Primeira Liga
Nacional vs 
Estrela Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Result
We called Under 2.5 at 52.8% and it missed. We called Under 3.5 at 74.4% and it missed. We called Yes at 64.0% and it landed (2 in the match).
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Under 2.5 goals at 52.8%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Nacional have averaged 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded, Estrela 1.6 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 47.2% for over 2.5 and 73.1% for at least two goals. Their last 4 meetings have averaged 1.8 goals a game. Nacional have gone over 2.5 in 1 of their last 5, Estrela in 4 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 1.5 goals | 73.1% | 26.9% |
| 2.5 goals | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| 3.5 goals | 25.6% | 74.4% |
| 4.5 goals | 11.8% | 88.2% |
| 5.5 goals | 4.7% | 95.3% |
Team goal lines
78.1%
44.9%
19.6%
64.7%
28.0%
8.9%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 64.0% | 36.0% |
| 1.5 goals | 27.2% | 72.8% |
| 2.5 goals | 8.4% | 91.6% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 77.0% | 23.1% |
| 1.5 goals | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| 2.5 goals | 18.3% | 81.7% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
51.2%Both Teams to Score47.2%Over 2.5 goalsFor the goal environment, the model sees 47.2% for three or more goals and 73.1% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Nacional favoured at 47.7%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.
We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Nacional to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Nacional 1 · 1 draws · Estrela 2 · 1.8 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Were there over 2.5 goals in Nacional vs Estrela?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 47.2%. The match finished with 5 goals (2-3), over 2.5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 20,656 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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