- Benfica Lisbon B are 8th in Liga Segunda 2025-2026 after 30 games, taking 41 points.
- CS Maritimo Funchal are top of the table with 60 points after 30 games.
- Benfica Lisbon B have failed to win their last 2 home games vs Maritimo.
Tactical contrast between young Benfica B and experienced Maritimo
Benfica Lisbon B’s approach to soccer is best described as possession-based, patient and academy in style. Nelson Verissimo’s side have plenty of talented young players who enjoy building up the play in a structured way and they don’t mind getting the ball deep and starting from the back in terms of possession. They are a versatile side with plenty of technical quality, but our Benfica Lisbon B vs CS Maritimo Funchal prediction is that they will be tested in terms of coolness and mental toughness when they face a much more experienced and direct side in CS Maritimo Funchal on Sunday.
The visitors are pragmatists through and through, their style is vertical, high-tempo and based around a lot of pressing, rapid transitions and compact defensive organisation. Vasco Matos’ side have had a tremendous season so far and have kept top of the Liga Segunda with 60 points from 30 matches, thanks to a combination of clinical finishing and solid defending.
Recent encounters favour the visitors
Benfica Lisbon B are a tough team to beat but they have been neither consistent nor spectacular in Segunda. This Benfica Lisbon B vs CS Maritimo Funchal preview shows they arrive into this matchup in mixed form after two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. They were beaten 3-0 away to struggling Oliveirense last weekend, but that result came off the back of a 2-2 draw at home to Uniao de Leiria.
Maritimo have been much more consistent, winning three, drawing one and losing just one of their last five games. They beat Portimonense 1-0 at home in their latest outing, but fell to a 1-0 away defeat against Torreense the weekend prior. Away from home, they have been very impressive, winning 10, drawing two and losing just three of their 15 matches.
Back the promotion-chasing visitors
The last two head-to-head encounters between these sides have seen Maritimo win one and draw one, meaning Benfica B are without a win in two, and this Benfica Lisbon B vs CS Maritimo Funchal prediction is that run will continue on Sunday. Maritimo are the league’s top dogs and they have been excellent away from home, scoring an impressive 26 goals (1.73 per game) on their travels.
Benfica Lisbon B have been solid but unspectacular at home this season, winning seven, drawing four and losing four of their 15 home games in Segunda. As for Benfica Lisbon B vs CS Maritimo Funchal betting tips, they score an average of 1.60 goals per home game and concede 1.20, which shows they are not scared of going on the attack, but are vulnerable at the same time.
Best bets and correct score
Jelani Trevisan leads the line for Benfica B with seven goals in 22 appearances in Segunda this term. He has been in fine form recently, scoring two of his side’s last five goals, so he will be the danger man for the hosts on Sunday. He could benefit from the runs of CSM’s 10-goal top scorer Carlos Daniel, who has 10 goals in 30 league games.
However, the Benfica Lisbon B vs CS Maritimo Funchal prediction here is that the away win at 2.09 appeals most for this clash as the promotion-chasing Maritimo have been in better form and can rely on their physical presence to earn the win here. A 1-0 away victory seems likely.
