PORTUGAL PRIMEIRA LIGA
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Estádio João Cardoso
Referee: H. Malheiro
Tondela
Match Timeline
Nacional
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
14'
Gabriel Veron ↔ Pablo Ruan
Nacional
22'
J. Ramirez · Assist: Daniel Junior
Nacional
31'
B. Medina
Nacional
🔄
38'
R. Conceicao ↔ T. Manso
Tondela
🟨
58'
Tiago Manso
Tondela
🔄
61'
A. van der Heide ↔ S. Sithole
Tondela
🔄
61'
H. Felix ↔ M. Aiko
Tondela
🟨
64'
Jesús Ramírez
Nacional
🔄
76'
J. Hodge ↔ B. Kimpioka
Tondela
🔄
78'
Daniel Junior ↔ A. Sousa
Nacional
🟨
90'
Makan Aïko
Tondela
🔄
90+1'
Jose Gomes ↔ J. Aurelio
Nacional
🔄
90+1'
F. Soares ↔ J. Silva
Nacional

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 100%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 58%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 58.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
100%
-
BTTS BTTS No
58%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
58.2%
-
Probability Distribution
Tondela Win 50.6%
Draw 0%
Nacional Win 49.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Tondela0.98
Nacional1.31
Recent Form (Last 5)
Tondela Tondela
WWDLW
21 GF / 48 GA
Nacional Nacional
WLDWL
32 GF / 41 GA
Key Stats
0.72
Average Goals Scored
1.07
1.66
Average Goals Conceded
1.37
10
BTTS Yes
15
15
Over 2.5
13
3.38
Shots on Goal
4.2

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Tondela Tondela 29 matches
Nacional Nacional 30 matches
Tondela Statistic Nacional
4 Wins 7
9 Draws 7
16 Losses 16
21 Goals For 32
48 Goals Against 41
0.72 Avg Goals Scored 1.07
1.66 Avg Goals Conceded 1.37
10 BTTS Yes 15
19 Over 1.5 21
15 Over 2.5 13
8 Over 3.5 6
5 Clean Sheets 6
17 Failed To Score 10
3.38 Shots On Goal 4.2
10.14 Total Shots 12.27
3.9 Corners 4.2
42.9% Ball Possession 45.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Nacional. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. 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 Tondela expected to line up in 5-4-1 and Nacional in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Nacional having the stronger overall control.

Tondela Analysis

Tondela approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 17 with 21 points from 29 matches. The overall return of 4 wins, 9 draws, and 16 defeats with a 19:44 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Pedro Henryque (7 goals), Bebeto (2 goals), Ivan Cavaleiro (2 goals), with creative support from Rony Lopes (2 assists), Pedro Henryque (1 assists), Joe Hodge (1 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 1 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Nacional Analysis

