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Maritimo vs Benfica Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.56 expected goals for Maritimo and 1.12 for Benfica, a combined total of 2.68. That distribution gives Maritimo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 53% 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

47.6% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.56 – 1.12

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 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score53%

Correct score

  • 1–112.0%
  • 1–010.7%
  • 2–19.3%
  • 2–08.4%
  • 0–17.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Maritimo home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 2 of the last 10 meetings.

  • 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 1.56 goals for Maritimo and 1.12 for Benfica, a combined 2.68 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Maritimo

  • 2026-08-08T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Casa Pia · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-29T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Estrela Calheta · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Machico · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-22T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Camacha · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-17T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Leixoes · 1-5 (L)

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

  • 2023-03-12T18:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-3 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2022-09-18T17:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-5 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2022-04-30T16:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-1 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2021-12-19T17:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 1-7 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2021-04-05T18:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-1 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2020-11-30T19:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 1-2 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2020-06-29T17:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 2-0 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2019-11-30T18:00:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-4 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2019-04-22T19:15:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-6 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • 2018-12-16T17:30:00.000Z · Maritimo 0-1 Benfica (Primeira Liga)

Primeira Liga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto220046
2Santa Clara211014
3Sporting CP211014
4GIL Vicente110013
5Maritimo110013
6Arouca110013
7Estrela202002
8SC Braga101001
9Famalicao101001
10Estoril101001
11Moreirense101001
12Benfica101001
13Nacional101001
14Academico Viseu2011-11
15Alverca2011-21
16Casa Pia1001-10
17Vitória SC2002-20
18Rio Ave2002-30

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.