National vs Benfica: Match Preview for the Portugal Championship

Portugal

Nacional

Portugal

Liga Portugal

estadio-da-madeira

6 October 10:00 UTC

Benfica

Portugal

In the 8th round of the Portuguese Championship, Nacional will host Benfica on October 6. Can this underdog challenge one of the league leaders? Find the answer in our prediction. What betting options are the best choices?

Nacional vs Benfica Prediction and Betting Tips (06.10.2024)

Command Analysis

Nacional

Portugal

Current Form

Nacional performed well last season in the Portuguese second division (Segunda), finishing in second place and achieving direct promotion. However, despite this success, the team is struggling against most of their opponents in the top division. Currently, they find themselves in the relegation zone with uncertain prospects for escape.

Injuries and Suspensions

Dudu and Souza will miss the match due to injuries.

Key Betting Trends

Nacional has lost three of their last five matches
The hosts have not scored in their last three consecutive games

Probable Lineup: Franca - Garcia, Santos, Je Vitor, Jose Gomes - Esteves, Dias, Soumare - Appiah, Butzke, Thomas.

Benfica

Portugal

Current Form

Since Bruno Lage took over as head coach, Benfica's play has been revitalized. Their attacking strategies have become more dynamic, and the defense appears as strong as an unassailable fortress. Under the new coach from September 5, the team has not dropped a single point, winning all five matches played.

Injuries and Suspensions

Gouveia and Sanchez are currently sidelined due to injuries.

Interesting Betting Trends

Benfica has secured victories in their last five matches.
In the last five games, the visitors scored at least two goals per match.

Projected Lineup: Trubin - Carreras, Otamendi, Araujo, Ba - Eursnes, Florentino, Kekchu - Di Maria, Pavlidis, Artyukoglu.

Trends

Bet Exact Score 0:3

The hosts last suffered a defeat with this scoreline

7.20

Bet Benfica to Score in Both Halves

This bet has been successful in three out of the last five matches

2.00

Bet Nacional to Not Score

In their last three games, Nacional left the field without scoring

1.66

Tip and bets

1.68handicap (-1.5) on Benfica

Benfica is currently in excellent form. Their convincing home victory in the Champions League against the Spanish side Athletic (4-0) is a testament to this. We believe the hosts will once again maintain control and secure a solid win by a couple of goals.

Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1.5) on Benfica with odds of 1.68

Do you agree with this bet?

1.93at least one will not score

Total Bet

Benfica has secured two out of their last three victories without conceding. It’s highly likely that the renowned Portuguese club will keep a clean sheet against the new team in the league while scoring multiple goals themselves.

Our prediction is at least one team to score no goals with odds of 1.93.