Boavista FC vs CD Nacional, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Boavista FC vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI.
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- CD Nacional 34 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pedro Ribeiro
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Fabio Oliveira Melo
- Referee Carlos Macedo
- Referee Carlos Campos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | CD Nacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Portimonense SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | CD Tondela | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Boavista FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jan | FC Famalicão | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Nacional
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
3/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Boavista FC vs CD Nacional — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI. Boavista FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pedrao, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Boavista FC and CD Nacional are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CD Nacional that had 266 games and scored 106 goals.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Boavista FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pedrao.
- 40' Boavista FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 42' A stunning finish from Nuno Santos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 47' It looks like no one’s ball. Boavista FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 52 minutes.
- 57' Bryan Rochez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 62' CD Nacional is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' A change in the CD Nacional ranks — Vincent Thill exits the field as Joao Camacho enters on 63.
- 65' Cristian Devenish makes way for Jorge Benguche at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Boavista FC.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jesualdo Ferreira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' Kenji Gorre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Javi Garcia argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 78' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' Larry Azouni has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
- 80' It is a substitution in CD Nacional team. Kenji Gorre is replaced by Marco Matias on 80 minute.
- 83' Boavista FC ring the changes. Yusupha Njie has done his job and it is now time for Yanis Hamache to step up.
- 88' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Riccardo Piscitelli on 90 minutes.
- 90' CD Nacional ring the changes. Larry Azouni has done his job and it is now time for Alhassan Ibrahim to step up.
- Boavista FC will have plenty to reflect on. CD Nacional were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Boavista FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 17
- 19
-
11
Yusupha Njie ↓ Yanis Hamache 83'
- 8
- 30
- 7
- 42
Bench
- 1
- 2
-
25
Yanis Hamache ↑ 83'
- 21
- 22
- 24
-
9
Jorge Benguche ↑ 65'
- 4
- 27
Coach
Jesualdo Ferreira
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
45
Vincent Thill ↓ Joao Camacho 63'
- 1
- 33
- 17
-
5
Larry Azouni ↓ Alhassan Ibrahim 90'
-
88
Chico Ramos ↓ Julio 90'
-
11
Kenji Gorre ↓ Marco Matias 80'
- 22
-
35
Bryan Rochez ↓ Pedro Mendes 63'
- 55
Bench
-
9
Marco Matias ↑ 80'
- 10
-
6
Alhassan Ibrahim ↑ 90'
-
7
Joao Camacho ↑ 63'
- 23
-
44
Julio ↑ 90'
-
19
Pedro Mendes ↑ 63'
- 27
- 24
Coach
Vitor Vinha
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Sauerbeck | 2 |
| Fabio Espinho | 1 |
| Joao Camacho | 1 |
| Brayan Riascos | 1 |
| Joao Victor | 1 |
| Ricardo Mangas | 1 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Joel Tagueu | 1 |
Head to Head
Boavista FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
Boavista FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Boavista FC or CD Nacional 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Nacional win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Boavista FC or Draw
67%
Draw or CD Nacional
65%
Boavista FC or CD Nacional
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Nacional win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.3%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Boavista FC
| Handicap | Boavista FC covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

