CD Nacional vs GD Estoril Praia: match statistics
GD Estoril Praia has a clear advantage in this clash, which is confirmed by key statistics. The hosts, CD Nacional, present a dismal form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches, failing to win any of them, while the visitors average 1 point per game. Nacional occupies a distant 15th position in the table with a 58% home loss rate, whereas Estoril sits in 8th place. The visitors' superiority is also evident in ball possession (52% vs 47%) and offensive efficiency - Estoril scores an average of 1.67 goals on the road compared to Nacional's 1.42 at home. Although both teams share identical home and away records (25% win rate, 17% draw rate), the current form and league position favor Estoril Praia. Additionally, Nacional's failure to win any of their last five matches leaves them psychologically weakened ahead of this fixture.
CD Nacional vs GD Estoril Praia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CD Nacional played against GD Estoril Praia in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
CD Nacional has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. GD Estoril Praia has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CD Nacional scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.48. GD Estoril Praia scores 1.84 and allows 1.68. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of CD Nacional's games and 56% of GD Estoril Praia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 68%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
GD Estoril Praia has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.35 per game. CD Nacional takes 12.4 shots per game, while GD Estoril Praia takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
CD Nacional leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. GD Estoril Praia leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
CD Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For GD Estoril Praia, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
GD Estoril Praia has a clear advantage in this clash, which is confirmed by key statistics. The hosts, CD Nacional, present a dismal form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches, failing to win any of them, while the visitors average 1 point per game. Nacional occupies a distant 15th position in the table with a 58% home loss rate, whereas Estoril sits in 8th place. The visitors' superiority is also evident in ball possession (52% vs 47%) and offensive efficiency - Estoril scores an average of 1.67 goals on the road compared to Nacional's 1.42 at home. Although both teams share identical home and away records (25% win rate, 17% draw rate), the current form and league position favor Estoril Praia. Additionally, Nacional's failure to win any of their last five matches leaves them psychologically weakened ahead of this fixture.
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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 | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.42 |
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - CD Nacional · 1 pts / game - GD Estoril Praia
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 59% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - CD Nacional · 1.84 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia
CD Nacional is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - CD Nacional · 1.68 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia
CD Nacional scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
GD Estoril Praia scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while CD Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - GD Estoril Praia
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - CD Nacional · 1.28 pts / game - GD Estoril Praia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 20%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
GD Estoril Praia
* 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 | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.64 | 2.73 | ▲ 3.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 56% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | • 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from CD Nacional's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against GD Estoril Praia. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Nacional vs GD Estoril Praia?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Nacional 0:1 GD Estoril Praia. 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 GD Estoril Praia?
CD Nacional score 1.16 goals per game on average and GD Estoril Praia 1.84. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 60% of CD Nacional's matches and 56% of GD Estoril Praia's.
What form are CD Nacional and GD Estoril Praia in?
Over the last 5 games CD Nacional have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and GD Estoril Praia 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Nacional vs GD Estoril Praia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CD Nacional vs GD Estoril Praia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.