UpcomingSun, 18th Apr 274pm BST · 11am ETGW30Primeira LigaEstádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)
FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
BenficaRotates
36% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
NacionalMixed
76% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 3 matches running.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Benfica vs Nacional record
19
Benfica wins
2
Draws
1
Nacional wins
22 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 12 Apr 2026Primeira LigaBenfica 2–0 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 29 Nov 2025Primeira LigaNacional 1–2 BenficaPrimeira Liga
- 8 Mar 2025Primeira LigaBenfica 3–0 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 19 Dec 2024Primeira LigaNacional 0–2 BenficaPrimeira Liga
- 11 May 2021Primeira LigaNacional 1–3 BenficaPrimeira Liga
- 25 Jan 2021Primeira LigaBenfica 1–1 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 10 Feb 2019Primeira LigaBenfica 10–0 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 2 Sept 2018Primeira LigaNacional 0–4 BenficaPrimeira Liga
- 5 Feb 2017Primeira LigaBenfica 3–0 NacionalPrimeira Liga
- 27 Aug 2016Primeira LigaNacional 1–3 BenficaPrimeira Liga
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Nacional
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Nacional
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Team news
- MIDBarrenecheaInjuryOut
- MIDBarreiroInactiveOut
- FWDLukebakioInjuryDoubtful
None reported.
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
Benfica vs Nacional lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Benfica vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga on 18 Apr 2027. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 4pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Benfica vs Nacional?
- Our predicted XIs for Benfica and Nacional are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Benfica vs Nacional announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Benfica vs Nacional kick off?
- Benfica vs Nacional kicks off at 4pm BST on 18 Apr 2027.