CD Nacional vs FC Paços de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Nacional vs FC Paços de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.
- CD Nacional 6 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Paços de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nuno Pereira
- Referee Pedro Felisberto
- Referee Hugo Coelho
- Referee Ricardo Baixinho
- Referee Nuno Miguel Serrano Almeida
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 6 | 14 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | FC Arouca | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Academico de Viseu FC | 6 | 8 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | CS Maritimo | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 6 | 5 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 6 | 4 |
| 14 | FC Famalicao | 6 | 4 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | CD Nacional | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | GD Estoril Praia | 6 | 2 |
| 18 | Casa Pia AC | 6 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | SC Farense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Boavista FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 May | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | CD Nacional | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Vitoria SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jul | Gil Vicente FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Nacional
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ 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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. CD Nacional is hosting FC Pacos de Ferreira for another epic battle.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 7' CD Nacional player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 12' Oleg Reabciuk has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' Portugal international Helder has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 21' Kenji Gorre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' FC Pacos de Ferreira have won 155 goals from 136 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Joao Amaral. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. CD Nacional must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' A quiet spell here at Estadio da Madeira. FC Pacos de Ferreira seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Another change for CD Nacional made on 46 minute. Nuno Borges leaves to be changed by Larry Azouni.
- 51' CD Nacional currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Simoes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' What a strike from Brayan Riascos! The score is 1-0.
- 60' Joao Amaral makes way for Helder at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Pacos de Ferreira.
- 65' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Nacional is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' A change in the FC Pacos de Ferreira ranks — Bruno Costa exits the field as Dor Jan enters on 69.
- 74' What an equalizer from Stephen Eustaquio!
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Joao Victor. He replaces Kenji Gorre on 78 minute.
- 83' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CD Nacional needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' Adriano Castanheira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luther Singh on 84 minute.
- 88' Gergely Bobal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruben Micael on 88 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Witi argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 45
-
14
Ruben Micael C ↓ Gergely Bobal 88'
-
11
Kenji Gorre ↓ Joao Victor 78'
- 13
- 7
- 23
- 94
-
55
Nuno Borges ↓ Larry Azouni 46'
- 27
Bench
- 1
-
5
Larry Azouni ↑ 46'
-
6
Alhassan Ibrahim ↑ 46'
- 44
- 35
- 80
-
12
Gergely Bobal ↑ 88'
- 8
-
77
Joao Victor ↑ 78'
Coach
Carlos Simoes
FC Paços de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 44
-
22
Luiz Carlos ↓ Lamine Diaby 69'
- 2
- 99
- 46
-
11
Luther Singh ↓ Ze Uilton 84'
-
77
Joao Amaral ↓ Helder 60'
-
10
Bruno Costa ↓ Dor Jan 69'
- 5
- 29
Bench
- 31
-
9
Ze Uilton ↑ 84'
-
24
Lamine Diaby ↑ 69'
-
7
Helder ↑ 60'
- 23
-
18
Dor Jan ↑ 69'
- 26
-
17
Adriano Castanheira ↑ 84'
- 6
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luther Singh | 2 |
| Brayan Riascos | 1 |
| Stephen Eustaquio | 1 |
| Bryan Rochez | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Nacional Form
FC Paços de Ferreira Form
2020-10-24
CD Nacional
1–1
FC Paços de Ferreira
D
2020-10-18
FC Paços de Ferreira
2–1
CD Santa Clara
W
2020-10-02
Vitoria SC
1–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
L
2020-09-27
FC Paços de Ferreira
0–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2020-09-21
Portimonense SC
1–1
FC Paços de Ferreira
D
2020-07-24
Gil Vicente FC
3–3
FC Paços de Ferreira
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
FC Paços de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
CD Nacional or FC Paços de Ferreira 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Paços de Ferreira
60%
CD Nacional or FC Paços de Ferreira
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | FC Paços de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FC Paços de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

