Moreirense vs Benfica: result 0-2 and analysis
Primeira LigaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 7, 2018 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Moreira de Cónegos
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What was the result of Moreirense vs Benfica?
Benfica won 0-2 on January 7, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 23′PizziBenfica
- 74′Jonas Gonçalves OliveiraBenfica
Official lineup for Moreirense vs Benfica
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Moreirense
4-1-4-1- 88J. Cádiz
- 77Arsénio
- 90Alfa Semedo
- 8Alan Eduardo Schons
- 10B. Aouacheria
- 91Neto
- 26Hichem Belkaroui
- 3André Micael Pereira
- 95P. Sagna
- 5Rúben Lima
- 18Jhonatan
Benfica
4-3-3- 10Jonas Gonçalves Oliveira
- 22F. Cervi
- 20F. Krovinović
- 7A. Samaris
- 18E. Salvio
- 21Pizzi
- 66Rúben Dias
- 3Álex Grimaldo
- 33Jardel
- 34André Almeida
- 30Bruno Varela
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Moreirense have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Benfica have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2018 | Aves(away) | 2-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Guimaraes(home) | 2-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Santa Clara(home) | 4-4 | Taça de Portugal |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Rio Ave(away) | 1-2 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Maritimo(home) | 1-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2018 | Sporting CP(home) | 1-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 17, 2017 | Tondela(away) | 5-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Rio Ave(away) | 2-3 | Taça de Portugal |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Estoril(home) | 3-1 | Primeira Liga |
| Dec 5, 2017 | FC Basel 1893(home) | 0-2 | UEFA Champions League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Moreirense wins, 0 draws, 6 Benfica wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2017 | Moreirense 0-1 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| Nov 27, 2016 | Benfica 3-0 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| Jan 31, 2016 | Moreirense 1-4 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Benfica 3-2 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Moreirense 1-3 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| Sep 21, 2014 | Benfica 3-1 Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
How many goals should we expect?
Moreirense score 1.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Benfica score 1.8 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreirense | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Benfica | 1.8 | 1.0 | 5 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Moreirense sit 12th in Primeira Liga (8 points from 8 matches) and Benfica sit 2nd (19 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 19 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
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