CD Nacional vs CD Santa Clara, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Nacional vs CD Santa Clara — Primeira Liga .
- CD Nacional 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- CD Santa Clara 7 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nuno Eiras
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Jorge Fernandes
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Joel Ricardo Silva Vale
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Académico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | CD Feirense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Aug | Vitoria FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | Moreirense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | CD Nacional | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Boavista FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | Portimonense SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Aug | CS Marítimo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| CD Nacional | CD Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #4 |
| 4 | Points | 15 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 0 |
| 7 | Scored | 11 |
| 15 | Conceded | 4 |
| -8 | GD | +7 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 2.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
57%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Nacional are 15th (4 pts). CD Santa Clara are 4th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Nacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/6
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CD Nacional
| Liziero | 1 G | 1 A |
| Leo Santos | 1 G | |
| Miguel Baeza | 1 G | |
| Ze Vitor | 1 G |
CD Santa Clara
| Goncalo Paciencia | 5 G | 1 A |
| Brenner | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: CD Nacional gets underway.
- 4' CD Santa Clara is taking the lead after the goal scored by Fernando on 4.
- 9' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CD Santa Clara winning 0% of all matches.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CD Nacional side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' 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.
- 26' The supporters are chanting for Aleksandar Palocevic. He replaces Alhassan Ibrahim on 26 minute.
- 28' Patrick Vieira is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' CD Nacional is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' Alfredo Stephens is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for CD Nacional tonight.
- 43' CD Nacional currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CD Nacional that had 271 games and scored 112 goals.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' A quiet spell here at . CD Nacional seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' CD Nacional manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Giorgi Arabidze is hanging Jota on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' What a moment for Osamah Jabbar! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 76' Magnificent from Denis Pineda! That is 2 goals in 316 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' A moment of madness from Julio on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CD Nacional will be frustrated.
- 84' Pedro Pacheco has so much to prove this time. He replaces Osamah Jabbar on 84 minute.
- 88' The referee shows CD Santa Clara player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' The CD Santa Clara manager makes a substitution. Alfredo Stephens departs to be replaced by Minhoca.
- It finishes all square. CD Nacional and CD Santa Clara share the spoils 0-3.
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 96
- 11
- 6
- 2
-
8
Jota C ↓ Giorgi Arabidze 66'
- 80
- 22
- 23
- 44
- 37
- 35
Bench
- 4
- 5
- 1
-
26
Aleksandar Palocevic ↑ 26'
- 18
-
7
Giorgi Arabidze ↑ 66'
- 9
Coach
Costinha
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
21
Martin Chrien ↓ Bruno Lamas 66'
- 3
-
6
Osamah Rashid ↓ Pedro Pacheco 84'
- 93
- 99
- 11
-
18
Alfredo Stephens ↓ Minhoca 90'
- 91
- 27
- 24
Bench
- 2
-
8
Pedro Pacheco ↑ 84'
- 17
-
20
Bruno Lamas ↑ 66'
-
10
Minhoca ↑ 90'
- 70
- 96
Coach
João Henriques
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Osamah Rashid | 2 |
| Rui Costa | 2 |
| Carlos | 2 |
| Goncalo Paciencia | 2 |
| Kenji Gorre | 1 |
| Miguel Baeza | 1 |
| Mikel Villanueva | 1 |
| Fernando | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Nacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.41
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.6
CD Santa Clara xG
I would bet for:
CD Santa Clara to win 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Santa Clara win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
31%
Draw or CD Santa Clara
87%
CD Nacional or CD Santa Clara
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Santa Clara win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
16.6%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
13%
0 – 4
9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 1
5.6%
0 – 5
4.7%
1 – 4
3.9%
0 – 6
2.1%
1 – 5
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | CD Santa Clara covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| +1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +2 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| +2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
66%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.