Match Analysis: Nacional vs Benfica
Nacional vs Benfica ended 0-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Benfica beat Nacional 2-0.
Goals: Á. Di María (Benfica, 59'), Á. Di María (Benfica, 74').
Nacional had 33% possession to Benfica's 67%, with 5.00 shots to 16.00.
Á. Di María (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 9.0.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: N. ThomasIn: Dudu Teodora
NacionalVangelis PavlidisYellow Card
BenficaJosé GomesYellow Card
NacionalAlexander BahYellow Card
BenficaÁ. Di MaríaPenalty
BenficaÁngel Di MaríaYellow Card
BenficaOut: A. AppiahIn: Daniel Penha
NacionalOut: Matheus DiasIn: Bruno Costa
NacionalOut: IsaacIn: Dyego Sousa
NacionalDjibril SoumaréYellow Card
NacionalOut: V. PavlidisIn: Z. Amdouni
BenficaÁ. Di MaríaZ. Amdouni
BenficaOut: F. AursnesIn: L. Barreiro
BenficaOut: K. AktürkoğluIn: J. Beste
BenficaLeandro BarreiroYellow Card
BenficaOut: Luís EstevesIn: C. Labidi
NacionalOut: O. KökçüIn: B. Rollheiser
BenficaOut: Á. Di MaríaIn: A. Schjelderup
BenficaOut: Dudu TeodoraIn: João Aurélio
NacionalTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NacionalStatistic
Benfica

33%
Possession
67%
5
Total Shots
16
1
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Blocked Shots
4
0
Shots Inside Box
13
5
Shots Outside Box
3
4
Corners
11
0
Offsides
1
12
Fouls
9
2
Yellow Cards
4
243
Total Passes
480
177
Accurate Passes
403
5
Goalkeeper Saves
1
0.15
Expected Goals (xG)
1.47
0.01
Goals Prevented
0.01
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
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PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player

Benfica
Á. Di María
Rating 9.0 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
2

Nacional
Lucas França
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3

Benfica
N. Otamendi
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4

Benfica
A. Bah
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5

Benfica
Z. Amdouni
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
6

Benfica
Florentino
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
Prediction review
2 of 2 evaluated markets correct
Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals.
Predicted score 0-1
Actual score 0-2
Confidence Medium
Benfica win
Final result: Benfica won
Under 2.5 goals
Final: 2 goals (0-2).
No
At least one team failed to score.
FINAL RESULT
Nacional vs Benfica match analysis
Review Nacional 0-2 Benfica with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
Final result
Goals
Events
Lineups
Team statistics
Primeira Liga
DataHistorical results, fixtures and performance metrics
Markets1X2, goals, BTTS, corners, cards and trend indicators
AnalysisLeague, team, player and match-level insights