Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Nacional, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
- CD Nacional 34 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
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 | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #14 |
| 80 | Points | 34 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 11 / 0 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 18 |
| 74 | Scored | 37 |
| 25 | Conceded | 45 |
| +49 | GD | -8 |
| 2.35 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 68% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
24%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 3rd (80 pts). CD Nacional are 14th (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
6/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Nacional
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
3/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. CD Nacional kicks off things out of here…
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 7' Magnificent from Chiquinho! That is 15 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 8' Magnificent from Chiquinho! That is 15 goals in 320 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 14' Against the run of play, Chiquinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' CD Nacional seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 29' Daniel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Ferro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 48' What composure from Bryan Rochez! The Honduras international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 53' CD Nacional is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' It is a substitution in CD Nacional team. Vincent Koziello is replaced by Ruben Micael on 58 minute.
- 59' Joao Camacho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vincent Thill on 59 minute.
- 62' Pedrinho gets the nod from Sport Lisboa e Benfica. He replaces Rafa Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Mozambique international Witi has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 71' Jardel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 76' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Nacional backline.
- 77' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Chiquinho by Adel Taarabt on 77 minute.
- 80' A moment of madness from Pedrao on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CD Nacional will be frustrated.
- 85' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CD Nacional's shape.
- 86' Time for substitution for CD Nacional. Rui Correia is replaced by Lucas Kal.
- 90' Ruben Micael is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from CD Nacional — Joao Victor on, Kenji Gorre off 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 |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Chiquinho | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Jonas | 2 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
| Angel di Maria | 2 |
| Pizzi | 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
1 / 4
2.8
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
91%
Draw or CD Nacional
25%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or CD Nacional
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.4%
3 – 0
12%
1 – 0
9.6%
4 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
5%
5 – 0
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
5 – 1
2.9%
6 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -2 | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| -1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| -1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| -0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
56%
✗
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.