Nacional desperately need points on Sunday, Apr 18 at 6:00 PM in the Primeira Liga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Benfica come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Nacional travel struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Benfica here — they've won 9 of 10 previous meetings against Nacional, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Benfica won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Benfica look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Nacional will make it uncomfortable. Benfica to win.