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Compare NEC vs Nacional

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

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

NEC NEC Home Team
Nacional Nacional Away Team
NEC
56.6
L D D D W D W W L D

Last 10 Matches

Nacional
40.8
L L W W L W L L D L

Categories Won

10

NEC

2

Draw

3

Nacional

Performance Radar

NEC
Nacional

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
30%

3W, 5D, 2L

30%

3W, 1D, 6L

Goals Scored / Match
1.7

17 / 10 matches

0.8

8 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

13 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+4

+4

-3

-3

Clean Sheet
20%

2 / 10 matches

30%

3 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
50%

5 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
80%

8 / 10 matches

30%

3 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
B. Linssen (5 goals)
J. Ramírez (3 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10
1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 4
Home Win Rate
20%

1W / 5 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
40%

2W / 5 matches

20%

1W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

53.1

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.5

Elite Opponent Record
50%

1W / 2 matches

0%

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

0.96

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.16

Adjusted Power Rating
56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

40.8

Attack: 27.5, Defense: 65.3, Form: 30.9

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

2
4

16-30'

1
3

31-45'

1
3

46-60'

1
3

61-75'

3
4

76-90+'

NEC
Nacional
NEC

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6
Defense 66.6
Form 35.2
Consistency 62.8
Nacional

Power Rating Breakdown

40.8

Overall

Attack 27.5
Defense 65.3
Form 30.9
Consistency 46.0

Strength of Schedule

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

League Difficulty

80.0 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

65.7 vs 61.5

Elite Opponent Record

50% vs 0%
NEC logo NEC
L
Groningen (66%)
D
Telstar (64%)
D
Twente (81%)
D
Feyenoord (67%)
W
Excelsior (60%)
D
Heerenveen (67%)
W
PSV (80%)
W
Volendam (49%)
Nacional logo Nacional
L
Santa Clara (71%)
L
AVS (59%)
W
Tondela (57%)
W
Alverca (59%)
L
Benfica (80%)
W
Estrela (49%)
L
Famalicão (74%)
L
Estoril (47%)

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
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Groningen A
1 - 2 L
66%
Telstar H
1 - 1 D
64%
Twente A
1 - 1 D
81%
Feyenoord H
1 - 1 D
67%
Excelsior A
2 - 0 W
60%
Heerenveen H
2 - 2 D
67%
PSV A
3 - 2 W
80%
Volendam H
3 - 0 W
49%
Fortuna H
2 - 3 L
56%
Ajax A
1 - 1 D
67%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Santa Clara A
0 - 2 L
71%
AVS H
1 - 2 L
59%
Tondela A
2 - 0 W
57%
Alverca H
1 - 0 W
59%
Benfica A
0 - 2 L
80%
Estrela H
2 - 0 W
49%
Famalicão A
0 - 1 L
74%
Estoril H
0 - 1 L
47%
Moreirense A
1 - 1 D
55%
Braga H
1 - 2 L
64%

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.

NEC has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 67.5) compared to Nacional (SoS: 53.1). This means NEC's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

NEC holds the attacking edge with 1.7 goals per match versus Nacional's 0.8, though the gap is not insurmountable.

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

Nacional has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

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

NEC emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (56.6 vs 40.8) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

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