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The title race remains alive in Portugal as Benfica welcome Moreirense to the Estadio da Luz, knowing anything less than victory could end their slim hopes of catching Primeira Liga leaders, Porto.
The visitors, meanwhile, arrive with renewed belief after finally ending a difficult run, but face one of the toughest away assignments in the division.
In addition to our Benfica vs Moreirense prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Benfica vs Moreirense key stats
- Benfica are unbeaten in the league this season (W32, D13).
- Benfica have won seven of their last eight home league matches.
- Moreirense had conceded in 10 consecutive matches prior to their latest win.
Benfica vs Moreirense preview: Eagles clinging to title hopes
| Benfica | vs | Moreirense |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 7th |
| 72 | Points | 39 |
| 63 | Goals For | 33 |
| 19 | Goals Against | 41 |
| 14 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 9th |
| 3rd | Away Rank | 8th |
Benfica head into this clash with momentum restored after a dramatic late 2-1 victory in the derby over Sporting Lisbon, where a stoppage-time winner secured a crucial three points and kept their title ambitions alive.
That result, combined with a comfortable win over Nacional, has helped steady the ship following a frustrating draw against Casa Pia, a match that proved costly in the context of the title race.
Despite their remarkable consistency this season, remaining unbeaten in the league, too many draws have left them trailing the leaders with little margin for error. With just four games remaining, every fixture now carries enormous weight.
Their home form offers real encouragement, as Benfica have been dominant at Estadio da Luz, winning seven of their last eight league matches, and they also boast a strong recent record against Moreirense, including a convincing victory earlier in the campaign.
There are minimal injury concerns for the hosts, as Bruma remains a long-term absentee, while Tomas Araujo is a doubt.
Much of the attacking responsibility will again fall on Vangelis Pavlidis, who continues to chase the Golden Boot and will be eager to add to his tally.
Moreirense, on the other hand, arrive with a sense of relief after finally ending a difficult stretch of results.
Their 1-0 win over Estoril halted a seven-game winless run and provided a much-needed clean sheet, addressing defensive issues that had plagued them in recent weeks.
However, consistency remains a concern, as prior to that victory, they had conceded in 10 straight matches and struggled in attack, failing to score in several defeats during that period.
Injury problems could also limit their options, with Alvaro Martinez, Michel and Vasco Sousa all unavailable, while Dinis Pinto is unlikely to return in time, leaving the squad slightly stretched for a demanding away trip.
Benfica vs Moreirense form guide & betting tips
| Benfica | vs | Moreirense |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-D-W-W | League Form | L-L-L-D-W |
| 13 | Points | 4 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 13th |
| 10 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 6 |
| W-W-D-W-W | Form (all comps) | L-L-L-D-W |
Whispers predicts: Benfica 2-0 Moreirense
Benfica’s superior quality and strong home form should see them take control of this contest, and a home win at 2/13 looks good.
While Moreirense showed signs of improvement in their last outing, they still struggle with scoring goals, and we believe there will be less than four goals in this game, priced at 4/6.
> Match result – Benfica to win at 2/13| Likelihood: Likely
> Under 3.5 goals at 4/6 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – No at 1/2 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – 2-0 at 5/1 | Likelihood: Possible