Benfica vs Nacional — Liga Portugal Match Preview

Benfica face Nacional in Liga Portugal at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, kicking off on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Benfica sit 3rd in the Liga Portugal table with 59 points from 25 games (17W 8D 0L), while Nacional are 15th with 22 points (5W 7D 13L).

Recent Form

Benfica recent form: DWLWL. D 2-2 vs Porto (H, 2026-03-08 18:00:00). W 1-2 vs Gil Vicente (A, 2026-03-02 20:15:00). L 2-1 vs Real Madrid (A, 2026-02-25 20:00:00). W 3-0 vs AVS (H, 2026-02-21 18:00:00). L 0-1 vs Real Madrid (H, 2026-02-17 20:00:00).

Nacional recent form: DLLLD. D 1-1 vs Moreirense (A, 2026-03-07 15:30:00). L 1-2 vs Sporting Braga (H, 2026-02-28 18:00:00). L 3-0 vs Arouca (A, 2026-02-21 15:30:00). L 0-1 vs Porto (H, 2026-02-15 15:30:00). D 0-0 vs Casa Pia (H, 2026-02-08 15:30:00).

Liga Portugal League Table

Liga Portugal League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Porto2521314910+3966
2Sporting CP2519516414+5062
3Benfica2517805316+3759
4Sporting Braga2513755225+2746
5Gil Vicente2511863725+1241
6Famalicão2511683021+939
7Moreirense25105103135-435
8Estoril259794642+434
9Vitória Guimarães2595112837-932
10Alverca2577112439-1528
11Arouca2575133253-2126
12Estrela Amadora25510102843-1525
13Casa Pia2559112644-1824
14Rio Ave2559112444-2024
15Nacional2557132937-822
16Santa Clara2557132231-922
17Tondela2547141939-2019
18AVS2517171857-3910

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Benfica have won 9 times, Nacional have won 0 times, and 1 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 4.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 50% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-11-29 18:00:00: Nacional 1-2 Benfica (Liga Portugal (Portugal))
  • 2025-03-08 18:00:00: Benfica 3-0 Nacional (Liga Portugal (Portugal))
  • 2024-12-19 17:00:00: Nacional 0-2 Benfica (Liga Portugal (Portugal))
  • 2021-05-11 17:00:00: Nacional 1-3 Benfica (Liga Portugal (Portugal))
  • 2021-01-25 17:00:00: Benfica 1-1 Nacional (Liga Portugal (Portugal))

Season Statistics

Benfica: 1.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Nacional: 1 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.8 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

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About Benfica vs Nacional Match

Competition

Liga Portugal

Kick-off

Sunday, April 12, 2026

24:00 (local time)

Venue

Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Benfica face Nacional in Liga Portugal in Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, kicking off on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 24:00. Benfica sit 3rd in the table with 59 points, while Nacional are 15th with 22 points. Benfica's recent form reads DWLWL while Nacional come into this game in DLLLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Benfica
9
1
Nacional
9 Wins1 Draw0 Wins

4.0

Avg Goals Per Match

35 - 5

Total Goals H2H

50%

Both Teams Scored

80%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Nacional1 - 2Benfica
Benfica3 - 0Nacional
Nacional0 - 2Benfica

Based on the last 10 meetings between Benfica and Nacional, Benfica have the upper hand with 9 wins compared to Nacional's 0. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 4.0 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.6Goals Scored (Avg)1
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)0.8
1
Clean Sheets
2
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
40%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Benfica
DWLWL
D2-2vsPorto2026-03-08 18:00:00H
W1-2vsGil Vicente2026-03-02 20:15:00A
L2-1vsReal Madrid2026-02-25 20:00:00A
W3-0vsAVS2026-02-21 18:00:00H
L0-1vsReal Madrid2026-02-17 20:00:00H
Nacional
DLLLD
D1-1vsMoreirense2026-03-07 15:30:00A
L1-2vsSporting Braga2026-02-28 18:00:00H
L3-0vsArouca2026-02-21 15:30:00A
L0-1vsPorto2026-02-15 15:30:00H
D0-0vsCasa Pia2026-02-08 15:30:00H

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Nacional1 - 2Benfica
2025-11-29 18:00:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)
Benfica3 - 0Nacional
2025-03-08 18:00:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)
Nacional0 - 2Benfica
2024-12-19 17:00:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)
Nacional1 - 3Benfica
2021-05-11 17:00:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)
Benfica1 - 1Nacional
2021-01-25 17:00:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)
Benfica10 - 0Nacional
2019-02-10 17:30:00 • Liga Portugal (Portugal)

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Liga Portugal Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Porto252131+3966
2Sporting CP251951+5062
3Benfica251780+3759
4Sporting Braga251375+2746
5Gil Vicente251186+1241
6Famalicão251168+939
7Moreirense2510510-435
8Estoril25979+434
9Vitória Guimarães259511-932
10Alverca257711-1528
11Arouca257513-2126
12Estrela Amadora2551010-1525
13Casa Pia255911-1824
14Rio Ave255911-2024
15Nacional255713-822
16Santa Clara255713-922
17Tondela254714-2019
18AVS251717-3910

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