Defensor Sporting vs Nacional: match statistics
Nacional are displaying notably better form both in away matches (67% win rate) and overall (1.4 points per match compared to Defensor Sporting's 0.8). The hosts are struggling with offensive efficiency, scoring just 0.5 goals per home game and failing to score in 50% of their home fixtures. Nacional, on the other hand, have not recorded a single away match without a goal (0% FTS rate) and average 1.33 goals scored in away games. Although Defensor have the edge in possession (60% vs 63%) and a higher home xG (1.96), Nacional is characterized by a significantly better chance conversion rate (11% vs 3%). Furthermore, Nacional's recent away form (WWL) and higher shooting accuracy speak in favor of the visitors, despite the hosts maintaining a 100% clean sheet rate at home.
Defensor Sporting vs Nacional: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Defensor Sporting played against Nacional in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Defensor Sporting has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Nacional has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Defensor Sporting scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. Nacional scores 1.17 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Defensor Sporting's games and 50% of Nacional's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 33%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nacional has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.43 per game. Defensor Sporting takes 12.3 shots per game, while Nacional takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Nacional leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Defensor Sporting's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Nacional, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.27 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Nacional are displaying notably better form both in away matches (67% win rate) and overall (1.4 points per match compared to Defensor Sporting's 0.8). The hosts are struggling with offensive efficiency, scoring just 0.5 goals per home game and failing to score in 50% of their home fixtures. Nacional, on the other hand, have not recorded a single away match without a goal (0% FTS rate) and average 1.33 goals scored in away games. Although Defensor have the edge in possession (60% vs 63%) and a higher home xG (1.96), Nacional is characterized by a significantly better chance conversion rate (11% vs 3%). Furthermore, Nacional's recent away form (WWL) and higher shooting accuracy speak in favor of the visitors, despite the hosts maintaining a 100% clean sheet rate at home.
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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
| Defensor Sporting | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.26 |
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.
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.
Nacional is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.17 goals / game - Nacional
Defensor Sporting is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Defensor Sporting · 1 goals / game - Nacional
Defensor Sporting scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 meczów), while Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 meczów).
Nacional scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Defensor Sporting
Over / Under - Nacional
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.
Nacional is 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.83 pts / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.5 pts / game - Nacional
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Defensor Sporting
Nacional
* 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 (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Defensor Sporting | Liga | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.33 | 2.27 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 43% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | • 33% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Defensor SportingSubstitutionOn: Brian Avelino Lozano AparicioOff: Alexander Nicolás Machado Aycaguer
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 Defensor Sporting's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Nacional. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Defensor Sporting vs Nacional?
The Primera División match finished Defensor Sporting 2:1 Nacional. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Defensor Sporting and Nacional?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 0, Nacional won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Nacional?
Defensor Sporting score 0.67 goals per game on average and Nacional 1.17. The Primera División average is 2.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 50% of Nacional's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Nacional in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Nacional 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensor Sporting vs Nacional?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Defensor Sporting vs Nacional: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.