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Benfica vs Nacional: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 12 April, 2026 11:00
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Prediction League
14
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.9
(26 total)
xG
1.60
(22.4 total)
Shots per Match
15.9
(222 total)
Shots on Target
5.4
(34% acc)
Corners
5.9
(83 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.70
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.1
(156 total)
Offsides
2.1
(30 total)
13
Played
8
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(21 total)
xG
1.10
(14.0 total)
Shots per Match
12.8
(167 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(35% acc)
Corners
4.7
(61 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.6
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(62%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
12
(156 total)
Offsides
1
(13 total)
27
Played
16
Wins
7
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(47 total)
xG
1.30
(36.4 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(389 total)
Shots on Target
5
(34% acc)
Corners
5.3
(144 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
14
(52%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
11.6
(312 total)
Offsides
1.6
(43 total)
8
Played
2
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(12 total)
xG
1.40
(11.1 total)
Shots per Match
10.3
(82 total)
Shots on Target
4
(39% acc)
Corners
3.9
(31 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.1
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.9
avg
Red Cards
0.5
(4 total)
Fouls
13.6
(109 total)
Offsides
2.1
(17 total)
9
Played
2
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(9 total)
xG
1.00
(9.2 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(116 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(30% acc)
Corners
3.9
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
14.8
(133 total)
Offsides
1.6
(14 total)
17
Played
4
Wins
5
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(21 total)
xG
1.20
(20.3 total)
Shots per Match
11.6
(198 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(34% acc)
Corners
3.9
(66 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(12%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(5 total)
Fouls
14.2
(242 total)
Offsides
1.8
(31 total)
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In this exciting Primeira Liga 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Benfica will take on Nacional as part of the 2025-2026 season in Primeira Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 29 and will take place on 2026-04-12 at 2026-04-12 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Benfica, and the visiting side, Nacional. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-04-12
Time: 16:00
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Benfica vs Nacional Football 12 Apr, 2026 11:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Stalemate
Both teams boast solid defenses — low-scoring tactical battle expected with few goals
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 63% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Benfica vs Nacional, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Benfica(11 trends)
- WonH2H3/3100%Benfica have won their last 3 3 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Benfica efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H3/3100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Benfica score 2.00 goals/match at home (+50% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Benfica concede only 0.75 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague8/865%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring at home (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- UnbeatenRecent15/15100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 15 15 matches
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Benfica score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Nacional(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Nacional have not won their last 3 3 matches
- LostH2H3/3100%Nacional have lost their last 3 3 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Nacional concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Benfica(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/863%Benfica score (2.00/match) and concede (0.75/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 63% of matches (league avg: 44%)
Nacional(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague4/850%Nacional score (1.00/match) and concede (0.88/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 50% of matches (league avg: 44%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Benfica(5 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H3/3100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Benfica score 2.00 goals/match at home (+50% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague8/865%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring at home (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Benfica score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Combined 2.0 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Benfica(6 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Benfica are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Benfica concede only 0.75 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent15/15100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 15 15 matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent15/15100%Benfica are undefeated at half time in their last 15 15 matches
Nacional(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Nacional have not won their last 3 3 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Nacional concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Benfica(6 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Benfica score 2.00 goals/match at home (+50% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Benfica concede only 0.75 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague8/865%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring at home (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Benfica scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Scored 2+Recent3/3100%Benfica scored 2+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Benfica score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
Nacional(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Nacional concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Benfica(1 trends) — avg 2 (-26% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague15/1583%Benfica average 2.4 cards/match in all matches (-12% below league avg 2.7) — rank #5 lowest in league
Nacional(2 trends) — avg 2.7 (+1% above league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Nacional receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Many CardsRecent12/1580%Nacional receive 2+ cards in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.7 cards per match in their last 3 H2H matches
Benfica disciplined play balances Nacional aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Benfica(2 trends) — avg 7.1 (+56% above league)
- Corner DominanceH2H3/3100%Benfica dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Benfica average 7.1 corners/match at home (+56% above league avg 4.6)
Nacional(2 trends) — avg 4.0 (-12% below league)
- Few CornersH2H3/3100%Nacional win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 3 Primeira Liga matches
- Few CornersLeague8/877%Nacional average 4.0 corners/match in away matches (-12% below league avg 4.6)
Combined average: 11.1 corners/match (Benfica 7.1 + Nacional 4.0)
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Benfica vs Nacional
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Nacional is stronger in the second half (13 vs 8).
⚡ Final Stage: Nacional is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Nacional is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Benfica
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.02
Pressure
0.04
✈️ Nacional
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.1
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Benfica - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
✈️ Nacional - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Benfica - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
9
✈️ Nacional - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
9
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Nacional shows superior performance after the break (13 vs 8 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Nacional winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Nacional excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Nacional scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Benfica has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Benfica handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.114
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.077
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.045
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Benfica):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Nacional):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and away team victory.
Benfica vs Nacional Head-to-head statistics for Sun 12 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00 Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
13
3
1
47
9
38
42
3
11
6
0
36
11
25
39
4
7
7
3
22
12
10
28
13
▲
4
5
8
14
19
-5
17
14
▼
4
5
8
21
26
-5
17
15
3
5
9
17
32
-15
14
Benfica
VS
Nacional
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
3
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2.3 (7)
0.3 (1)
xG
2.80
1.00
Shots
21.3 (64)
7.3 (22)
Shots on Target
9 (27)
2 (6)
Corners
9 (27)
3 (9)
Defense
Conceded
0.3 (1)
2.3 (7)
xGa
1.00
2.80
Clean Sheets
2 (67%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (6)
2.7 (8)
Fouls
9.3 (28)
11 (33)
Offsides
2.3 (7)
0.3 (1)
Last 6 Matches
Benfica
VS
Nacional
4/6 (67%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
2.33
PPG
0.83
2.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.67
0.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
50%
BTTS %
83%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.48
Avg xG
1.25
Benfica vs Nacional: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Benfica and away matches for Nacional
Number of goals
Benfica
Under
Over
Nacional
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
50%
5
80%
8
No
50%
5
20%
2
1X2
Benfica
Nacional
1
60%
6
20%
2
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
10%
1
40%
4
Double Chance
Benfica
Nacional
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
90%
9
60%
6
X2
40%
4
80%
8
Total Goals
Benfica
Nacional
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
40%
4
40%
4
4+
40%
4
40%
4
Total Corners
Benfica
Under
Over
Nacional
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
40%
4
0%
0
No
60%
6
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Benfica
Nacional
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Benfica
Nacional
xG
1.59
1.32
xGa
0.79
1.96
Number of goals
Benfica
Under
Over
Nacional
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Benfica
Nacional
1
60%
6
20%
2
X
30%
3
60%
6
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
Benfica
Nacional
12
70%
7
40%
4
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
40%
4
80%
8
Total Goals
Benfica
Nacional
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Benfica
Under
Over
Nacional
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
20%
2
50%
5
No
80%
8
50%
5
1X2
Benfica
Nacional
1
60%
6
30%
3
X
20%
2
20%
2
2
20%
2
50%
5
Double Chance
Benfica
Nacional
12
80%
8
80%
8
1X
80%
8
50%
5
X2
40%
4
70%
7
Total Goals
Benfica
Nacional
0-1
70%
7
40%
4
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Benfica
Nacional
Yes
70%
7
20%
2
No
30%
3
80%
8
1.93
xG
0.68
61%
Ball Possession
39%
15
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
10
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
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