0 : 0
  • 14 December 2024, CD Nacional Madeira vs Moreirense, 1-0, Lose
  • 05 December 2024, Moreirense vs Sporting CP, 2-1, Win
  • 30 November 2024, Rio Ave vs Moreirense, 3-2, Lose
  • 08 November 2024, Moreirense vs Gil Vicente, 3-2, Win
  • 03 November 2024, Vitoria Guimaraes vs Moreirense, 1-0, Lose
Moreirense
Home
  • 23 December 2024, SL Benfica vs Estoril Praia, 3-0, Win
  • 19 December 2024, CD Nacional Madeira vs SL Benfica, 0-2, Win
  • 15 December 2024, AVS Vila das Aves vs SL Benfica, 1-1, Draw
  • 07 December 2024, SL Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes, 1-0, Win
  • 01 December 2024, FC Arouca vs SL Benfica, 0-2, Win
SL Benfica
Away
Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga, Portugal

The game between Moreirense and SL Benfica, held on the 3rd of December, 2023, in the Primeira Liga, was a closer clash than one might first presume when considering the prestige of the teams. With a final score of 0-0, fine margins made all the difference in this very evenly matched competition.

From a statistical perspective, both Moreirense and SL Benfica committed an equal number of fouls, totalling 13 each, suggesting a very evenly matched physical duel. Neither side managed to seize the opportunity to capitalize on the precarious situation their opponent found themselves in. Despite the high pressure and assertive playing style, neither team received a red card.

When it comes to offsides, the away team totaled a higher number than the home side. With three offside calls compared to Moreirense's one, it can be inferred that Benfica might have tried to push their lines further up the field often, trying to break Moreirense's defence.

Furthermore, taking a closer look at corner kicks, Benfica managed to secure five more than Moreirense. Despite the 7-2 advantage in corner kicks, Benfica failed to convert these opportunities into goals, leading to an unexpected draw. This statistic suggests that while Benfica managed to put more pressure on Moreirense's defence, their finishing was lacking precision.

One of the key statistical talking points is the noticeable difference in yellow card bookings. Moreirense picked up four yellow cards, three of them occurring in the second half, while Benfica only collected one late in the match. This could infer that Moreirense, as the match progressed, were required to become more defensive, perhaps resorting to a rougher style of play, especially against a strong team like Benfica.

In conclusion, the 0-0 result can be attributed to a combination of factors. The aggressive defensive strategy of Moreirense, as evident by their high yellow card numbers, coupled with an evidently ineffective attacking execution from both teams, as they both failed to convert their chances, either from open play or set pieces, like corner kicks, into goals. As a football bettor analysing the match, it's clear that a greater team cohesion and a more effective execution strategy is needed by both teams in order to influence future game outcomes more successfully.

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Form Guide

Lose1-0CD Nacional Madeira vs Moreirense
Win2-1Moreirense vs Sporting CP
Lose3-2Rio Ave vs Moreirense
Win3-2Moreirense vs Gil Vicente
Lose1-0Vitoria Guimaraes vs Moreirense
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Moreirense has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average
Win3-0SL Benfica vs Estoril Praia
Win0-2CD Nacional Madeira vs SL Benfica
Draw1-1AVS Vila das Aves vs SL Benfica
Win1-0SL Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes
Win0-2FC Arouca vs SL Benfica
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
9:1
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • SL Benfica has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:1, scoring 1.8 goals average

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PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
3:6
GOALS / MATCH
0.60
  • Moreirense lost once in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 3:6; average goals per match – 0.60
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