LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional: match statistics
Both teams are in very poor form in their last five matches, averaging an identical 0.6 points per game. LDU Portoviejo has a slightly more stable run with three draws in their last five matches (DDDLL), while CD El Nacional is on a disastrous streak of four defeats and one win (LLWLL). The visitors have conceded as many as 14 goals in their last five matches, indicating serious defensive issues, but the hosts are also struggling to score, having netted only 2 goals in that period. Considering the poor form of both teams, LDU Portoviejo's low attacking efficiency, and El Nacional's dreadful defense, the most likely scenario is a low-scoring draw. The slight advantage for the hosts comes from playing at home and their marginally better results stability.
LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
LDU Portoviejo play CD El Nacional in Primera Categoría Serie B (Ecuador). The match date is 28 March 2026 at 22:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
LDU Portoviejo: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. CD El Nacional: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
LDU Portoviejo scores 0.82 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. CD El Nacional scores 0.59 and concedes 1.71. League average: 1.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: LDU Portoviejo 41%, CD El Nacional 59%. Over 2.5: LDU Portoviejo 29%, CD El Nacional 47%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 33%.
xG, shots and style
LDU Portoviejo has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.32. LDU Portoviejo: 10.5 shots per match, CD El Nacional: 9.8.
Match halves
LDU Portoviejo: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.47. CD El Nacional: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.35.
Goals by minute
LDU Portoviejo: 61-75 (4 goals). CD El Nacional: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera Categoría Serie B: 1.92 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 33%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Both teams are in very poor form in their last five matches, averaging an identical 0.6 points per game. LDU Portoviejo has a slightly more stable run with three draws in their last five matches (DDDLL), while CD El Nacional is on a disastrous streak of four defeats and one win (LLWLL). The visitors have conceded as many as 14 goals in their last five matches, indicating serious defensive issues, but the hosts are also struggling to score, having netted only 2 goals in that period. Considering the poor form of both teams, LDU Portoviejo's low attacking efficiency, and El Nacional's dreadful defense, the most likely scenario is a low-scoring draw. The slight advantage for the hosts comes from playing at home and their marginally better results stability.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| LDU Portoviejo | CD El Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.16 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LDU Portoviejo is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - LDU Portoviejo · 0.2 pts / match - CD El Nacional
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.
LDU Portoviejo is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
0.82 goals / match - LDU Portoviejo · 0.59 goals / match - CD El Nacional
LDU Portoviejo is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - LDU Portoviejo · 1.71 goals / match - CD El Nacional
LDU Portoviejo scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while CD El Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 matches).
CD El Nacional scores in 59% of matches (10 of 17 matches), while LDU Portoviejo keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — LDU Portoviejo
Over / Under — CD El Nacional
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
LDU Portoviejo is 126% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - LDU Portoviejo · 0.47 pts / match - CD El Nacional
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LDU Portoviejo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
CD El Nacional - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
LDU Portoviejo
CD El Nacional
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera Categoría Serie B).
Teams vs league
| LDU Portoviejo | Liga | CD El Nacional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.06 | 1.92 | ▲ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 41% | 39% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 33% | ▲ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 39% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 57% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 60% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: LDU Portoviejo 1 - 0 - 0 CD El Nacional. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional?
The Primera Categoría Serie B match finished LDU Portoviejo 2:1 CD El Nacional. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional?
LDU Portoviejo score 0.82 goals per game on average and CD El Nacional 0.59. The Primera Categoría Serie B average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 41% of LDU Portoviejo's matches and 59% of CD El Nacional's.
What form are LDU Portoviejo and CD El Nacional in?
Over the last 5 games LDU Portoviejo have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and CD El Nacional 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional?
The statistical background for LDU Portoviejo vs CD El Nacional — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.