Moreirense vs Benfica Prediction and Betting Tips

The Portuguese Primeira Liga returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Moreirense play host to Benfica at the Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas on Sunday. As Aguias head into the weekend unbeaten in their last 12 games against the hosts since November 2018 and will be looking to extend this dominant run.

Moreirense were involved in a six-goal classic with Estoril Praia last Sunday when they fought back from behind to rescue a 3-3 draw at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.

However, with that result, Vasco Costa’s men have failed to win six of their last seven matches across all competitions, claiming two draws and losing four, including a 1-0 defeat against AD Fafe in the Taca de Portugal in October.

Moreirense have picked up 20 points from their 13 Primeira Liga matches so far to sit eighth in the standings, level on points with seventh-placed Famalicao.

On the other hand, Benfica secured just their second UEFA Champions League victory of the season in midweek when they edged out Napoli 2-0 on home turf.

While it has been a challenging campaign on the continental scene, as As Aguias sit 25th in the Champions League table, they return to action in the Primeira Liga, where they are one of just two unbeaten sides this season.

Benfica have picked up eight wins and five draws from their 13 league games to collect 29 points and sit third in the table, six points off second-placed Sporting Lisbon.

Moreirense vs Benfica Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

Benfica hold a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won 25 of the last 36 meetings between the two teams.
Benfica are unbeaten in their last 12 games against Moreirense, claiming six wins and six draws since a 3-1 defeat in November 2018.
Moreirense are unbeaten in seven of their last eight home matches, picking up four wins and three draws since April 27.
Benfica have won all but one of their last six away matches across all competitions, with a 3-0 loss against Newcastle United in the Champions League on October 21 being the exception.

Moreirense vs Benfica Prediction

Benfica are currently firing on all cylinders and will be keen to go up against a floundering Moreirense side, who have managed just one win in seven.

Given the gulf in quality and depth between the two teams, we are backing As Aguias to extend their dominant away record in this fixture.

Prediction: Moreirense 1-3 Benfica