Our Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania Prediction: 3-1
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania in the Portugal Campeonato Nacional is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica e Castelo Branco's Last Match – Juventude Desportiva Lajense vs Benfica e Castelo Branco
Benfica e Castelo Branco will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Portugal Campeonato Nacional win against Juventude Desportiva Lajense on February 21. In that match, Benfica e Castelo Branco saw 38% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Juventude Desportiva Lajense | 62% | 0 (8) | - | 86 |
Benfica e Castelo Branco | 38% | 0 (3) | - | 29 |
Lusitania's Last Match – CG Vitoria Sernache vs Lusitania
Lusitania will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Portugal Campeonato Nacional defeat against CG Vitoria Sernache on February 22. In that match, Lusitania recorded 45% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CG Vitoria Sernache | 55% | 0 (5) | - | 64 |
Lusitania | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 66 |
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica e Castelo Branco | Lusitania | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica e Castelo Branco are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Lusitania average 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.



Benfica e Castelo Branco
CG Vitoria Sernache
Lusitania
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