Our Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Sporting Pombal Prediction: 1-1
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Sporting Pombal in the Portugal Campeonato Nacional is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 9, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Sporting Pombal 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 – Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Alcains
Benfica e Castelo Branco will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Portugal Campeonato Nacional triumph against Alcains on March 2. In that match, Benfica e Castelo Branco recorded 42% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica e Castelo Branco | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 35 |
 Alcains | 58% | 0 (2) | - | 41 |
Sporting Pombal's Last Match – Sporting Pombal vs Pero Pinheiro
Sporting Pombal will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Portugal Campeonato Nacional victory over Pero Pinheiro on March 2. In that match, Sporting Pombal controlled 44% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting Pombal | 44% | 0 (8) | - | 45 |
 Pero Pinheiro | 56% | 0 (2) | - | 49 |
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Sporting Pombal Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica e Castelo Branco | Sporting Pombal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica e Castelo Branco are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sporting Pombal average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Benfica e Castelo Branco 13-8
Sporting Pombal 12-11
What are the odds for this match?
Benfica e Castelo Branco to win: @1.909
Draw: @3
Sporting Pombal to win: @4
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