Nacional vs Benfica Prediction 29 November 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Nacional de Madeira and Benfica promises to be an intriguing encounter. The teams enter the game with differing motivations and form. Benfica, in excellent form, remain unbeaten in their last 11 league matches. Their potent attack and solid defense provide them with a strong sense of confidence. On the other hand, Nacional de Madeira are eager to improve their standing in the table following inconsistent performances. It's worth noting that recent head-to-head meetings have seen Benfica secure comfortable victories.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 08 March 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Benfica were the home side):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 12 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Nacional de Madeira and Benfica:
- 31 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 25, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 20 for Nacional, 81 for Benfica;
- average goals in the first half - 1.32, second half - 1.94;
- average total goals per match - 3.26.
Head-to-head statistics Nacional - Benfica
Nacional de Madeir Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Portuguese Cup, featuring Braga as the home side and Nacional de Madeira as the visitors. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Nacional de Madeira vs Braga):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Nacional de Madeira have shown inconsistent performances this season, alternating between victories and defeats. The team currently sits in 10th place in the standings, reflecting their middling results throughout the championship. Their recent form is less than ideal, with just one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. The squad tends to play defensively, relying on quick counter-attacks. However, this strategy doesn't always pay off, as they concede around 1.36 goals per game. In their last head-to-head encounter with Benfica, Nacional suffered a 0-3 defeat, highlighting the challenges the hosts face in the upcoming match.
Match Results: Nacional de Madeir
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Champions League, with Ajax hosting Benfica. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory for Benfica.
Here's the match statistics (Benfica vs Ajax):
- possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 10;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Benfica, one of the most consistent teams this season, are showcasing impressive form. They currently sit third in the league standings and remain unbeaten in their last 11 matches. The team plays an attacking style with a focus on ball possession and quick combinations, allowing them to score more than 2 goals per game on average. In their latest match against Nacional, the club secured a 3-0 victory. Known as "the Eagles," their nickname reflects their ambition to dominate on the field. Benfica will rely on their potent attack and solid defense to maintain their successful run.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
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Nacional de Madeir
📝 The team is performing like a typical mid-table side. Nothing new here. Nacional mixes quality performances with disappointing ones, making it hard to predict their outcome against a top-tier opponent. If things go their way, there might be a contest; otherwise, they lack a backup plan. Recent matches haven't yielded results, only hope for improvement, as they've managed to score in nearly every game.
⚽️ Jesus Ramirez is the mastermind behind most of the club's attacking success. The forward is the most consistent scorer, currently tallying 6 goals in the league.
✅ Nacional have no significant injuries to worry about.
Benfica Lisbon
📝 The Portuguese football giant has finally triumphed in the Champions League. This significant victory could inject some much-needed positivity. Things aren't entirely rosy at Benfica, as a quick listen to the head coach's interviews would reveal. However, the team continues to collect most of their points in the Primeira Liga. Yet, when compared to their rivals, the situation appears bleak. But let's not get ahead of ourselves; there's still a large portion of the season left.
⚠️ There's reason to scrutinize the attacking performance. At Benfica, there aren't many effective options at the moment. We can essentially divide the squad into Pavlidis and everyone else.
✅ The club doesn't face any significant losses, as rotational players are not considered in this context.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 25, draws - 4.
Statistics: Nacional de Madeir vs Benfica Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 3 vs 7;
- win percentage: 27% vs 64%;
- losses: 5 vs 0;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Nacional de Madeir have lost in 17 of last 18 games against Benfica Lisbon.
- Nacional de Madeir have lost in 14 of last 15 games against Benfica Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
- Nacional de Madeir have lost in last 9 home games against Benfica Lisbon.
- Nacional de Madeir have lost in last 8 home games against Benfica Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica Lisbon have won in 10 of last 12 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.65, the guests - 2.61;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Nacional de Madeir vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.36 vs 2.64;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 2.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.64 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.36 vs 1.09;
- Nacional de Madeir: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.33) vs 1.9 (away - 1.5).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in last 8 away games against Nacional de Madeir.
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
Nacional de Madeir: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.82; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home field - 2.67.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.36, away - 3.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; away - 6.33.
- Nacional de Madeir have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 games against Benfica Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
- Nacional de Madeir have taken over 2.5 corners in 19 of last 21 games.
- Nacional de Madeir have taken over 2.5 corners in 18 of last 19 games (Primeira Liga).
- Nacional de Madeir have taken over 2.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.54 (1.77 for home team and 1.77 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.07 (2.07 for home team and 2 for away team).
Nacional de Madeir: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; at home - 2.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.73, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Nacional de Madeir vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Nacional de Madeir at home - 3 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 1 (20%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 1;
- BTTS matches for Nacional de Madeir at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 0 (0%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics, the upcoming match promises to be intriguing. Benfica are showcasing impressive consistency, remaining unbeaten in their last 11 league matches. Their potent attack and solid defense set the stage for extending their successful run. Nacional de Madeira, on the other hand, are struggling to maintain stability, with just one win in their last five games. However, they are eager to improve their standing in the table. In this encounter, the visitors are likely to dominate-the bet on under 2.5 goals for Benfica seems the most reasonable given recent trends. We anticipate a 2-0 victory for the visitors.No comments
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