Benfica vs Moreirense Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Sat, 25 Apr - 5:00 PM
Liga Portugal
Benfica SLB
4 Winner 1
Moreirense MFC
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 31 Regular Season
Franjo Ivanović - 90+2', 89'
Richard Ríos - 29'
Leandro Barreiro - 2'
Goal
|
Goal
Travassos - 26'

CONTEXT

Benfica delivered a dominant 4-1 home win against Moreirense, affirming their status as the stronger team. The match saw Benfica lead 2-1 at halftime, then pull away with two additional goals in the second half. Home possession stood at 58% to Moreirense's 42%, reflecting Benfica's control without any red cards disrupting play. The outcome featured a moderate 8% structural deviation favoring Benfica, with efficiency in line throughout. Market expectations aligned perfectly with the result, as Benfica's victory matched pre-match favoritism. No significant second-half adjustments or knockout elements influenced the game. This performance underscores Benfica's consistency and superiority in the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Result showed moderate 8% deviation favoring Benfica.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable, alignment undetermined.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable due to missing data.
  • Event impact: No significant events or adjustments impacted the match.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in zero distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

I. Vasilica

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Bessa Silva

1st Assistant

G. Neves

4th Official

I. Pereira

2nd Assistant

Benfica José Mourinho
José Mourinho
VS
Moreirense V. de Albuquerque Botelho da Costa
V. de Albuquerque Botelho da Costa
2.45
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.09
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: W
Nacional Rank: W
Casa Pia Rank: D
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Arouca Rank: W
Porto Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estoril Rank: W
Famalicão Rank: D
Sporting Braga Rank: L
Arouca Rank: L
Porto Rank: L
Nacional Rank: D
17
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
17 - 5 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Benfica
92.01%
Draw
7.36%
Away Moreirense
0.63%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
44.18
18.23
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Benfica
Moreirense
Power Score
44.18
18.23
League Position
2
8
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Benfica — Opponent-weighted form score
Moreirense — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Benfica Moreirense

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Benfica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Moreirense

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Moreirense
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.74
21.07
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.07
34.74
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Benfica +1.32 Efficiency Index
vs
Moreirense -1.32 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Moreirense
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Moreirense
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Benfica Moreirense
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Benfica Moreirense
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Moreirense
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Benfica
vs
Moreirense
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Benfica Moreirense
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Benfica 0.42
Moreirense 0.47
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Benfica Moreirense
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Benfica 0.06
Moreirense 0.09
Benfica
Moreirense
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SLB had peak pressure around 91'.
  • SLB started the game with stronger pressure.
SLB Pressure MFC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SLB reached the top pressure at 91' (83.42).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 23 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Benfica SLB Home
23 matches
Moreirense MFC Away
Match Record
17
Wins
1
5
Draws
5
1
Losses
17
Goals
50
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
50
+33
Goal Difference
-33

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:07:46+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
A. Trubin
Ukraine
1 A. Trubin
A. Hartmann Bah
Substitution
Denmark
6 A. Hartmann Bah
A. Tavares Silva
Portugal
4 A. Tavares Silva
N. Otamendi
Argentina
30 N. Otamendi
S. Dahl
Sweden
26 S. Dahl
R. Rios
Substitution
Colombia
20 R. Rios
F. Aursnes
Norway
8 F. Aursnes
D. Lukebakio
Substitution
Belgium
11 D. Lukebakio
L. Barreiro Martins
Luxembourg
18 L. Barreiro Martins
R. Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
Substitution
Portugal
27 R. Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
V. Pavlidis
Substitution
Greece
14 V. Pavlidis
Pitch
A. Ribeiro Ferreira
Portugal
13 A. Ribeiro Ferreira
D. Martins Travassos
Portugal
2 D. Martins Travassos
J. de Brito Gonzaga
Brazil
26 J. de Brito Gonzaga
G. Dambi Batista
Portugal
66 G. Dambi Batista
F. de Souza Silva
Brazil
70 F. de Souza Silva
L. Costa Araujo
Substitution
Brazil
78 L. Costa Araujo
A. Cunha Almeida
Substitution
25 A. Cunha Almeida
M. Stjepanovic
Substitution
Serbia
8 M. Stjepanovic
F. Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
Substitution
Portugal
10 F. Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
R. Alonso Martín
Spain
21 R. Alonso Martín
A. de Souza Guimarães
Substitution
Brazil
11 A. de Souza Guimarães

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 25, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Capacity :
68100
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Iancu Ioan Vasilica
João Alexandre Bessa Silva
Gonçalo Neves
Inácio Pereira

Statistics

Possession
SLB
58%
MFC
42%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 4
43 Dangerous attacks 17
58 Possession 42
9 Corners 2
14 Free kicks 13
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

20 Throwins 20
13 Successful Headers 11
4 Assists 1
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33
17 Dribble Attempts 12
2 Hit Woodwork 0
6 Goal Kicks 6
9 Successful Dribbles 4
12 Goal Attempts 7
75 Ball Safe 68
5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

