Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Nacional, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- CD Nacional 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Rui Costa
- Referee Joao Bessa Silva
- Referee
- Referee Nuno Miguel Serrano Almeida
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | CD Nacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | CD Tondela | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Portimonense SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | CD Tondela | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica | CD Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #14 |
| 1 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
0%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 9th (1 pts). CD Nacional are 14th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Nacional
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Sport Lisboa e Benfica host CD Nacional — let the battle begin!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Simoes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 7' What a strike from Chiquinho! The score is 1-0.
- 8' What a moment for Chiquinho! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 14' Chiquinho has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 29' Nuno Borges has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' CD Nacional are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Ferro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sport Lisboa e Benfica tonight.
- 48' What a strike from Bryan Rochez! The score is 3-1.
- 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' Ruben Micael has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vincent Koziello on 58 minute.
- 59' CD Nacional make a change. Vincent Thill trudges off to be replaced by Joao Camacho on 59 minutes.
- 62' Pedrinho is replacing Rafa Silva for the Sport Lisboa e Benfica side.
- 67' Ruben Micael is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CD Nacional so far.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jardel on 71.
- 76' Joao Ferreira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 77' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Chiquinho by Adel Taarabt on 77 minute.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Pedrao is booked for CD Nacional — Yellow card on 80.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Haris Seferovic, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica with 25 goals in the last 17 games.
- 86' The CD Nacional bench stirs into life. Rui Correia is withdrawn and Lucas Kal gets his opportunity.
- 90' CD Nacional player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' CD Nacional make a change. Kenji Gorre trudges off to be replaced by Joao Victor on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Sport Lisboa e Benfica and CD Nacional share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
19
Chiquinho ↓ Adel Taarabt 77'
- 21
- 11
- 14
- 1
- 33
-
27
Rafa Silva ↓ Pedrinho 62'
- 97
- 82
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Goncalo Ramos 62'
Bench
-
38
Pedrinho ↑ 62'
- 18
- 8
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 77'
- 37
- 22
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↑ 62'
- 78
- 98
Coach
Jorge Jesus
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
45
Vincent Thill ↓ Joao Camacho 59'
-
10
Vincent Koziello ↓ Ruben Micael 58'
-
33
Rui Correia C ↓ Lucas Kal 86'
- 88
-
11
Kenji Gorre ↓ Joao Victor 90'
- 13
- 22
- 23
- 35
- 55
Bench
-
3
Lucas Kal ↑ 86'
- 1
- 17
-
14
Ruben Micael ↑ 58'
- 6
-
7
Joao Camacho ↑ 59'
- 8
-
77
Joao Victor ↑ 90'
- 27
Coach
Carlos Simoes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chiquinho | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
| Angel di Maria | 2 |
| Jonas | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 1 |
Head to Head
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2021-01-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
CD Nacional
D
2021-01-15
FC Porto
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2021-01-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
CD Tondela
W
2021-01-04
CD Santa Clara
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2020-12-29
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Portimonense SC
W
2020-12-20
Gil Vicente FC
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.27
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 4.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
82%
Draw or CD Nacional
36%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or CD Nacional
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
3 – 2
5.7%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
4 – 2
4.6%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
5 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 18% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 18% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 9% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.