Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 12/16/2018
To build a prediction for the Maritimo - Benfica match, scheduled for 16 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Maritimo have played 50 matches, in which they won 16 of them, drew 13 times and lost 21 matches. Benfica, having played 50 matches, won 36 times, drew 9 matches and lost 5 defeats. In the league, Maritimo average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Benfica average 2.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. These sides last met on 2 March 2018 at Benfica's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Maritimo concedes over 2 goals from Benfica in 5 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.9
In 5 last matches involving Maritimo, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.28
In 8 out of last 10 home matches involving Maritimo, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.28
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 22 out of 40 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.24
Benfica wins awayby more than 1 goal in 11 out of 19 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.24
Maritimo concedes under 2 goals in 8 out of last 10 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.22
In 8 out of 9 last matches involving Maritimo, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)1.88
Maritimo does not score in 6 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.83
Benfica does not concede in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.83
Maritimo does not score against Benfica in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.83
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Жоау Педру Пиньейру (Portugal). Over the last 61 matches, he has shown 249 yellow cards (averaging 4.1 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 5% of matches (3 out of 61).