Nacional – Benfica

Nacional host a daunting challenge as they head into the fixture against second‑placed Benfica, who sit on 16 points after five wins and a draw and boast a formidable 21‑4 goal difference. The Lisbon giants arrive unbeaten, while Nacional have scraped just four points from six games, with a solitary win and a draw offset by four defeats and a 7‑11 deficit. The gap of 12 points underscores the uphill battle for the home side, who will need to tighten up defensively to contain Benfica’s prolific attack. A positive result for Nacional could be a rare boost in their relegation fight, but Benfica will be keen to maintain pressure on the league leaders.