Benfica VS Nacional da Madeira

Team Analysis SL Benfica Form: Unbeaten in last 5, 3W 2D, 10 goals scored 5 conceded. Momentum score 31/45. Undefeated in 90% of last 30 matches. Home record: Won 11 of 12 home league games this season. Strong at Estádio da Luz with regular ability to break down Nacional’s defense. League position: 3rd, 25 pts, 6 points off top, W7 D4 L0. Injuries: Gianluca Prestianni, Fredrik Aursnes, Richard Ríos, Bruma, João Veloso sidelined. Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Trubin; António Silva, Tomás Araújo, Alexander Bah, Samuel Dahl; Leandro Barreiro, Dodi Lukébakio; Andreas Schjelderup, Rafa Silva; Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanović. Key strengths: Goal threat from Pavlidis, midfield control, H2H dominance. Nacional da Madeira Form: 3 losses in last 5, 4 goals scored 5 conceded. Winless in last 4 games across all competitions. Away record: Lost 67% of last 6 away league matches. Only 1 win in 12 away games this season. League position: 14th previously; currently lower-mid table fighting relegation. Injuries: Filipe Soares, Ulisses, Ivanildo Fernandes out. Probable XI (4-3-3): Kaique; Alan Nuñez, Léo Santos, Ze Vitor, L. Vallier; Miguel Baeza, Matheus Dias, Joel Silva; Gabriel Veron, Jesús Ramírez, Paulinho Bóia. Key issues: Sporadic scoring, struggle away from Madeira. No wins in last 21 H2H vs Benfica. H2H: Benfica won 30 of 40 meetings, 9 of last 10. Last meeting: Nacional 1-2 Benfica on Nov 29, 2025. At Luz in 2019: Benfica 10-0 Nacional.