Benfica visits Moreirense in a postponed match from the third round of the Portuguese Football League (I Liga). The "encarnados" (the reds) are seeking a victory that would allow them to reduce the gap to the leader and champion FC Porto.
Benfica's players take to the pitch with 10 points, sitting in fourth place in the standings. A victory would bring the team closer to the top positions of the table.
With a win, Benfica would join Sporting, in second place with 13 points, standing just two points behind FC Porto. The reigning champions have a perfect 15 points, with five wins in five matches played.
After the draw in the opening match, against Académico de Viseu (2-2), Benfica won the following three games of the competition.
