CD Nacional vs Benfica: match statistics
CD Nacional vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CD Nacional played against Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
CD Nacional has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Benfica has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
CD Nacional scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.36. Benfica scores 2.09 and allows 0.55. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of CD Nacional's games and 45% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 64%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.26 per game. CD Nacional takes 11.3 shots per game, while Benfica takes 15.6.
First-half and second-half trends
CD Nacional leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 55% and scores 1.09 after halftime.
When the teams score
CD Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Benfica, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CD Nacional | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - CD Nacional · 2.2 pts / game - Benfica
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - CD Nacional · 2.09 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 147% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - CD Nacional · 0.55 goals / game - Benfica
CD Nacional scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 meczów).
Benfica scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 meczów), while CD Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CD Nacional
Over / Under - Benfica
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - CD Nacional · 2.09 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CD Nacional
Benfica
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CD Nacional | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.69 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 45% | • 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 30% | ▲ 55% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 75% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 77% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Nacional vs Benfica?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Nacional 1:2 Benfica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CD Nacional vs Benfica?
CD Nacional score 1.00 goals per game on average and Benfica 2.09. The Liga NOS average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 55% of CD Nacional's matches and 45% of Benfica's.
What form are CD Nacional and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games CD Nacional have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Benfica 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Nacional vs Benfica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CD Nacional vs Benfica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.