Compare NEC vs Benfica

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

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

NEC Home Team

Benfica Away Team

NEC

56.6

L D D D W D W W L D

Last 10 Matches

Benfica

75.2

D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

NEC

Draw

Benfica

Performance Radar

NEC

Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

30%

3W, 5D, 2L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match

1.7

17 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.3

13 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

+11

Clean Sheet

20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

50%

5 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

80%

8 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

B. Linssen (5 goals)

A. Schjelderup (5 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10

1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13

Home Win Rate

20%

1W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

40%

2W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

50%

1W / 2 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating

56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

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+'

NEC

Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6

Defense 66.6

Form 35.2

Consistency 62.8

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

80.0 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

65.7 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

50% vs 50%

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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

Groningen A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 2 L

66%

Telstar H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

64%

Twente A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

81%

Feyenoord H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

Excelsior A

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 0 W

60%

Heerenveen H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 2 D

67%

PSV A

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 2 W

80%

Volendam H

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 0 W

49%

Fortuna H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 3 L

56%

Ajax A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

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: 67.5 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Benfica holds the attacking edge with 2.2 goals per match versus NEC's 1.7, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with NEC conceding 1.3 and Benfica conceding 1.1 per match.

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 3.2 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Benfica emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (75.2 vs 56.6) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

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