PORTUGAL PRIMEIRA LIGA
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Estádio da Madeira
Referee: M. Nogueira
Nacional
Match Timeline
Alverca
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
38'
Rhaldney
Alverca
🔄
46'
Rhaldney ↔ D. Gui
Alverca
🔄
63'
Daniel Junior ↔ F. Soares
Nacional
67'
J. Ramirez · Assist: Jose Gomes
Nacional
🔄
75'
Sandro Lima ↔ Marezi
Alverca
🔄
75'
Figueiredo ↔ M. Clairicia
Alverca
🔄
75'
Lincoln ↔ V. Moreira
Alverca
🟨
78'
Chiheb Labidi
Nacional
🟨
87'
Gabriel Veron
Nacional
🔄
87'
Gabriel Veron ↔ Matheus Dias
Nacional
🔄
88'
Chiquinho ↔ Z. Kassary
Alverca
🔄
90+3'
Liziero ↔ J. Aurelio
Nacional
🔄
90+3'
J. Ramirez ↔ Pablo Ruan
Nacional

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 61.4%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 65.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 51.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
61.4%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
65.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
51.3%
-
Probability Distribution
Nacional Win 23.5%
Draw 15.2%
Alverca Win 61.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Nacional1.29
Alverca1.22
Recent Form (Last 5)
Nacional Nacional
WWDLW
31 GF / 41 GA
Alverca Alverca
WLDWL
32 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1.07
Average Goals Scored
1.1
1.41
Average Goals Conceded
1.62
15
BTTS Yes
17
13
Over 2.5
16
4.14
Shots on Goal
3.66

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Nacional Nacional 29 matches
Alverca Alverca 29 matches
Nacional Statistic Alverca
6 Wins 9
7 Draws 8
16 Losses 12
31 Goals For 32
41 Goals Against 47
1.07 Avg Goals Scored 1.1
1.41 Avg Goals Conceded 1.62
15 BTTS Yes 17
21 Over 1.5 24
13 Over 2.5 16
6 Over 3.5 8
5 Clean Sheets 6
10 Failed To Score 7
4.14 Shots On Goal 3.66
12.34 Total Shots 9.93
4.21 Corners 4.21
45.4% Ball Possession 44.9%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Alverca. Nacional have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Nacional expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Alverca in 3-4-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Alverca having the stronger overall control.

Nacional Analysis

Nacional approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 25 points from 29 matches. Their record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses, together with goals at 31:41, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Jesús Ramírez (14 goals), Paulinho Bóia (4 goals), Ze Vitor (4 goals), with creative support from Jose Gomes (4 assists), Liziero (4 assists), Paulinho Bóia (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Alverca Analysis

