CD Nacional vs FC Porto, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Nacional vs FC Porto — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.
- CD Nacional 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Porto 7 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Referee Nuno Eiras
- Referee Artur Soares Dias
- Referee Tiago Costa
- Referee
6 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Apr | Portimonense SC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 19 Mar | Gil Vicente FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | CS Marítimo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | FC Paços de Ferreira | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | CD Nacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | CD Tondela | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Portimonense SC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CD Nacional | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #1 |
| 4 | Points | 21 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 0 |
| 7 | Scored | 18 |
| 15 | Conceded | 3 |
| -8 | GD | +15 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 14% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
13%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
57%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
CD Nacional are 15th (4 pts). FC Porto are 1st (21 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
FC Porto
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/–
■ 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 |
FC Porto
| Gabriel Veiga | 4 G | 3 A |
| Andre Silva | 3 G | 2 A |
| Borja Sainz | 3 G | |
| William da Silva | 2 G | 2 A |
| Nehuen Perez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CD Nacional launch into their encounter with FC Porto.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' CD Nacional are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Porto backline.
- 15' Kenji Gorre is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marco Matias at the 15 minute mark.
- 20' FC Porto is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mehdi Taremi on 20.
- 25' Eber Bessa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 69 appearances.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marko Grujic made 469 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Romario Baro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Porto so far.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sergio Conceicao will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' Poor challenge from Joao Camacho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Manuel Machado might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for CD Nacional. Kenji Gorre will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' FC Porto are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' Another change for CD Nacional made on 66 minute. Eber Bessa leaves to be changed by Ruben Micael.
- 71' FC Porto are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' The crowd applauds Jesus Manuel Corona as he leaves the pitch. Moussa Marega steps in for FC Porto.
- 73' The crowd applauds Sergio Oliveira as he leaves the pitch. Toni Martinez steps in for FC Porto.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Nanu gets the nod from FC Porto. He replaces Zaidu Sanusi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' FC Porto player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' Joao Camacho, a Portugal , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' Diogo Leite has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Diaz on 87 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Mabrouk Rouai argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Porto to claim maximum points.
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
-
9
Marco Matias ↓ Kenji Gorre 15'
- 33
- 85
-
5
Larry Azouni ↓ Nuno Borges 87'
-
20
Eber Bessa ↓ Ruben Micael 66'
- 6
-
7
Joao Camacho ↓ Bryan Rochez 66'
- 94
- 27
Bench
- 1
- 17
-
14
Ruben Micael ↑ 66'
-
11
Kenji Gorre ↑ 15'
- 22
- 44
-
35
Bryan Rochez ↑ 66'
-
55
Nuno Borges ↑ 87'
-
80
Mabrouk Rouai ↑ 87'
Coach
Manuel Machado
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 19
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↓ Toni Martinez 73'
- 3
-
9
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Romario Baro 73'
- 8
-
7
Luis Diaz ↓ Diogo Leite 87'
- 18
- 1
-
12
Zaidu Sanusi ↓ Nanu 80'
Bench
-
11
Moussa Marega ↑ 72'
-
4
Diogo Leite ↑ 87'
-
31
Nanu ↑ 80'
-
29
Toni Martinez ↑ 73'
- 99
-
21
Romario Baro ↑ 73'
- 30
- 23
- 85
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yacine Brahimi | 2 |
| Moussa Marega | 2 |
| Dudu | 1 |
| Ze Vitor | 1 |
| Moura | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Samu Omorodion | 1 |
| Bryan Rochez | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Nacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.34
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.06
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
FC Porto to win 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
21%
Draw or FC Porto
92%
CD Nacional or FC Porto
87%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
15.9%
0 – 3
15.6%
0 – 4
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 5
7.2%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 4
4.2%
1 – 1
3.8%
0 – 6
3.8%
1 – 5
2.7%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -0.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| +0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| +1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +2 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| +2.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
71%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.