Moreirense 0-4 Benfica: result and AI prediction

Moreirense – Benfica, Primeira Liga, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 08:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas

Moreirense is #13 in the table (4 pts) and Benfica #4 (10 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. Benfica is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Benfica averages 3.5 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Moreirense 0, draws 2, Benfica 4. Their last meeting, on April 25, 2026, ended Benfica 4-1 Moreirense.

MoreirenseMoreirense
Final score0 - 4
BenficaBenfica
AI predicted: 0-3 · Final score: 0-4✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Benfica bring the stronger form, greater attacking rhythm and a recent record of controlling this matchup. Moreirense showed at Porto that they can begin with intensity, but their inability to convert forward play into goals remains a major concern. The hosts must absorb Benfica’s central rotations and make their own set-pieces and transition moments count. Bah’s likely absence is the local side’s most credible avenue to create a mismatch, but Liberato’s suspension removes an important defensive midfield option.

Head-to-head analysis

Benfica have controlled the recent head-to-head series, including emphatic wins in the latest league meetings. Moreirense have occasionally held the Eagles at home, but a home victory in this fixture remains elusive in the modern record provided.

Injuries and absences

Guilherme Liberato’s suspension is a concrete blow to Moreirense’s midfield protection and pressing capacity. Benfica are likely without Alexander Bah, making their right-back role the principal selection vulnerability.

Form (last 5)

MoreirenseLeague position #13 · 4 ptsL W L
BenficaLeague position #4 · 10 ptsW W W

Moreirense vs Benfica stats

MoreirenseBenfica
Played44
Goals scored414
Goals conceded83
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-25Benfica 4-1 Moreirense
  • 2025-12-14Moreirense 0-4 Benfica
  • 2025-02-08Benfica 3-2 Moreirense
  • 2024-08-30Moreirense 1-1 Benfica
  • 2024-04-14Benfica 3-0 Moreirense
  • 2023-12-03Moreirense 0-0 Benfica

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