25 January 2021 at 17:00

11
Full Time
Referee: Rui Costa

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Benfica dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Benfica9wins
1draws10 meetings
Nacional0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.7

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 85.0%Draw 14.5%Away 6.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.166.5015.00
Max1.197.1817.00
Over 2.5: 71.4%Under 2.5: 34.8%
Market favourite:Benfica · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market80.5%13.3%6.1%
Public market80.4%13.3%6.2%

Benfica vs Nacional — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Benfica (85%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BenficaHalf-time:10Nacional
11Shots7
3Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/04/26Benfica2–0Nacional1.11/8.00/15.00
29/11/25Nacional1–2Benfica7.44/5.14/1.35
08/03/25Benfica3–0Nacional1.21/6.56/12.03
19/12/24Nacional0–2Benfica10.43/6.47/1.23
11/05/21Nacional1–3Benfica11.14/5.58/1.28
25/01/21Benfica1–1Nacional1.18/6.89/15.88
10/02/19Benfica10–0Nacional1.15/7.72/17.66
02/09/18Nacional0–4Benfica8.49/4.82/1.37
27/08/16Nacional1–3Benfica8.27/4.39/1.42
05/02/17Benfica3–0Nacional1.18/7.08/15.62

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Benfica

W 701D 202L 148
Over 2.555
Goals scored2161

Away Record: Nacional

W 198D 149L 262
Over 2.547
Goals scored726

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Benfica and Nacional drew 1:1. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2020. Goals were scored by Chiquinho 14′, B. Róchez 48′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Benfica had 63% possession while Nacional held 37%. Benfica had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Nacional. Benfica made 3 substitutions, Nacional made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Chiquinho 10′).

Match Events

Key match events between Benfica and Nacional — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Benfica
Nacional
Kick Off
Goal cancelled10′
VAR
Chiquinho

assist: Pizzi

14′
Half Time
48′
B. Róchez

assist: K. Gorré

58′
V. KozielloRúben Micael
59′
V. ThillJoão Camacho
Rafa SilvaPedrinho
61′
D. NúñezGonçalo Ramos
62′
Jardel71′
ChiquinhoA. Taarabt
77′
80′Pedrão
86′
Rui CorreiaLucas Kal
90′Rúben Micael
90+4′
K. GorréJoão Victor
Full Time

Match Statistics

Benfica had 63% possession against Nacional's 37%. Benfica registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Nacional managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 21–15.

3Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots7
5Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox3
1Shots outsidebox4
21Fouls15
7Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
543Total passes324
456Passes accurate234
84%Passes %72%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Nacional show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Benfica

WWDWWD

Nacional

WLWLLD

Benfica vs Nacional Head to Head Results

Benfica and Nacional have met 21 times — Benfica won 19, Nacional won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 83 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.95 per match (67 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (81%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benfica are currently unbeaten in the last 20 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 10–0 in 2019.

19

Benfica

1

Drawn

1

Nacional

Goals: 67Goals: 16

Recent Meetings (21)

12 Apr 2026Benfica2 – 0Nacional
29 Nov 2025Nacional1 – 2Benfica
8 Mar 2025Benfica3 – 0Nacional
19 Dec 2024Nacional0 – 2Benfica
11 May 2021Nacional1 – 3Benfica
10 Feb 2019Benfica10 – 0Nacional
2 Sept 2018Nacional0 – 4Benfica
5 Feb 2017Benfica3 – 0Nacional
27 Aug 2016Nacional1 – 3Benfica
15 May 2016Benfica4 – 1Nacional
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026