Compare Nantes vs Benfica

Nantes vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Nantes vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Nantes Home Team

Benfica Away Team

Nantes

38.1

L W L L D D D L L L

Last 10 Matches

Benfica

75.2

D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

Nantes

Draw

Benfica

Performance Radar

Nantes

Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

10%

1W, 3D, 6L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match

0.7

7 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.2

12 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-5

+11

Clean Sheet

30%

3 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

4 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

30%

3 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

M. Abline (2 goals)

A. Schjelderup (5 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 3 / 2nd Half: 4

1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13

Home Win Rate

25%

1W / 4 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

0W / 6 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

57.4

League Difficulty: 86.0, Opponent Quality: 65.6

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

0W / 5 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

0.95

Actual: 0.7 | Diff: -0.25

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating

38.1

Attack: 25.1, Defense: 64.4, Form: 10.7

75.2

Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

16-30'

31-45'

46-60'

61-75'

76-90+'

Nantes

Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

38.1

Overall

Attack 25.1

Defense 64.4

Form 10.7

Consistency 74.8

Power Rating Breakdown

75.2

Overall

Attack 84.8

Defense 73.2

Form 69.4

Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

86.0 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

65.6 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%

Nantes

Benfica

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Lens A

French Ligue 1

0 - 1 L

76%

Marseille H

French Ligue 1

3 - 0 W

61%

Rennes A

French Ligue 1

1 - 2 L

80%

Paris SG A

French Ligue 1

0 - 3 L

84%

Brest H

French Ligue 1

1 - 1 D

56%

Auxerre A

French Ligue 1

0 - 0 D

71%

Metz A

French Ligue 1

0 - 0 D

48%

Strasbourg H

French Ligue 1

2 - 3 L

55%

Angers H

French Ligue 1

0 - 1 L

47%

Lille A

French Ligue 1

0 - 1 L

78%

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Braga H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

64%

Famalicão A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

74%

Moreirense H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

4 - 1 W

50%

Sporting A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

75%

Nacional H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 0 W

52%

Casa Pia A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

1 - 1 D

53%

Vitória SC H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

3 - 0 W

54%

Arouca A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

62%

Porto H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

69%

Gil Vicente A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

60%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 57.4 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Benfica's attack is on another level, averaging 2.2 goals per match with A. Schjelderup leading the charge with 5 goals. Nantes manages just 0.7 per match.

Both defenses are comparable, with Nantes conceding 1.2 and Benfica conceding 1.1 per match.

Nantes has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.6 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Based on our comprehensive analysis including opponent quality adjustment, Benfica is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (84.8), defense (73.2), and form (69.4) leaves little room for doubt. Nantes will need an exceptional performance to compete.

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