Our Benfica vs Nacional Prediction: 3-0
Benfica vs Nacional in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-0 for the match between Benfica and Nacional.
This Benfica vs Nacional 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's Last Match – Benfica vs Barcelona
Benfica must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 UEFA Champions League defeat against Barcelona on March 5. In that match, Benfica recorded 52% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 52% | 16 (8) | 1.89 | 84 |
 Barcelona | 48% | 5 (5) | 1.19 | 39 |
Nacional's Last Match – Nacional vs Famalicao
Nacional will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga win against Famalicao on March 1. In that match, Nacional recorded 54% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nacional | 54% | 12 (5) | 0.97 | 34 |
 Famalicao | 46% | 11 (2) | 1.1 | 39 |
Benfica vs Nacional Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Nacional average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Benfica 18-11
Nacional 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Benfica to win: @1.222
Draw: @6.25
Nacional to win: @12
Lineups
Benfica (3-4-3) : Samuel Soares, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Fernandez, Leandro Santos, Orkun Kokcu, Fredrik Aursnes, Samuel Dahl, Zeki Amdouni, Andrea Belotti, Bruma
Nacional (3-4-3) : Lucas Oliveira de Franca, Ze Vitor, Ulisses, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Garcia, Chiheb Labidi, Luis Esteves, Arvin Appiah, Fuki Yamada, Luiz Eduardo Teodora da Silva, Paulinho Boia
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Gil Vicente 
Moreirense 
Famalicao 
Guimaraes 
Braga 
Alverca 
Nacional 
Arouca 
Rio Ave 
Santa Clara 
Casa Pia 
Estrela 
Estoril 
Tondela