Nacional approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 14 with 28 points from 30 matches. The overall return of 7 wins, 7 draws, and 16 defeats with a 31:41 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Jesús Ramírez (16 goals), Paulinho Bóia (4 goals), Ze Vitor (4 goals), with creative support from José Gomes (5 assists), Liziero (4 assists), Paulinho Bóia (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 5 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.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Tondela won 5 times, Nacional won 7 times, while 3 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 18:22 from Tondela's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.67 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Tondela 5-4-1 / Nacional 4-3-3
H2H summary: Tondela wins 5, draws 3, Nacional wins 7
Stats
Tondela Tondela
Nacional Nacional
Shots on Goal
5
Shots on Goal
6
Shots off Goal
9
Shots off Goal
4
Blocked Shots
8
Blocked Shots
7
8 Corner Kicks 7
16 Fouls 15
1 Offsides 1
62% Ball Possession 38%
22 Total Shots 17
5 Shots on Goal 6
9 Shots off Goal 4
8 Blocked Shots 7
13 Shots insidebox 8
9 Shots outsidebox 9
5 Goalkeeper Saves 5
449 Total passes 275
371 Passes accurate 184
1.38 expected_goals 1.26
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Tondela
Formation
Nacional
Bernardo
Bernardo
Bebeto
Bebeto
J. Silva
J. Silva
B. Medina
B. Medina
R. Conceicao
R. Conceicao
J. Hodge
J. Hodge
J. Rodriguez
J. Rodriguez
A. van der Heide
A. van der Heide
H. Felix
H. Felix
M. Ouattara
M. Ouattara
Rony Lopes
Rony Lopes
Kaique Pereira
Kaique Pereira
A. Nunez
A. Nunez
Leo Santos
Leo Santos
Ze Vitor
Ze Vitor
Jose Gomes
Jose Gomes
Matheus Dias
Matheus Dias
F. Soares
F. Soares
Gabriel Veron
Gabriel Veron
Daniel Junior
🎯
Daniel Junior
Paulinho Boia
Paulinho Boia
J. Ramirez
J. Ramirez
Tondela 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
31
Bernardo
G
2
Bebeto
D
44
J. Silva
D
20
B. Medina
⚽ 31'
D
27
R. Conceicao
↓ 38'
D
10
J. Hodge
↓ 76'
M
32
J. Rodriguez
M
26
A. van der Heide
↓ 61'
M
79
H. Felix
↓ 61'
M
70
M. Ouattara
16
Rony Lopes
F
Substitutes
30
L. Canizares
G
5
J. Afonso
D
15
S. Sithole
↑ 61'
M
23
B. Kimpioka
↑ 76'
F
21
R. Vita
D
90
M. Aiko
↑ 61' 🟨 90'
F
48
T. Manso
↑ 38' 🟨 58'
D
8
H. Tavares
M
29
J. Siebatcheu
F
Nacional 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
Kaique Pereira
G
16
A. Nunez
D
34
Leo Santos
D
38
Ze Vitor
D
5
Jose Gomes
↓ 90+1'
D
6
Matheus Dias
M
22
F. Soares
↓ 90+1'
M
27
Gabriel Veron
↓ 14'
M
10
Daniel Junior
🎯 22' ↓ 78'
M
11
Paulinho Boia
M
9
J. Ramirez
⚽ 22' 🟨 64'
F
Substitutes
50
K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
G
2
J. Aurelio
↑ 90+1'
D
19
L. Joao
F
7
Witi
F
30
Watts
M
26
J. Silva
↑ 90+1'
M
18
A. Sousa
↑ 78'
M
99
Pablo Ruan
↑ 14'
F
33
C. Goncalves
D
Last matches: Tondela
25.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Beira-Mar
1
2
L
25.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Famalicao
0
1
L
22.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Academica
2
1
W
19.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
15.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Varzim
1
0
W
16.05.26
Pri
Tondela
Arouca
1
3
L
11.05.26
Pri
Tondela
Moreirense
2
0
W
03.05.26
Pri
Tondela
Casa Pia
1
0
W
29.04.26
Pri
Tondela
Sporting CP
2
2
D
19.04.26
Pri
Tondela
FC Porto
0
2
L
13.04.26
Pri
Tondela
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
03.04.26
Pri
Tondela
Guimaraes
0
5
L
21.03.26
Pri
Tondela
AVS
0
0
D
09.03.26
Pri
Tondela
Rio Ave
0
1
L
01.03.26
Pri
Tondela
Santa Clara
2
2
D
20.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Estrela
2
0
W
13.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Alverca
1
1
D
07.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Estoril
2
2
D
01.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Benfica
0
0
D
25.01.26
Pri
Tondela
Famalicao
0
3
L
Last matches: Nacional
23.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Estrela
0
2
L
22.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Leganes
0
0
D
19.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Tondela
1
1
D
18.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Leixoes
3
3
D
11.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Machico
1
2
L
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
18.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Alverca
1
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
H2H: Tondela vs Nacional
19.07.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
25.04.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
0
2
L
15.12.25
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
3
1
L
24.07.25
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
1
2
W
12.05.24
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
3
L
06.01.24
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
1
1
D
29.01.23
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
0
W
09.11.22
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
1
0
L
06.08.22
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
0
1
W
22.04.21
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
1
W
27.12.20
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
2
0
L
02.03.19
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
3
2
L
05.10.18
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
22.04.17
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
0
W
11.12.16
H2H
Nacional
Tondela
3
2
L
Last matches: Tondela
25.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Beira-Mar
1
2
L
22.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Academica
2
1
W
19.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
15.07.26
Fri
Tondela
Varzim
1
0
W
11.05.26
Pri
Tondela
Moreirense
2
0
W
13.04.26
Pri
Tondela
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
21.03.26
Pri
Tondela
AVS
0
0
D
09.03.26
Pri
Tondela
Rio Ave
0
1
L
01.03.26
Pri
Tondela
Santa Clara
2
2
D
13.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Alverca
1
1
D
01.02.26
Pri
Tondela
Benfica
0
0
D
18.01.26
Pri
Tondela
SC Braga
0
1
L
03.01.26
Pri
Tondela
Arouca
3
1
W
21.12.25
Pri
Tondela
Casa Pia
1
2
L
07.12.25
Pri
Tondela
FC Porto
0
2
L
08.11.25
Pri
Tondela
Guimaraes
0
1
L
26.10.25
Pri
Tondela
Sporting CP
0
3
L
21.09.25
Pri
Tondela
Estrela
0
0
D
31.08.25
Pri
Tondela
Estoril
2
2
D
16.08.25
Pri
Tondela
Famalicao
0
1
L
H2H at home: Tondela
19.07.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
25.04.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
0
2
L
12.05.24
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
3
L
29.01.23
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
0
W
22.04.21
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
1
W
05.10.18
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
22.04.17
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
0
W
Last matches: Nacional
23.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Estrela
0
2
L
19.07.26
Fri
Nacional
Tondela
1
1
D
11.05.26
Pri
Nacional
Santa Clara
0
2
L
12.04.26
Pri
Nacional
Benfica
0
2
L
21.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Famalicao
0
1
L
07.03.26
Pri
Nacional
Moreirense
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Arouca
0
3
L
01.02.26
Pri
Nacional
Sporting CP
1
2
L
17.01.26
Pri
Nacional
GIL Vicente
1
2
L
02.01.26
Pri
Nacional
Guimaraes
1
2
L
21.12.25
Pri
Nacional
AVS
2
2
D
07.12.25
Pri
Nacional
Alverca
0
1
L
09.11.25
Pri
Nacional
Estrela
1
1
D
26.10.25
Pri
Nacional
Estoril
1
1
D
28.09.25
Pri
Nacional
SC Braga
1
0
W
13.09.25
Pri
Nacional
FC Porto
0
1
L
30.08.25
Pri
Nacional
Casa Pia
2
0
W
17.08.25
Pri
Nacional
Rio Ave
1
1
D
H2H away: Nacional
19.07.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
25.04.26
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
0
2
W
12.05.24
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
3
W
29.01.23
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
0
L
22.04.21
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
1
L
05.10.18
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
1
1
D
22.04.17
H2H
Tondela
Nacional
2
0
L