Nacional vs Defensor Sporting: match statistics
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Nacional vs Defensor Sporting: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nacional plays Defensor Sporting in Primera División (Uruguay). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio Gran Parque Central.
Recent form
Nacional has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Defensor Sporting has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Nacional scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.29. Defensor Sporting scores 0.82 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Nacional's games and 54% of Defensor Sporting's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 29%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.45 per game. Nacional takes 11.3 shots per game, while Defensor Sporting takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nacional leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 7% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Defensor Sporting, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Nacional | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.21 |
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.
Nacional is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Nacional · 1 pts / game - Defensor Sporting
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 74% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Nacional · 0.82 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Nacional · 1.07 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Nacional scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 games), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 games).
Defensor Sporting scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 games), while Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 games).
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 - Nacional
Over / Under - Defensor Sporting
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Nacional · 0.89 pts / game - Defensor Sporting
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Nacional
Defensor Sporting
* 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
| Nacional | Liga | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.36 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 44% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 66% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Nacional's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Defensor Sporting. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Nacional and Defensor Sporting play?
Nacional face Defensor Sporting on September 20, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio Gran Parque Central. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Nacional and Defensor Sporting?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Nacional won 1, Defensor Sporting won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Nacional vs Defensor Sporting?
Nacional score 1.43 goals per game on average and Defensor Sporting 0.82. The Primera División average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Nacional's matches and 54% of Defensor Sporting's.
What form are Nacional and Defensor Sporting in?
Over the last 5 games Nacional have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Defensor Sporting 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nacional vs Defensor Sporting?
The statistical background for Nacional vs Defensor Sporting — 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.