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Nacional v Estoril Stats

Data last updated: Sat 15 Aug 2026, 07:47 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Nacional and Estoril face off in this early Primeira Liga encounter, both teams eager to build momentum after opening draws. Nacional, positioned lower in the table, will look to leverage home energy and attacking midfielders like Liziero and Miguel Baeza to break through Estoril's defense. Estoril, sitting higher, rely on creative outlets such as André Lacximicant and Pedro Carvalho to generate chances. Both sides have shown offensive intent and vulnerability at the back, setting up a contest likely to feature goals from both teams in a tactical battle of midfield control and attacking transitions.

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Both Teams to Score

  • Both Nacional and Estoril have scored in 100% of their recent matches.
  • Nacional averages 10 shots per game with 4 on target, Estoril averages 14 shots with 3 on target.
  • Nacional’s over 2.5 goals rate is 100%, Estoril’s is 0%, indicating contrasting scoring patterns.
  • Key attacking players Liziero and Miguel Baeza (Nacional) and André Lacximicant (Estoril) show strong shot and goal involvement.
  • Both teams have similar recent points and goals conceded, suggesting an open game with scoring opportunities.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model estimates a 76% chance that both teams will score, supported by Nacional’s perfect recent BTTS rate and Estoril’s consistent goal scoring. Nacional’s attacking midfielders Liziero and Miguel Baeza contribute significantly to shots and goals, while Estoril’s André Lacximicant and Pedro Carvalho provide creative threat. The match context of two teams with offensive intent but defensive vulnerabilities further supports a BTTS outcome. No price warnings apply, making this a solid value bet based on balanced attacking profiles and recent form.

Model BTTS Probability76%
Strong positive
Nacional BTTS Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Estoril BTTS Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Key Player Shot InvolvementHigh for Liziero, Baeza, Lacximicant
Positive
Implied Market Chance58.8%
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This fixture features two teams with clear attacking intent and recent matches showing goals at both ends. Nacional’s midfielders and Estoril’s creative players suggest an open game where both sides can find the net. The data and tactical setup point to a high probability of both teams scoring, making this a compelling pick for bettors seeking goal involvement from both sides.

Main risk

That is the concern.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · BTTS pick rationale

“Nacional’s midfield dynamism combined with Estoril’s creative outlets sets the stage for a lively contest where both teams are likely to breach each other’s defenses. The attacking balance and recent scoring trends strongly favor a BTTS outcome.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Both Nacional and Estoril have scored in 100% of their recent matches.

Nacional averages 10 shots per game with 4 on target, Estoril averages 14 shots with 3 on target.

Nacional’s over 2.5 goals rate is 100%, Estoril’s is 0%, indicating contrasting scoring patterns.

Key attacking players Liziero and Miguel Baeza (Nacional) and André Lacximicant (Estoril) show strong shot and goal involvement.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.3, indicating moderately open matches.
  • Nacional’s recent 100% over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with Estoril’s 0%, suggesting Nacional’s matches tend to be higher scoring, while Estoril’s defensive approach varies.
  • This trend panel highlights a tempo where goals are possible from both sides, supporting the BTTS pick with some caution on total goals.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Nacional2
Avg goals scored
Estoril1
Nacional2
Avg goals conceded
Estoril1
Nacional100%
BTTS rate
Estoril100%
Nacional100%
Over 2.5 goals
Estoril0%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts
1.7
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 54%
1.9
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.9
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 32%
3.25
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.05
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Both Nacional and Estoril have scored in all recent matches, with Nacional boasting a 100% BTTS rate and Estoril matching this in their recent outings. Nacional’s high over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with Estoril’s zero, suggesting Nacional’s matches tend to be higher scoring, but Estoril consistently contributes goals, supporting the BTTS scenario through balanced offensive pressure.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts
1.7
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Nacional to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.7
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Nacional Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 56%
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.9
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Estoril to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.6
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Estoril Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.85
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.3
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The Both Teams to Score market is priced attractively at implying a 58.8% chance, while the model estimates a 76% probability, indicating clear value. This price gap reflects the market underestimating the likelihood of goals from both sides given their recent offensive trends and player involvement. The current offer a strong incentive to back BTTS with standard stake .
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Nacional4
Avg corners for
Estoril7
Nacional8
Avg total corners
Estoril13
Nacional2
Avg yellow cards
Estoril1
Nacional10
Avg shots
Estoril14
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2.1
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Nacional averages 4 corners and 10 shots per game with 4 on target, while Estoril averages 7 corners and 14 shots with 3 on target, indicating Estoril’s slightly greater attacking volume. Both teams maintain moderate discipline with Nacional averaging 2 yellow cards and Estoril 1, suggesting open play with manageable fouling. The shot and corner data reflect sustained attacking pressure from both sides, conducive to goals.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Nacional