110 Attacks 64
2 Big Chances Missed 1
3 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

85 Successful Passes Percentage 78
49 Long Passes 58
16 Key Passes 7
63 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33
31 Successful Long Passes 19
410 Successful Passes 279
482 Passes 357

Defensive

11 Interceptions 13
49 Duels Won 41
13 Tackles 14
3 Saves 4

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 7
6 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

13 Fouls 14
2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Iancu Ioan Vasilica

Starting XI ▼

1
Anatoliy Trubin
Anatoliy Trubin Goalkeeper
6.83
4
António Silva
António Silva Defender
7.04
6
Alexander Bah
Alexander Bah Defender
6.84
17
Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić
Defender58'
6.68
26
Samuel Dahl
Samuel Dahl Defender
7
30
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi Defender
7.3
8
Fredrik Aursnes
Fredrik Aursnes Midfielder
7.25
11
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio Midfielder
7.03
25
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni
Attacker58'
6.99
18
Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro Midfielder
6.87
20
Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos Midfielder
7.05
16
Manu Silva
Manu Silva
Midfielder90+1'
6.53
27
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva Midfielder
6.89
21
Andreas Schjelderup
Andreas Schjelderup
Attacker58'
7
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis Attacker
7.26
9
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo Ivanović
Attacker75'
2
6.8
Referee : Iancu Ioan Vasilica

Starting XI ▼

13
André Ferreira
André Ferreira Goalkeeper
6.85
2
Travassos
Travassos Defender
6.89
26
Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga Defender
6.84
66
Gilberto Dambi Batista
Gilberto Dambi Batista Defender
6.71
70
Fabiano Josué de Souza Silva
Fabiano Josué de Souza Silva Defender
6.61
8
Mateja Stjepanović
Mateja Stjepanović Midfielder
6.66
99
Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa
Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa
Attacker79'
6.54
10
Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso Midfielder
6.63
7
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Attacker67'
6.62
25
Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida
Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida Midfielder
6.61
23
Nile John
Nile John
Midfielder46'
6.53
78
Landerson
Landerson Midfielder
6.44
27
Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues
Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues
Defender67'
6.66
11
Alan de Souza Guimarães
Alan de Souza Guimarães Attacker
7.01
9
Luís Semedo
Luís Semedo
Attacker79'
6.7
21
Rodrigo Alonso Martín
Rodrigo Alonso Martín Attacker
6.67

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Franjo Ivanović
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
90+2'
Event
Manu Silva → Richard Ríos
10th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Franjo Ivanović
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
89'
79'
Event
Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa → Mateja Stjepanović
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Luís Semedo → Alan de Souza Guimarães
9th Substitution
Event
Franjo Ivanović → Vangelis Pavlidis
7th Substitution
75'
67'
Event
Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues → Landerson
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi → Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
6th Substitution
60'
Event
Fabiano Josué de Souza Silva
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Amar Dedić → Alexander Bah
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Gianluca Prestianni → Dodi Lukébakio
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Andreas Schjelderup → Rafa Silva
4th Substitution
58'
46'
Event
Nile John → Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Richard Ríos
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
41'
40'
Event
Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Fredrik Aursnes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
32'
Event
Richard Ríos
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
29'
26'
Event
Travassos
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Leandro Barreiro
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
2'

