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Maritimo vs Benfica Prediction, Tips & Odds

Maritimo vs Benfica

Primeira LigaRegular Season - 5
Maritimo
#6 · Primeira Liga
LDWWD
VS
Benfica
#8 · Primeira Liga
WWWDD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.58 (implied 63.4%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.52). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.9% vs 63.4%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Benfica to win against Maritimo, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Benfica currently sits in sixth place in the Primeira Liga standings, having played only two matches this season. With a record of one win and one draw, they have scored nine goals while conceding just two, showcasing their offensive capabilities and solid defensive performance. Their goal difference of seven indicates a strong start, particularly with their attacking prowess. Maritimo, on the other hand, is performing well, sitting in fourth place with seven points from three matches. Their record of two wins and one draw has seen them score five goals and concede three, resulting in a goal difference of two. While they have shown resilience, their form has been slightly less dominant compared to Benfica's, especially given that they have played one more match than their opponents. The model gives Benfica a win probability of around 60%, with the projected score of 2-1 reflecting their superior goal-scoring ability and recent form. One caveat to consider is that Maritimo has yet to lose this season, which could lead to a tighter contest than anticipated. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the in-house model analyzes expected goals and actual results across the season, providing a comprehensive overview of both teams.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Maritimo Win21%10.35
Draw16%5.56
Benfica Win63%1.27
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9851.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5859.4%

Combined goal output is high (3.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Maritimo 0-2 Benfica
6.1016.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Benfica -0.0
1.0457%

Benfica have been the stronger side, winning 63% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
0-2
6.10
16.5%
0-1
7.01
14.3%
0-3
7.59
13.3%
1-2
8.18
12.4%
1-1
9.83
10.3%
1-3
10.03
10.1%

Our model projects a 0-2 Benfica win as the most likely scoreline at 16.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Maritimo
-0.0
7.50
Benfica
+0.0
1.04

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Benfica are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Maritimo vs Benfica
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
11.005.201.271.572.351.951.77
Marathonbet
10.505.651.251.562.382.011.70
Betfair
10.505.501.25
Pinnacle
10.536.051.261.572.43
William Hill
10.005.501.252.001.75
Bet365
9.505.251.271.602.302.001.75
1xBet
11.506.231.271.612.452.011.72
Unibet
9.505.301.301.542.281.901.77
Betano
10.005.401.311.622.371.981.78
BetVictor
10.505.501.221.552.252.001.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
39%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XMaritimo or Draw
38%3.63
12Maritimo or Benfica
84%1.13
X2Draw or Benfica
79%1.05

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Benfica leads 9-1)
1 Maritimo0 Draw9 Benfica
Mar 23
Maritimo
0-3
Benfica
Primeira Liga
Sept 22
Benfica
5-0
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
Apr 22
Maritimo
0-1
Benfica
Primeira Liga
Dec 21
Benfica
7-1
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
Apr 21
Benfica
1-0
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
Nov 20
Maritimo
1-2
Benfica
Primeira Liga
Jun 20
Maritimo
2-0
Benfica
Primeira Liga
Nov 19
Benfica
4-0
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
Apr 19
Benfica
6-0
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
Dec 18
Maritimo
0-1
Benfica
Primeira Liga

In the last 10 matches between Maritimo and Benfica, Benfica has won 9 times, while Maritimo has secured just 1 victory, with no draws. The scorelines indicate a significant dominance by Benfica, as they have achieved several heavy wins, including a 7-1 result and two matches ending 5-0 and 6-0. Maritimo's only win came in June 2020, suggesting a long period of struggle against Benfica. Overall, the head-to-head record clearly shows a lopsided contest, heavily favoring Benfica in their encounters.

Primeira Liga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
FC Porto
440090912
WWWW
2
Sporting CP
4310125710
WWWD
3
Arouca
43017349
WLWW
4
Santa Clara
42205328
DWWD
5
GIL Vicente
32103037
DWW
6
Maritimo
42116517
LDWW
8
Benfica
21109274
WD
16
SC Braga
10102201
D
17
Estoril
301215-41
LLD
18
Casa Pia
4004011-110
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
MaritimoHome
1W1D0L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 22.00 pts/game
BenficaAway
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 7 · GA 03.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
MaritimoBenfica
1.2Goals p.g.2.57
1.33Goals conceded p.g.1
27%Clean sheets27%
40%Win rate63%
2.53Avg goals in match3.57
1.28xG per game2.60
0.88xGA per game-0.10
39%Possession %54%
4.0Shots on target / game7.2
2.0Corners per game8.4
Maritimo
Recent Form

Maritimo have won 4 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Maritimo 2-2 and beat Maritimo 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 6L from the last 15 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: MaritimoAll competitions
29 Aug
Arouca
2-1
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
22 Aug
Maritimo
2-2
Academico Viseu
Primeira Liga
16 Aug
Famalicao
1-2
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
08 Aug
Maritimo
1-0
Casa Pia
Primeira Liga
29 Jul
Maritimo
1-1
Estrela Calheta
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Maritimo
0-0
Machico
Friendlies Clubs
6
Win
40%
3
Draw
20%
6
Lost
40%
Benfica
Recent Form

Benfica have won 7 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Benfica 1-3 and beat Casa Pia 0-7.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 7D 4L from the last 30 games (63% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BenficaAll competitions
27 Aug
Aarhus
1-3
Benfica
UEFA Europa League
20 Aug
Benfica
3-1
Aarhus
UEFA Europa League
17 Aug
Casa Pia
0-7
Benfica
Primeira Liga
13 Aug
Heart Of Midlothian
1-1
Benfica
UEFA Europa League
09 Aug
Benfica
2-2
Academico Viseu
Primeira Liga
06 Aug
Benfica
6-1
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Europa League
19
Win
63%
7
Draw
23%
4
Lost
13%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Maritimo

No reported absences

Benfica

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Benfica Win1.27 (62.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (59.4%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.35 (40.6%)
Both Teams Score1.98 (51%)
BTTS No1.74 (49%)
Speculative
Maritimo Win10.35 (21.1%)
Draw5.56 (16.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Maritimo have averaged 2.0 corners per match at home; Benfica 8.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Benfica have generated 2.60 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 63% of them. They put 7.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Benfica player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.