Maritimo vs Benfica — prediction and preview

Maritimo host Benfica in Liga Portugal on 5 September. Benfica have won their last three matches, scoring eight goals, while Maritimo have one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three.

Benfica come into this fixture with three consecutive wins, beating Estoril 2-1 at home, and AGF 3-1 away and 3-1 at home. Maritimo's recent form includes a 1-2 loss away at Arouca, a 2-2 draw at home to Academico Viseu, and a 2-1 win away at Famalicao. In 60 head-to-head meetings, Benfica have won 41 times to Maritimo's nine, with 10 draws. Benfica's squad market value is EUR 365.55 million, significantly higher than Maritimo's EUR 17.05 million. Maritimo are managed by Mitchell van der Gaag, and Benfica by Marco Silva. Maritimo have five players listed as injured or doubtful, including N. Ogbeta who is out. Benfica have F. Aursnes listed as doubtful.

Maritimo v Benfica — key numbers
MetricMaritimoBenfica
Recent form1W 1D 1L3W 0D 0L
Squad market valueEUR 17.05mEUR 365.55m
Previous meetings (60, 10 draws)9 wins41 wins

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