11 May 2021 at 17:00

13
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.

Nacional0wins
1draws10 meetings
Benfica9wins

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: 4.9%

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 9.0%Draw 17.9%Away 77.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min10.005.251.27
Max12.005.751.30
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
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 market8.5%16.9%74.6%
Public market9.5%16.5%74.0%

Nacional vs Benfica — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Benfica
Result vs. Market: Benfica (78%)

Result matched 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.

NacionalHalf-time:10Benfica
15Shots14
4Shots on target3

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: Nacional

W 198D 149L 262
Over 2.547
Goals scored726

Away Record: Benfica

W 701D 202L 148
Over 2.555
Goals scored2161

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Benfica defeated Nacional 3:1. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2020. Goals were scored by Pedrão 8′, Pedrão 78′ (o.g.), Gonçalo Ramos 81′, Gonçalo Ramos 86′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Nacional had 28% possession while Benfica held 72%. Nacional had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (3 on target) for Benfica. Nacional made 4 substitutions, Benfica made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Haris Seferović 51′).

Match Events

Key match events between Nacional and Benfica — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Nacional
Benfica
Kick Off
Pedrão
8′
Half Time
46′
ChiquinhoPizzi
46′
F. CerviÁlex Grimaldo
46′
PedrinhoÉverton
VAR
51′Goal cancelled
João Vigário60′
65′
GilbertoD. Núñez
Éber BessaB. Róchez
74′
Pedro MendesK. Gorré
74′
74′
L. WaldschmidtGonçalo Ramos
78′
Pedrão

Own Goal

81′
Gonçalo Ramos

assist: D. Núñez

João VigárioV. Koziello
85′
A. AlhassanRúben Micael
85′
86′
Gonçalo Ramos

assist: D. Núñez

Full Time

Match Statistics

Nacional had 28% possession against Benfica's 72%. Nacional registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Benfica managed 14 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 16–17.

4Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots7
12Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox5
16Fouls17
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
28%Ball Possession72%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
232Total passes603
144Passes accurate510
62%Passes %85%

Recent Form

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

Nacional

WLWLLD

Benfica

WWDWWD

Nacional vs Benfica Head to Head Results

Nacional and Benfica have met 21 times — Nacional won 1, Benfica won 18, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 81 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.86 per match (16 for the home side, 65 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (76%), 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.

1

Nacional

2

Drawn

18

Benfica

Goals: 16Goals: 65

Recent Meetings (21)

12 Apr 2026Benfica2 – 0Nacional
29 Nov 2025Nacional1 – 2Benfica
8 Mar 2025Benfica3 – 0Nacional
19 Dec 2024Nacional0 – 2Benfica
25 Jan 2021Benfica1 – 1Nacional
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