Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 12/19/2021
To build a prediction for the Benfica - Maritimo match, scheduled for 19 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 36 of them, drew 8 times and lost 6 matches. Maritimo, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 11 matches and lost 26 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.3 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Maritimo average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 4 April 2021 at Benfica's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Maritimo scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)3
In 8 out of 10 last matches where Benfica played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.99
Benfica does not concede from Maritimo in 10 out of 15 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.92
Benfica does not concedeat home from Maritimo in 6 matches straight.
IT2U (0.5)1.92
Benfica concedesat home in 9 out of 10 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.88
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Benfica and Maritimo, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.81
In last 6 matches of Benfica (home) and Maritimo (away)at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.81
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.74
Benfica scores over 2 goals against Maritimo in 7 out of 14 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.74
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Лукас Вериссимо. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Лео Андраде.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Антониу Нобре (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 532 yellow cards (averaging 5.3 per match) and 29 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 16% of matches (16 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.