Our Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania Prediction: 3-1
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania in the Portugal Campeonato Nacional is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica e Castelo Branco's Last Match – UD da Serra vs Benfica e Castelo Branco
Benfica e Castelo Branco will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Portugal Campeonato Nacional defeat at the hands of UD da Serra on March 1.
Lusitania's Last Match – Lusitania vs Electrico
Lusitania will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 Portugal Campeonato Nacional victory over Electrico on March 1. In that match, Lusitania recorded 46% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lusitania | 46% | 0 (5) | - | 40 |
 Electrico | 54% | 0 (3) | - | 55 |
Benfica e Castelo Branco vs Lusitania Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica e Castelo Branco | Lusitania | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica e Castelo Branco are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Lusitania average 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.