Benfica – Nacional

Benfica head into the clash at the Estádio da Luz perched in second place, having amassed 16 points from five wins and a draw while boasting a dominant 21‑4 goal difference. Nacional, languishing in 14th with just four points after one victory, one stalemate and four defeats, sit on a modest 7‑11 goal tally. The gap between the two sides is stark – a twelve‑point cushion and a fourteen‑goal swing in Benfica’s favour underline the home side’s superiority. Yet the encounter offers Nacional a chance to claw back from the relegation zone and test whether their solitary win can be replicated against a side that has yet to taste defeat this season. All eyes will be on whether Benfica can maintain their unbeaten run or if Nacional can pull off a surprise upset.