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

Nacional come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Benfica, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Nacional face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Benfica have won 9 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nacional won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Benfica arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Nacional. Benfica to win.