Maritimo vs Benfica prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

Primeira Liga

Maritimo vs Benfica Correct Score

2026-09-05 · 18:00
Correct Score0-2Most likely · 11.2%

Result

Maritimo 0-3 Benfica

Final score 0-3. The model gave that exact scoreline 8.8%.

Best predictionMost likely · 11.2% · 0-2No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Most likely · 11.2% at 0-2, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Maritimo have averaged 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded, Benfica 3.2 and 1.2 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 62.2% for over 2.5 and 83.4% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.6 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Correct Score

Most likely0-2 11.2%
Scoreline Probability
0-2 11.2%
1-2 9.6%
0-1 9.1%
0-3 8.8%
1-1 8.5%
1-3 7.5%
0-4 5.2%
0-0 4.5%

Score probability grid

Maritimo \ Benfica 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 4% 9% 11% 9% 5% 2%
1 3% 9% 10% 8% 4% 2%
2 1% 3% 4% 3% 2% 1%
3 · 1% 1% 1% 1% ·
4 · · · · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Maritimo goals, columns = Benfica. The most likely scoreline is 0-2 at 11.2%. The grid is the model’s full scoreline distribution, not a single tip, but the shape of every plausible result. The brightest cells are where the match is most likely to land.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

4.5%

0

12.2%

1

21.2%

2

22.2%

3

17.8%

4

18.8%

5+

In-depth analysis

70.4%Favoured: Benfica
52.4%Both Teams to Score
62.2%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 62.2% for three or more goals and 83.4% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Benfica favoured at 70.4%, a one-sided game can cap the goals at one end.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 0-2 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees an open, higher-tempo game from the 62.2% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutBenfica are the model’s pick on the result at 70.4%, a lean on probability, never on price.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Form & head-to-head

MaritimoLWWDL
BenficaDWDWW

Last 5 meetings: Maritimo 0 · 0 draws · Benfica 5 · 3.6 goals/game.

FAQ

What was the score in Maritimo vs Benfica?
Maritimo vs Benfica finished 0-3. The model's most likely scoreline was 0-2 at 11.2%; it gave the actual 0-3 a 8.8% chance.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0095Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
55,261Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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