You might want to look at the total goal statistics, which can be found on the Statistics tab above. Marítimo has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Benfica have been victorious in every one of the 4 latest battles versus this opponent. Will the streak continue?Top Goalscorers
  João Mário 4 goals |  R. Silva 3 goals |
Benfica missing players
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | 9 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Conceded | C | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 33% | 67% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 17% | 33% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 33% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 67% |
| 67% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 33% |
| 9.3 | 11.3 | 14 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4 | 5.5 |
| 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5.3 |
| 3 | 4 | 4.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | 26 | 29 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| 5.5 | 7 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 42% | 43% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| 4.5 | 4 | 5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 21 | 17 | 17.2 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8.5 | 7 | 7 |
- All of Benfica's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Marítimo's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Benfica have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Benfica have scored in all their matches so far.
- Benfica have scored more than double the goals of Marítimo.
- Benfica have won all their games so far.
- Benfica have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Benfica have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Benfica haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Benfica is in the best form (6-0-0) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Marítimo have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Marítimo have lost all their matches so far.
- Marítimo have the most conceded goals (12) away in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the most conceded goals (17) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the most conceded goals in the second half (11) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the most dropped points from leading position (9) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the the worst goal difference (-10) away in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have the the worst goal difference (-13) in Liga Portugal
- Marítimo have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Marítimo haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Benfica | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Sporting Braga | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 16 |
| 3 | Porto | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15 |
| 4 | Portimonense | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 | Boavista | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
| 6 | Casa Pia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | Estoril | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Chaves | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 8 |
| 11 | Gil Vicente | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Arouca | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 13 | Vizela | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Santa Clara | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 | Famalicao | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 4 |
| 17 | Pacos de Ferreira | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 0 |
| 18 | Marítimo | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -13 | 0 |
