CD Nacional vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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CD Nacional vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.
- CD Nacional 34 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Helder Malheiro
- Referee Anzhony Rodrigues
- Referee Goncalo Freire
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | SC Farense | H | 2–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | CD Nacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | AS Roma | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | AS Roma | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | FC Porto | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| CD Nacional | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #4 |
| 34 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 7 / 18 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 64 |
| 45 | Conceded | 36 |
| -8 | GD | +28 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 26% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
CD Nacional are 14th (34 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts).
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
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' CD Nacional have kicked off against Sporting Clube de Braga. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Luxembourg international Vincent Thill has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Sporting Clube de Braga is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Magnificent from Fransergio! That is 19 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 29' What a moment for Abel Ruiz! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
- 34' Vitor Oliveira has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CD Nacional side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Fresh legs for CD Nacional! Ruben Micael comes on to replace Larry Azouni.
- 51' Sporting Clube de Braga are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Pedrao. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' Bruno Rodrigues, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 69' Brayan Riascos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
- 69' Nicolas Gaitan is replacing Lucas Piazon for the Sporting Clube de Braga side.
- 70' Bryan Rochez gets the nod from CD Nacional. He replaces Kenji Gorre and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' A tactical swap from CD Nacional — Witi on, Vincent Thill off on 74 minutes.
- 79' 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.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Eber Bessa. He replaces Brayan Riascos on 83 minute.
- 84' The Sporting Clube de Braga bench stirs into life. Bruno Rodrigues is withdrawn and Rolando gets his opportunity.
- 89' Sporting Clube de Braga make a change. Abel Ruiz trudges off to be replaced by Vitor Oliveira on 89 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
45
Vincent Thill ↓ Witi 74'
- 1
- 33
- 17
-
5
Larry Azouni ↓ Ruben Micael 46'
-
88
Chico Ramos ↓ Pedro Mendes 83'
-
11
Kenji Gorre ↓ Bryan Rochez 70'
- 22
-
94
Brayan Riascos ↓ Pedro Mendes 83'
- 55
Bench
- 30
-
14
Ruben Micael ↑ 46'
-
20
Eber Bessa ↑ 83'
- 6
-
23
Witi ↑ 74'
- 44
-
35
Bryan Rochez ↑ 70'
-
19
Pedro Mendes ↑ 83'
- 27
Coach
Vitor Vinha
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Lucas Piazon ↓ Nicolas Gaitan 69'
- 90
-
9
Abel Ruiz ↓ Vitor Oliveira 89'
- 26
- 3
- 1
- 47
- 27
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↓ Andre Horta 69'
- 8
-
86
Bruno Rodrigues ↓ Rolando 84'
Bench
-
6
Rolando ↑ 84'
-
15
Andre Horta ↑ 69'
- 12
- 7
- 22
-
10
Nicolas Gaitan ↑ 69'
- 2
- 71
-
99
Vitor Oliveira ↑ 89'
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Horta | 3 |
| Bryan Rochez | 2 |
| Dyego Sousa | 2 |
| Ricardo Horta | 2 |
| Iuri Medeiros | 2 |
| Fransergio | 2 |
| Dyego Sousa | 2 |
| Bryan Rochez | 2 |
Head to Head
CD Nacional Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2021-02-28
CD Nacional
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-02-25
AS Roma
3–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2021-02-21
Sporting Clube de Braga
4–2
CD Tondela
W
2021-02-18
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–2
AS Roma
L
2021-02-14
CD Santa Clara
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-02-07
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–2
FC Porto
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
51%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
75%
CD Nacional or Sporting Clube de Braga
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.