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
10 Aug 2026A Santa Clara2-2

Estoril

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
07 Aug 2026H Famalicao1-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 67% · edge +8 pts
1.5
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Nacional to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.7
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Nacional Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 56%
1.95
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 68%
1.44
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Estoril to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.6
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Estoril Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.85
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.3
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Both teams have started the season with draws, each earning 1 point and scoring goals in their opening matches. Nacional’s perfect BTTS and over 2.5 goals rates in recent form contrast with Estoril’s consistent BTTS but no over 2.5 goals, reflecting Nacional’s more open games and Estoril’s slightly tighter defense. This recent form suggests a match where both teams can score but with some variation in total goals.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Nacional wins
3Draws
4Estoril wins
15 Mar 2026Nacional v Estoril0-1
26 Oct 2025Estoril v Nacional1-1
15 Feb 2025Nacional v Estoril2-2
15 Sep 2024Estoril v Nacional1-0
25 Jul 2021Nacional v Estoril1-2
14 Dec 2019Estoril v Nacional1-2
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts
1.7
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Nacional to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.9
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Estoril to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.6
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.3
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The 10 previous encounters between Nacional and Estoril have averaged 2.3 goals per game, showing a history of moderately open contests. While this supports the potential for goals, the sample size and mixed scoring patterns suggest the head-to-head record is a useful background rather than a definitive predictor, reinforcing the need to consider current form and player roles.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Primeira Liga

Nacional1
Played
Estoril1
Nacional2
Avg goals for
Estoril1
Nacional2
Avg goals against
Estoril1
Nacional0
Clean sheets
Estoril0
Best odds for this sectionNacional to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 46% vs implied 37% · edge +8.5 pts
2.7
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Nacional Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 56%
1.95
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Estoril to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.6
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Estoril Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.85
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Nacional’s season stats show a strong attacking output with 2 goals scored and a 100% BTTS rate, indicating matches with goals at both ends. Estoril’s stats reveal a more conservative scoring pattern with 1 goal scored and a 100% BTTS rate, suggesting reliable goal scoring but fewer high-scoring games. These season-long trends support the likelihood of both teams scoring while cautioning on total goal volume.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
10Estoril110100
13Nacional110100
Nacional sits 12th and Estoril 7th early in the Primeira Liga, both with 1 point from their opening matches. The standings reflect a balanced competition with neither team dominating, emphasizing the importance of this fixture for momentum. The table position suggests both sides will seek to assert themselves offensively, aligning with the BTTS expectation rather than defensive caution.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Nacional Over 2.5
0%Estoril Over 2.5
2.3H2H avg goals
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.3, indicating moderately open matches. Nacional’s recent 100% over 2.5 goals rate contrasts with Estoril’s 0%, suggesting Nacional’s matches tend to be higher scoring, while Estoril’s defensive approach varies. This trend panel highlights a tempo where goals are possible from both sides, supporting the BTTS pick with some caution on total goals.

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