- Benfica are unbeaten across their last five matches in all competitions (W3, D2).
- Benfica have won four and drawn one of the last five H2H meetings.
- Moreirense have drawn one and lost none of their opening home fixtures in Primeira Liga 2026/2027.
Benfica can get their first win on the board
Moreirense currently sit 15th in the Primeira Liga 2026/2027 standings with one point from two matches, but Saturday's visitors, SL Benfica, are not much better off with a solitary point from their first match. Marco Silva's side are unbeaten in their last five across all competitions (W3, D2) and they should arrive for this with enough momentum to earn the win, although Moreirense have a knack of avoiding defeat at home.
Vasco Botelho da Costa's men have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five fixtures, but their record on home soil in Primeira Liga 2026/2027 this season reads played two, drawn one and lost zero. In his first three fixtures in charge, Botelho da Costa has relied on a compact 4-2-3-1 system in which the work ethic, direct crosses and bursts of pressing are the norm.
The Cónegos are still conceding 2.00 goals per game at home however, and they need to find a spark in the final third, which is something Joao Veloso has provided to a degree with his one goal in two matches in Primeira Liga 2026/2027. Another young talent, Alexandre Duville-Parsemain, has already delivered one assist in two appearances in the top-flight this term and he could add some creativity between the lines on Saturday.
Eagles can soar above their hosts
Benfica have made a steady start to the campaign but have drawn their last two fixtures, a stalemate at Académico Viseu and a draw with Hearts, but they should come out on top here. Benfica are favourites at 1.3 but that is fair enough and the draw at 5.5 won't be much value given the home side hasn't won in their last 2 home games against Benfica.
If Marco Silva's men can maintain their current shape, they should have more control of the game and a quicker attacking tempo, while Moreirense will try to stay compact and pick their moments to strike in transition. Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been their main threat in the early stages of the season with one goal in 1 match in Primeira Liga 2026/2027 and can get on the scoresheet here.
Under 2.5 goals at 2.25 and Both Teams To Score - No at 1.7 are my main bets for this clash, which should suit a Benfica controlled game that shouldn't be high on chaos. The visitors have owned this fixture recently and Moreirense have failed to win in their last two at home to the Águias. Enzo Barrenechea has one assist in one Primeira Liga 2026/2027 appearance for Benfica and he can create the openings.