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Manu Silva comes on for Richard Ríos.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica leads 4-1 against Moreirense. Franjo Ivanovic scores for Benfica with a left-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Amar Dedic.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Benfica winning 4-1 against Moreirense.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Franjo Ivanovic scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Richard Ríos. The score is now Benfica 3, Moreirense 1.
88
Update Update
Cedric Teguia from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Samuel Dahl of Benfica.
86
Attempt Attempt
Nicolás Otamendi's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by André Ferreira. The attempt was assisted by Fredrik Aursnes with a cross.
86
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Diogo Travassos of Moreirense.
85
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Kiko concedes.
84
Update Update
Luís Semedo from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Luís Semedo from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Fabiano Souza from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Franjo Ivanovic of Benfica.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Moreirense: Maranhão comes on for Mateja Stjepanovic.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Gilberto Batista of Moreirense.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Moreirense: Luís Semedo comes on for Alan.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Franjo Ivanovic of Benfica.
75
Corner Corner
Moreirense wins a corner after Samuel Dahl concedes.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Franjo Ivanovic comes on for Vangelis Pavlidis.
75
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Gilberto Batista concedes.
73
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Mateja Stjepanovic from Moreirense takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the right. Alan provided the assist.
73
Update Update
Foul committed by Kiko of Moreirense.
70
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Kiko concedes.
69
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Mateja Stjepanovic concedes.
68
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Kiko concedes.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Moreirense: Kiko comes on for Landerson.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Moreirense: Kiko comes on for Landerson.
66
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica is caught offside.
66
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Schjelderup's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Nicolás Otamendi provided the assist with a cross.
65
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Nile John concedes.
63
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Nile John for Moreirense.
61
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Richard Ríos of Benfica.
60
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica wins a free kick on the left wing.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Fabiano Souza of Moreirense.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fabiano Souza from Moreirense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Amar Dedic comes on for Alexander Bah.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Gianluca Prestianni comes on for Dodi Lukébakio.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Andreas Schjelderup comes on for Rafa.
57
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Richard Ríos of Benfica has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by André Ferreira of Moreirense. The assist came from Leandro Barreiro.
56
Update Update
Foul by Rodri Alonso for Moreirense.
56
Update Update
Samuel Dahl from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
53
Update Update
Dodi Lukébakio commits a handball for Benfica.
50
Attempt Attempt
Nile John's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Gilberto Batista of Moreirense.
49
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Update Update
Kiko Bondoso from Moreirense wins a free kick on the right wing.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Samuel Dahl of Benfica.
45
Update Update
Foul by Rafa of Benfica.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Maracás of Moreirense.
45
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis wins a free kick for Benfica in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
Foul by Maracás against Moreirense.
45
Update Update
First half ends with Benfica leading Moreirense 2-1.
45
Update Update
Fabiano Souza from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Moreirense: Nile John comes on for Afonso Assis.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with Benfica leading Moreirense 2-1.
44
Update Update
Foul by Alexander Bah of Benfica.
44
Update Update
Landerson from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Rodri Alonso from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Alexander Bah's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by André Ferreira. The assist came from Richard Ríos.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Richard Ríos from Benfica receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
41
Update Update
Foul by Richard Ríos of Benfica.
40
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
40
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Afonso Assis from Moreirense receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
35
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Rafa provided the assist.
34
Update Update
Afonso Assis from Moreirense misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. Rodri Alonso provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Fabiano Souza of Moreirense.
32
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
32
Update Update
Kiko Bondoso from Moreirense wins a free kick on the right wing.
32
Update Update
Foul by Fredrik Aursnes of Benfica.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fredrik Aursnes from Benfica receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Richard Ríos scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Leandro Barreiro. The score is now Benfica 2, Moreirense 1.
28
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica wins a free kick on the left wing.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Fabiano Souza of Moreirense.
26
Corner Corner
António Silva of Benfica misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Fredrik Aursnes with a cross after a corner.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Moreirense equalizes to make it 1-1. Diogo Travassos scores with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by André Ferreira during a fast break.
25
Update Update
Dodi Lukébakio of Benfica is caught offside.
25
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Fredrik Aursnes.
25
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Gilberto Batista concedes.
22
Update Update
Kiko Bondoso from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Samuel Dahl of Benfica.
22
Update Update
Foul by Alexander Bah of Benfica.
22
Update Update
Landerson from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Rafa of Benfica.
22
Update Update
Fabiano Souza from Moreirense is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
18
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Richard Ríos provided the assist.
17
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, just to the left. Fredrik Aursnes provided the assist.
15
Update Update
Foul committed by Diogo Travassos of Moreirense.
15
Update Update
Alexander Bah from Benfica wins a free kick on the right wing.
11
Corner Corner
António Silva from Benfica hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
11
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes close and misses to the right after a corner.
10
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after André Ferreira concedes.
10
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Maracás concedes.
10
Corner Corner
António Silva's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by André Ferreira. The attempt was assisted by Fredrik Aursnes with a cross.
8
Attempt Attempt
Alan's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
8
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Gilberto Batista's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the center of the goal by Anatoliy Trubin. The assist came from Landerson with a headed pass.
8
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Fabiano Souza of Moreirense.
7
Corner Corner
Moreirense wins a corner after Fredrik Aursnes concedes.
7
Corner Corner
Moreirense wins a corner after Anatoliy Trubin concedes it.
7
Attempt Attempt
Fabiano Souza's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Kiko Bondoso provided the assist.
7
Corner Corner
Kiko Bondoso's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Anatoliy Trubin. The attempt was assisted by Afonso Assis.
5
Update Update
Foul committed by Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica.
5
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
5
Update Update
Alan from Moreirense wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5
Update Update
Foul by Afonso Assis of Moreirense.
4
Update Update
Foul by Rodri Alonso of Moreirense.
4
Update Update
Richard Ríos of Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica leads 1-0 against Moreirense. Leandro Barreiro scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from very close range into the bottom left corner, assisted by António Silva.

CONCLUSION

Benfica's 4-1 triumph over Moreirense was a textbook display of home dominance, starting with a 2-1 halftime lead and extending control post-interval. With 58% possession and no disciplinary interruptions, the Eagles capitalized efficiently on their superiority. The moderate 8% structural deviation and perfect market alignment highlight a predictable yet solid performance. Absent xG details, the win reinforces Benfica's reliability against mid-table opposition. This result bolsters their campaign momentum without surprises.

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