Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Luz.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | FC Porto | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | CS Maritimo | H | 7–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC Famalicao | A | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | FK Dynamo Kyiv | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | FC Vizela | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | CD Tondela | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Dec | GD Estoril Praia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Dec | Portimonense SC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #9 |
| 28 | Points | 14 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 9 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 5 |
| 30 | Scored | 13 |
| 10 | Conceded | 18 |
| +20 | GD | -5 |
| 2.55 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 82% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 2nd (28 pts). Moreirense FC are 9th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
4/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
9/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Moreirense FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 11 G | 3 A |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 7 G | 4 A |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rafa Silva | 1 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Duran | 1 G |
Moreirense FC
| Nile John | 3 G | |
| Tiago Andrade | 2 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Mendonca | 2 G | 1 A |
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio da Luz that hosts another battle between Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Moreirense FC.
- 5' The 33-year-old Rafa Silva has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Paulinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sport Lisboa e Benfica side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sport Lisboa e Benfica must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Moreirense FC is showing some good football. However, Moreirense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Fabio Pacheco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Rafael Martins. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Moreirense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rafa Silva.
- 56' Rafa Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 60' A change in the Sport Lisboa e Benfica ranks — Haris Seferovic exits the field as Diogo Goncalves enters on 60.
- 61' GOAL! Gilberto fires home to make it 0-1!
- 62' Gilberto is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 65' A goal from the Uruguay international Darwin Nunez! He fires home on 65 to make it 1-2!
- 70' Andre Luis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael Martins at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paulinho on 72.
- 73' Paulo Bernardo makes way for Roman Yaremchuk at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 77' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Felipe Pires comes on to replace Yan Santos.
- 81' Goncalo Ramos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Mario at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pizzi is hanging Rafa Silva on the field on 82 minute.
- 84' The whistle greets Fabio Pacheco as he departs to be replaced by Goncalo Franco.
- 86' Nicolas Otamendi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 89' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Artur Jorge gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kewin is booked for Moreirense FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Gilberto ↓ Valentino Lazaro 73'
- 30
- 28
-
20
Joao Mario ↓ Goncalo Ramos 81'
- 14
- 3
-
27
Rafa Silva ↓ Pizzi 82'
- 99
- 91
- 9
- 55
Bench
- 5
-
17
Diogo Goncalves ↑ 60'
-
22
Valentino Lazaro ↑ 73'
- 11
- 77
-
21
Pizzi ↑ 82'
- 34
-
15
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 73'
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↑ 81'
Coach
Nelson Verissimo
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Yan Santos ↓ Felipe Pires 77'
-
6
Fabio Pacheco ↓ Goncalo Franco 84'
-
77
Paulinho ↓ Matheus Silva 84'
- 4
- 28
- 8
-
7
Walterson ↓ Derik Lacerda 70'
- 19
- 18
- 1
-
99
Rafael Martins ↓ Andre Luis 70'
Bench
-
10
Felipe Pires ↑ 77'
- 25
-
9
Andre Luis ↑ 70'
-
13
Matheus Silva ↑ 84'
- 14
-
27
Derik Lacerda ↑ 70'
-
88
Goncalo Franco ↑ 84'
- 37
- 2
Coach
Ricardo Sa Pinto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Lucas Verissimo | 2 |
| Gilberto | 2 |
| Franjo Ivanovic | 2 |
| Diogo Travassos | 1 |
| Pizzi | 1 |
Head to Head
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2022-01-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Moreirense FC
D
2022-01-09
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
W
2021-12-30
FC Porto
3–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-12-19
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
7–1
CS Maritimo
W
2021-12-12
FC Famalicao
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-12-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
FK Dynamo Kyiv
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.82
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
88%
Draw or Moreirense FC
29%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Moreirense FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
3 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.7%
4 – 0
7%
1 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
5.5%
5 – 0
4%
0 – 0
3.9%
5 – 1
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 21% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 20% | 22% |
| -0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

