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Maritimo vs Benfica Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Maritimo and 1.13 for Benfica, a combined total of 2.72. That distribution gives Maritimo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 51% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws roughly 52% of the time.

Model pick

Maritimo to Win

47.7% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.58 – 1.13

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Maritimo win48%
Draw25%
Benfica win27%

Double chance 1X

73%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals51%
Over 3.5 goals29%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–111.9%
  • 1–010.5%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 2–08.3%
  • 0–17.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Maritimo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 48%, against 48% / 25% / 27% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.58 goals for Maritimo and 1.13 for Benfica, a combined 2.72 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 51% and both teams to score at 54%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%.

  • Model confidence

    Maritimo to Win is the headline pick at 48% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Maritimo

    Benfica

    • 2026-08-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Heart Of Midlothian · 1-1 (D)
    • 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Academico Viseu · 2-2 (D)
    • 2026-08-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Heart Of Midlothian · 6-1 (W)
    • 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs FC ST. Gallen · 5-0 (W)
    • 2026-07-24T17:00:00.000Z · H vs CF Os Belenenses · 5-1 (W)

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    Primeira Liga table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Santa Clara211014
    2Sporting CP211014
    3FC Porto110023
    4GIL Vicente110013
    5Maritimo110013
    6Arouca110013
    7Estrela202002
    8SC Braga101001
    9Famalicao101001
    10Estoril101001
    11Moreirense101001
    12Benfica101001
    13Nacional101001
    14Academico Viseu2011-11
    15Alverca2011-21
    16Rio Ave1001-10
    17Casa Pia1001-10
    18Vitória SC2002-20

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.