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Primeira Liga · 2026

Moreirense 0–4 Benfica · Primeira Liga

0–4Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Benfica won 0–4.

Shots
821
Shots on target
19
Expected goals
0.392.99
Possession
26%74%

Full time

What the match recorded

Benfica beat Moreirense 4–0. Recorded in this match (Moreirense – Benfica): shots 8–21, shots on target 1–9, expected goals 0.39–2.99, possession 26%–74%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Benfica show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Benfica's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

6.6 shots/match ▲ShotsMoreirense · Benfica21 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricMoreirenseBenficaBaseline
Shots6.6 shots/match21 shots/match11.3 shots/match
Shots against17 shots/match5.8 shots/match13 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

The teams have contrasting possession records

moderate

Benfica have recorded the higher season possession share.

35.8%PossessionMoreirense · Benfica● 65.2%
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: The recorded possession gap is 29.4 percentage points.

Window: season

MetricMoreirenseBenficaBaseline
Possession35.8%65.2%48.5%

Caveat: Possession share does not show where possession occurred or how chances were created.

Benfica have a visible away split

weak

Benfica's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

17.3 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season21 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots17.3 shots/match21 shots/match11.3 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots8 shots21 shotsMoreirense 8 shots, Benfica 21 shots
  • Shots on target1 shot9 shotsMoreirense 1 shot, Benfica 9 shots
  • Expected goals0.39 xG2.99 xGMoreirense 0.39 xG, Benfica 2.99 xG
  • Possession26%74%Moreirense 26%, Benfica 74%
  • Corners3 corners7 cornersMoreirense 3 corners, Benfica 7 corners
  • Fouls17 fouls10 foulsMoreirense 17 fouls, Benfica 10 fouls
  • Yellow cards4 cards2 cardsMoreirense 4 cards, Benfica 2 cards
  • Passes243 passes699 passesMoreirense 243 passes, Benfica 699 passes
  • Pass accuracy68.7%89.8%Moreirense 68.7%, Benfica 89.8%
  • Shots inside box5 shots16 shotsMoreirense 5 shots, Benfica 16 shots
  • Blocked shots1 block3 blocksMoreirense 1 block, Benfica 3 blocks
  • Goalkeeper saves5 saves1 saveMoreirense 5 saves, Benfica 1 save
  • Offsides0 offsides3 offsidesMoreirense 0 offsides, Benfica 3 offsides

As it happened

Key moments

  1. 42′Gilberto BatistaYellow card · Moreirense
  2. 45′Alexandre ParsemainYellow card · Moreirense
  3. 45′Vangelis PavlidisGoal · Benfica
  4. Half-time
  5. 53′LandersonYellow card · Moreirense
  6. 55′Andreas SchjelderupGoal · Benfica
  7. 59′Gianluca PrestianniGoal · Benfica
  8. 72′Fredrik AursnesGoal · Benfica
  9. 75′João PalhinhaYellow card · Benfica
  10. 87′Mateja StjepanovićYellow card · Moreirense
  11. 90′Jhon DuránYellow card · Benfica
  12. Full time
Player changes · 10grouped by team and minute
  • 57′Moreirense · 2 player changesYan Maranhão · Tiago Andrade
  • 66′Moreirense · 1 player changeLeandro Santos
  • 66′Benfica · 1 player changeJhon Durán
  • 66′Moreirense · 1 player changeKiko Bondoso
  • 67′Benfica · 2 player changesDodi Lukebakio · Fredrik Aursnes
  • 78′Benfica · 1 player changeSouffian El Karouani
  • 79′Moreirense · 1 player changeKevyn Monteiro
  • 86′Benfica · 1 player changeGeorgiy Sudakov

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Moreirense
1Draws
4Benfica
Benfica — Moreirense · Primeira Liga4–1
Moreirense — Benfica · Primeira Liga0–4
Benfica — Moreirense · Primeira Liga3–2
Moreirense — Benfica · Primeira Liga1–1
Benfica — Moreirense · Primeira Liga3–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Moreirense favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Benfica in 13

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Moreirense5 matchesBenfica5 matches
0.8 goals/matchGoals scored5/5▲ 3.6 goals/match
2.4 goals/matchGoals allowed5/5▲ 0.6 goals/match
0.44 xG/matchExpected goals5/5▲ 2.49 xG/match
6.6 shots/matchShots5/5▲ 21 shots/match
2.4 shots/matchShots on target5/5▲ 8.4 shots/match
35.8%Possession5/5● 65.2%
2.4 corners/matchCorners5/5● 6.8 corners/match
14.2 fouls/matchFouls5/513 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples5 / 5home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom nearest prior match
  • Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 23:45 UTC · analysis-v4

Team rankings in Primeira Liga

Goals per match rankingxG per match rankingShots per match ranking
TeamsMoreirenseBenfica
CompetitionPrimeira Liga
Head-to-headMoreirense — Benfica
MethodHow PitchMath calculates this

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