So far, Alverca have built a campaign that leaves them 10 in the table on 35 points from 29 matches. The record of 9 wins, 8 draws, and 12 defeats, together with a 32:47 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Marezi (8 goals), Figueiredo (5 goals), Sandro Lima (5 goals), with creative support from Lincoln (5 assists), Chiquinho (3 assists), Nabil Touaizi (3 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses points toward a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 2 head-to-head meetings, Nacional won 1 times, Alverca won 1 times, while 0 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 1:1 from Nacional's perspective. 0 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 0 matches, with an average of 1 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (84.9%)
Predicted formations: Nacional 4-3-3 / Alverca 3-4-3
H2H summary: Nacional wins 1, draws 0, Alverca wins 1
Stats
Nacional Nacional
Alverca Alverca
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
4
Shots off Goal
4
Shots off Goal
2
Blocked Shots
0
Blocked Shots
2
4 Corner Kicks 8
15 Fouls 15
0 Offsides 1
50% Ball Possession 50%
10 Total Shots 8
6 Shots on Goal 4
4 Shots off Goal 2
0 Blocked Shots 2
6 Shots insidebox 5
4 Shots outsidebox 3
4 Goalkeeper Saves 5
402 Total passes 394
323 Passes accurate 319
1.03 expected_goals 0.47
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Nacional
Formation
Alverca
Kaique Pereira
Kaique Pereira
A. Nunez
A. Nunez
C. Goncalves
C. Goncalves
Ze Vitor
Ze Vitor
Jose Gomes
🎯
Jose Gomes
Daniel Junior
Daniel Junior
C. Labidi
C. Labidi
Liziero
Liziero
Gabriel Veron
Gabriel Veron
J. Ramirez
J. Ramirez
Paulinho Boia
Paulinho Boia
Matheus Mendes
Matheus Mendes
Naves
Naves
S. Gomez
S. Gomez
B. Meupiyou
B. Meupiyou
N. Touaizi
N. Touaizi
Rhaldney
Rhaldney
Lincoln
Lincoln
I. James
I. James
Figueiredo
Figueiredo
Sandro Lima
Sandro Lima
Chiquinho
Chiquinho
Nacional 4-3-3
Starting XI
1
Kaique Pereira
G
16
A. Nunez
D
33
C. Goncalves
D
38
Ze Vitor
D
5
Jose Gomes
🎯 67'
D
10
Daniel Junior
↓ 63'
M
15
C. Labidi
🟨 78'
M
28
Liziero
↓ 90+3'
M
27
Gabriel Veron
↓ 87' 🟨 87'
F
9
J. Ramirez
⚽ 67' ↓ 90+3'
F
11
Paulinho Boia
F
Substitutes
50
K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
G
2
J. Aurelio
↑ 90+3'
D
19
L. Joao
F
7
Witi
F
22
F. Soares
↑ 63'
M
6
Matheus Dias
↑ 87'
M
30
Watts
M
26
J. Silva
M
99
Pablo Ruan
↑ 90+3'
F
Alverca 3-4-3
Starting XI
31
Matheus Mendes
G
4
Naves
D
5
S. Gomez
D
33
B. Meupiyou
D
2
N. Touaizi
M
26
Rhaldney
↓ 46' 🟨 38'
M
18
Lincoln
↓ 75'
M
12
I. James
M
20
Figueiredo
↓ 75'
F
91
Sandro Lima
↓ 75'
F
10
Chiquinho
↓ 88'
F
Substitutes
1
Mateus Oliveira
G
9
Marezi
↑ 75'
F
19
M. Clairicia
↑ 75'
F
82
D. Spencer
D
11
C. Nuozzi
F
14
S. Baseya
D
17
V. Moreira
↑ 75'
M
6
D. Gui
↑ 46'
M
35
Z. Kassary
↑ 88'
M
Last matches: Nacional
16.05.26
Pri
Nacional
Guimaraes
2
0
W
11.05.26
Pri
Nacional
Santa Clara
0
2
L
02.05.26
Pri
Nacional
AVS
1
2
L
25.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Tondela
2
0
W
12.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Benfica
0
2
L
04.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Estrela
2
0
W
21.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Famalicao
0
1
L
15.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Estoril
0
1
L
07.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Moreirense
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pri
Nacional
SC Braga
1
2
L
21.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Arouca
0
3
L
15.02.26
Pri
Nacional
FC Porto
0
1
L
08.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Casa Pia
0
0
D
01.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Sporting CP
1
2
L
25.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Rio Ave
4
0
W
17.01.26
Pri
Nacional
GIL Vicente
1
2
L
11.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Santa Clara
3
3
D
02.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Guimaraes
