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Maritimo
4-3-3
● Confirmed
10
Tejon
17
↓78′
Butzke
35
↓66′
Limbombe
18
↓66′
Danilovic
6
Andrade
14
↓90′
Guzzo
23
Henrique
44
Correia
4
Fernandes
2
↓78′
Juliao
13
Pastor
Bench (11)
Samuel Bamba ↑66′ · Israel Isaac Ayuma ↑66′ · Nilton Varela ↑78′ · Maurice Boakye ↑78′ · Maxime Dominguez ↑90′ · Goncalo Tabuaco · Francisco Silva · Ibrahim Alani · Gabor Szalai · Francisco Vieites · Nathanael Ogbeta
Match Preview
Maritimo vs Benfica Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 20:37 UTC
Benfica look to maintain momentum at Estadio do Maritimo
The tactical battle at the Estadio do Maritimo this Saturday hinges on whether the hosts can disrupt Benfica’s fluid attacking rhythm. As the two sides meet for matchday 5 of the Liga Portugal, the question is whether Maritimo’s defensive shape can withstand a visiting attack that has been scoring with relentless regularity.
A test of defensive structure
Maritimo are expected to line up with a back four featuring Rafael Fernandes and Romain Correia, tasked with shielding Alfonso Pastor’s goal. Their challenge will be to maintain a compact block in midfield, with Rodrigo Andrade and Vladan Danilovic likely to be the primary pivots responsible for breaking up Benfica’s passing lanes. Given the attacking quality they are facing, the home side will need to be disciplined in their positioning to avoid being pulled out of shape.
The visitors' creative engine
Benfica arrive with a clear tactical identity, relying on the creative interplay between Georgiy Sudakov and Rafa Silva in the middle of the park. With Enzo Barrenechea and Leandro Barreiro expected to anchor the midfield, the visitors are well-equipped to control possession and transition rapidly into the final third. Their ability to rotate players in advanced positions often creates confusion for opposing defenders, making them difficult to track for the full ninety minutes.
Key men in the final third
All eyes will be on Vangelis Pavlidis, who has been in clinical form for Benfica, netting 11 goals across his recent appearances. Alongside him, Gianluca Prestianni provides a constant threat from the flanks, having been involved in 8 goals during his side's last 10 matches. For Maritimo, the attacking burden will likely fall on Adrian Butzke and Bryan Limbombe, who must capitalize on any rare openings Benfica’s high defensive line might concede.
Form and historical context
While Maritimo have shown resilience, including an away win against Famalicao in mid-August, they are coming off a difficult result against Arouca. In contrast, Benfica have been prolific throughout their recent run, including a resounding 7-0 victory over Casa Pia AC. History also leans toward the visitors, who have enjoyed significant success in this fixture, including a 5-0 win at home in September 2022 and a 3-0 victory at this very venue back in March 2023.
Benfica
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
14
↓81′
Pavlidis
25
⚽
Prestianni
10
↓61′
Sudakov
27
↓61′
Silva
36
↓82′
Palhinha
18
⚽⚽
Barreiro
26
Dahl
2
Lenglet
44
Araujo
6
↓16′
Bah
24
Soares
Bench (14)
Jakub Kaminski ↑16′ · Alessandro Circati ↑61′ · Andreas Schjelderup ↑61′ · Jhon Duran ↑81′ · Enzo Barrenechea ↑82′ · Enzo Barrenechea ↑82′ · Anatoliy Trubin · Fredrik Aursnes · Dodi Lukebakio · Manu Silva · Jose Neto · Anisio Cabral · Goncalo Moreira · Fredrik Aursnes
Coach · Marco Silva
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