USAMatches analysed: 612023–2026Nabil Bensalah: referee stats
Nabil Bensalah (USA) has shown 5.03 cards per game in 61 analysed matches — +4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · +4%Upcoming matches with Nabil Bensalah
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 23:00 | Louisville City – Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship | 4.54.8 | 65%68% | 47%51% | 78% | 19% | 15% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2787 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Nabil Bensalah by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 51 | 5.29 | 4.92 | +7% | 20% | 14% |
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 4.17 | 4.35 | −2% | 0% | 17% |
| USL League One | 2 | 5.00 | 5.04 | −0% | 0% | 50% |
| NWSL Women | 1 | 1.00 | 2.53 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| US Open Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.80 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Nabil Bensalah
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30 Aug | Oakland Roots – Orange County SCUSL Championship | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Charleston BatteryUSL Championship | 3:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | NJ/NY Gotham FC W – San Diego Wave WNWSL Women | 1:0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | St. Louis City – Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer | 1:0 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Sporting JAX – BrooklynUSL Championship | 2:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 5 Jul | Colorado Springs – Phoenix RisingUSL Championship | 3:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Sacramento Republic – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Jun | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Indy ElevenUSL Championship | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Louisville City – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 0:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Sporting Kansas City – New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Hartford Athletic – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Rhode Island – Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 29 Apr | Columbus Crew – One KnoxvilleUS Open Cup | 4:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Minnesota United FC – Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer | 2:0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Phoenix Rising – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 3:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Nabil Bensalah give per game?
On average 5.03 cards per game in 61 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.81).
Is Nabil Bensalah a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Nabil Bensalah officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Nabil Bensalah go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 64% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 82%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Nabil Bensalah give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Nabil Bensalah.
Which match will Nabil Bensalah referee next?
Louisville City – Loudoun United (USL Championship) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.