Nacional - Benfica betting tips and odds

There is a big reason why Nacional are given 13.00 to win this game. They stand little to no chance emerging victorious against Benfica and anything but their defeat would be considered a miracle.

It’s hard to see this match going any other way than an away win. Priced at 1.25 with most bookies, this match is a fairly one-sided affair, and Nacional will need to give quite the performance if they want to get any points out of it.

Despite the 2:2 draw at the end, Nacional fans have a lot of reason to be happy with their previous outing. They were leading at half time against a Moreirense , a considerably stronger opponent with home-field advantage.

Benfica hosted Porto in their previous Primeira Liga match, which ended in a lukewarm 1:1 draw. Their performance was quite decent in the first half, but the home-field advantage and early lead were not enough to secure a victory.

The hosts have a dubious performance record at home. The previous 3 times they played at home were marked with over 5 goals conceded. That’s bad news considering playing at home is usually seen as an advantage.

Looking over the stats for the away team, it seems they consistently display a remarkable ability to perform under pressure. They boast 5 goals on record in their latest 3 away games alone and there is no doubt they will be looking to get their name on the score board this time around as well.

The most recent result from these two teams recorded is from earlier in the season when the teams clashed. It ended in a draw, which is worse news for Benfica because they are largely considered the stronger team.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

Though some punters may prefer more exciting options, the Under 3.5 Goals market is a solid opportunity for this fixture. It offers a surprisingly solid balance between risk and betting value – though the returns on their own aren’t much to look at.