Nacional welcomes Benfica to Funchal on November 29, with the guests holding the advantage based on recent form and head-to-head statistics. Benfica’s potent attack and solid defense make them favorites. Nacional needs a disciplined defensive setup and clinical finishing to challenge the visitors.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Over 2.5 goals is a confident pick given Benfica’s recent high-scoring games and Nacional’s tendency to concede early.
Expected to see Benfica comfortably covering the spread of -1.5 goals due to their superior recent form and head-to-head dominance.
Both teams have shown inconsistent scoring, but Benfica’s attack is more potent, suggesting a No for both teams to score.
Benfica should lead at halftime and maintain the advantage to end the match 2-0, aligning with their consistent early scoring patterns.
Benfica looks set to claim victory at Estádio da Madeira on November 29, 2025, driven by their dominant recent form and historical success against Nacional. A comfortable away win with multiple goals seems most likely.
Benfica has decisively dominated encounters with Nacional, winning the majority of the recent fixtures, including a decisive 3-0 victory in the last meeting. Nacional has struggled against Benfica historically, especially at home.
Benfica’s squad remains largely intact, with no major injuries reported. Nacional’s line-up includes a few young players, but no significant absences are expected, ensuring both teams can field their strongest lineups.
Benfica is likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on possession and quick transitions. Nacional may opt for a 4-3-3, aiming to press high and counter-attack, though their recent defensive lapses may undermine this approach.
Benfica’s recent form is impressive, with multiple wins and high goal averages. Nacional has fluctuated in performance, struggling against top teams but showing resilience at home.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at Estádio da Madeira in Funchal. It is a Primeira Liga fixture between Nacional and Benfica, with the away team, Benfica, expected to dominate, primarily due to recent strong form and historical results.
Benfica has a higher probability of winning, with a 45% chance according to the forecast, and a predicted scoreline of approximately 0-3. Nacional faces a tough challenge as recent form favors Benfica, especially considering their comprehensive past victories.
Nacional exhibits mixed recent results with recent wins, draws, and losses, often scoring about 1.2 goals per game but conceding an average of 1.0. Benfica, on the other hand, has been in dominant form, with recent victories showing an average of 2.4 goals scored per match and minimal goals conceded.
