Sunday, April 12, 2026 • 16:00
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon
Benfica

Benfica

VS
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Nacional

Nacional

Benfica vs Nacional predictions & stats

Top pick Benfica 74%, Over 2.5 goals 61%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
46%vs54%
Benfica / Nacional
Avg Goals/Game
2.12vs1.12
Combined avg: 3.24
Form
WDWWWvsLDLLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
46%vs15%
Benfica / Nacional

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
D
W
W
W
Away Team - Form
L
D
L
L
L
62
Points
22
18
Wins
5
8
Draws
7
0
Losses
14
55
Goals For
29
17
Goals Against
38
2.12
Avg Goals For/Game
1.12
27
Goals For 1st Half
11
9
Goals Against 1st Half
14
28
Goals For 2nd Half
18
8
Goals Against 2nd Half
24
12
Clean Sheets
4
2
Failed to Score
8
46%
BTTS %
54%
Primeira Liga Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4269
225+5062
326+3862
425+2746
526+1242
626+1042
726+537
826-735
926-1032
1026-1529
1126-1927
1226-2226
1326-825
1426-1625
1525-1824
1626-922
1725-2019
1826-4010
Benfica

Benfica

All Fixtures (46)

Mar 14
Away
AroucavsBenfica
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Mar 8
Home
BenficavsFC Porto
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
FT
D
Mar 2
Away
GIL VicentevsBenfica
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Feb 25
Away
Real MadridvsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
2 - 1
FT
L
Feb 21
Home
BenficavsAVS
Primeira Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Feb 17
Home
BenficavsReal Madrid
UEFA Champions League
0 - 1
FT
L
Feb 13
Away
Santa ClaravsBenfica
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Feb 8
Home
BenficavsAlverca
Primeira Liga
2 - 1
FT
W
Feb 1
Away
TondelavsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 0
FT
D
Jan 28
Home
BenficavsReal Madrid
UEFA Champions League
4 - 2
FT
W
Jan 25
Home
BenficavsEstrela
Primeira Liga
4 - 0
FT
W
Jan 21
Away
JuventusvsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
2 - 0
FT
L
Jan 17
Away
Rio AvevsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 2
FT
W
Jan 14
Away
FC PortovsBenfica
Taça de Portugal
1 - 0
FT
L
Jan 7
Home
BenficavsSC Braga
Taça da Liga
1 - 3
FT
L
Jan 3
Home
BenficavsEstoril
Primeira Liga
3 - 1
FT
W
Dec 28
Away
SC BragavsBenfica
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
FT
D
Dec 22
Home
BenficavsFamalicao
Primeira Liga
1 - 0
FT
W
Dec 17
Away
FarensevsBenfica
Taça de Portugal
0 - 2
FT
W
Dec 14
Away
MoreirensevsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 4
FT
W
Dec 10
Home
BenficavsNapoli
UEFA Champions League
2 - 0
FT
W
Dec 5
Home
BenficavsSporting CP
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Nov 29
Away
NacionalvsBenfica
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Nov 25
Away
AjaxvsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
0 - 2
FT
W
Nov 21
Away
Atlético CPvsBenfica
Taça de Portugal
0 - 2
FT
W
Nov 9
Home
BenficavsCasa Pia
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
FT
D
Nov 5
Home
BenficavsBayer Leverkusen
UEFA Champions League
0 - 1
FT
L
Nov 1
Away
GuimaraesvsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 3
FT
W
Oct 29
Home
BenficavsTondela
Taça da Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Oct 25
Home
BenficavsArouca
Primeira Liga
5 - 0
FT
W
Oct 21
Away
NewcastlevsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
3 - 0
FT
L
Oct 17
Away
ChavesvsBenfica
Taça de Portugal
0 - 2
FT
W
Oct 5
Away
FC PortovsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 0
FT
D
Sep 30
Away
ChelseavsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
1 - 0
FT
L
Sep 26
Home
BenficavsGIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
2 - 1
FT
W
Sep 23
Home
BenficavsRio Ave
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Sep 20
Away
AVSvsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 3
FT
W
Sep 16
Home
BenficavsQarabag
UEFA Champions League
2 - 3
FT
L
Sep 12
Home
BenficavsSanta Clara
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
FT
D
Aug 31
Away
AlvercavsBenfica
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
FT
W
Aug 27
Home
BenficavsFenerbahce
UEFA Champions League
1 - 0
FT
W
Aug 23
Home
BenficavsTondela
Primeira Liga
3 - 0
FT
W
Aug 20
Away
FenerbahcevsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
0 - 0
FT
D
Aug 16
Away
EstrelavsBenfica
Primeira Liga
0 - 1
FT
W
Aug 12
Home
BenficavsNice
UEFA Champions League
2 - 0
FT
W
Aug 6
Away
NicevsBenfica
UEFA Champions League
0 - 2
FT
W
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

59%
Possession %
45%
491
Passes/Game
326
85%
Pass Accuracy %
75%
17
Shots/Game
12.5
6.1
Shots on Target/Game
4.1
11.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
7.4
5.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
5
6.8
Corners/Game
4.2
11.1
Fouls/Game
14.8
2.3
Saves/Game
3.1
8.1
Shots per Goal
11.2
2.9
Shots on Target per Goal
3.7
21
Games with More Possession
7
5
Games with Less Possession
18
2.2
Goals/Game when More Possession
1
1.8
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.2
71%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
14%
10
Points Won (Last 10 min)
5
6
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
9
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
BenficaNacional

Playing Style Analysis

Benfica

A possession-oriented side averaging 59% possession Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 3 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, They convert possession into results effectively, winning 71% of games when controlling the ball. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. Their game management needs work: 8 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Their attacking output is impressive: 17.0 shots per game, 6.1 finding the target Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.8 corners/game). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Nacional

They maintain balanced possession (45%) Meanwhile, They've won 4 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 10 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Additionally, Their game management needs work: 15 points dropped after taking the lead Meanwhile, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 326 passes per game. Defensively, they're aggressive (14.8 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (16th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.

Benfica Half-Time Performance

Benfica home games half time results

Nacional Half-Time Performance

Nacional away games half time results

Benfica vs League Standings

Nacional vs League Standings