1
2
L
21.12.25
Pri
Nacional
AVS
2
2
D
15.12.25
Pri
Nacional
Tondela
3
1
W
Last matches: Alverca
16.05.26
Pri
Alverca
Famalicao
0
1
L
10.05.26
Pri
Alverca
Estoril
1
1
D
02.05.26
Pri
Alverca
FC Porto
0
1
L
24.04.26
Pri
Alverca
Arouca
2
1
W
12.04.26
Pri
Alverca
Casa Pia
3
1
W
04.04.26
Pri
Alverca
Rio Ave
2
1
W
22.03.26
Pri
Alverca
Sporting CP
1
4
L
14.03.26
Pri
Alverca
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
07.03.26
Pri
Alverca
AVS
0
0
D
28.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Guimaraes
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Santa Clara
1
1
D
13.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Tondela
1
1
D
08.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Benfica
1
2
L
31.01.26
Pri
Alverca
Estrela
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pri
Alverca
SC Braga
0
5
L
17.01.26
Pri
Alverca
Moreirense
2
1
W
04.01.26
Pri
Alverca
Famalicao
1
0
W
27.12.25
Pri
Alverca
Estoril
1
4
L
22.12.25
Pri
Alverca
FC Porto
0
3
L
14.12.25
Pri
Alverca
Arouca
0
1
L
H2H: Nacional vs Alverca
18.04.26
H2H
Nacional
Alverca
1
0
W
07.12.25
H2H
Alverca
Nacional
1
0
L
Last matches: Nacional
16.05.26
Pri
Nacional
Guimaraes
2
0
W
02.05.26
Pri
Nacional
AVS
1
2
L
04.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Estrela
2
0
W
15.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Estoril
0
1
L
28.02.26
Pri
Nacional
SC Braga
1
2
L
15.02.26
Pri
Nacional
FC Porto
0
1
L
08.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Casa Pia
0
0
D
25.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Rio Ave
4
0
W
11.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Santa Clara
3
3
D
15.12.25
Pri
Nacional
Tondela
3
1
W
29.11.25
Pri
Nacional
Benfica
1
2
L
01.11.25
Pri
Nacional
Famalicao
0
1
L
04.10.25
Pri
Nacional
Moreirense
3
2
W
20.09.25
Pri
Nacional
Arouca
1
2
L
23.08.25
Pri
Nacional
Sporting CP
1
4
L
09.08.25
Pri
Nacional
GIL Vicente
0
2
L
H2H at home: Nacional
18.04.26
H2H
Nacional
Alverca
1
0
W
Last matches: Alverca
16.05.26
Pri
Alverca
Famalicao
0
1
L
02.05.26
Pri
Alverca
FC Porto
0
1
L
04.04.26
Pri
Alverca
Rio Ave
2
1
W
14.03.26
Pri
Alverca
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
28.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Guimaraes
1
1
D
13.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Tondela
1
1
D
08.02.26
Pri
Alverca
Benfica
1
2
L
25.01.26
Pri
Alverca
SC Braga
0
5
L
27.12.25
Pri
Alverca
Estoril
1
4
L
14.12.25
Pri
Alverca
Arouca
0
1
L
29.11.25
Pri
Alverca
Casa Pia
2
0
W
31.10.25
Pri
Alverca
Sporting CP
0
2
L
04.10.25
Pri
Alverca
AVS
3
1
W
20.09.25
Pri
Alverca
Santa Clara
1
2
L
25.08.25
Pri
Alverca
Estrela
2
2
D
10.08.25
Pri
Alverca
Moreirense
1
2
L
H2H away: Alverca
18.04.26
H2H
Nacional
Alverca
1
0
L

Standings

Primeira Liga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 28 4 2 66:18 48 88
W L W W W
2 34 25 7 2 89:24 65 82
W W W D D
3 34 23 11 0 74:25 49 80
W D D W W
4 34 16 11 7 64:36 28 59
D D D L W
5 34 15 11 8 42:29 13 56
W D D W D
6 34 13 11 10 47:38 9 50
L L D W L
7 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
D L W L W
8 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
W W D L W
9 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
L L L W W
10 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
L D D L L
11 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
L D L W L
12 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
D L D L D
13 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
L W D W D
14 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
W L L W W
15 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
D D L L L
16 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
D W L L L
17 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
L W W D L
18 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21
D W W D D
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2