CD Nacional vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CD Nacional vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.
- CD Nacional 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anzhony Rodrigues
- Referee Nuno Pereira
- Referee Carlos Taborda Xistra
- Referee Nelson Moniz
- Referee Rui Costa
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | CD Aves | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Mar | CS Marítimo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Portimonense SC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | CD Nacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | CD Aves | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Rio Ave FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | GD Chaves | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Boavista FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CD Nacional | Sporting Clube de Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #2 |
| 1 | Points | 4 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 2 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
CD Nacional are 14th (1 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Nacional
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/3
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Sporting Clube de Portugal get us underway at Estadio da Madeira.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aleksandar Palocevic suffering a number of foals already.
- 7' Sporting Clube de Portugal player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 12' 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.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Nacional in their trying to find a way past Sporting Clube de Portugal's compact .
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. CD Nacional must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' Marcos Acuna, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' CD Nacional are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Portugal's shape.
- 42' Sebastian Coates has been relatively quiet despite scoring 32 goals in his last 505 appearances.
- 47' Miguel Luis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Nemanja Gudelj was booked on 55.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Witi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Avto Ebralidze on 62 minute.
- 62' What composure from Luiz Phellype! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 62' A moment of madness from Julio on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CD Nacional will be frustrated.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jovane Cabral on 65.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' Okacha Hamzaoui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Camacho at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Sporting Clube de Portugal are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Another change for CD Nacional made on 81 minute. Filipe Ferreira leaves to be changed by Brayan Riascos.
- 82' Time for substitution for Sporting Clube de Portugal. Jovane Cabral is replaced by Jefferson.
- 85' Sporting Clube de Portugal make a change. Nemanja Gudelj trudges off to be replaced by Miguel Luis on 85 minutes.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Witi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The crowd applauds Abdoulay Diaby as he leaves the pitch. Chico Geraldes steps in for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- CD Nacional will have plenty to reflect on. Sporting Clube de Portugal were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Avto Ebralidze ↓ Witi 62'
- 12
- 13
- 2
-
19
Joao Camacho ↓ Okacha Hamzaoui 75'
- 80
- 44
- 26
- 35
- 33
- 20
Bench
- 6
-
23
Witi ↑ 62'
- 1
-
18
Brayan Riascos ↑ 81'
- 10
-
9
Okacha Hamzaoui ↑ 75'
- 77
Coach
Costinha
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 8
-
23
Abdoulay Diaby ↓ Chico Geraldes 90'
- 13
- 19
- 22
-
86
Nemanja Gudelj ↓ Miguel Luis 85'
-
77
Jovane Cabral ↓ Jefferson 82'
- 29
- 98
Bench
- 3
-
24
Chico Geraldes ↑ 90'
- 76
-
90
Miguel Luis ↑ 85'
- 81
-
5
Jefferson ↑ 82'
- 54
Coach
Marcel Keizer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Trincao | 3 |
| Jovane Cabral | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Nigel Thomas | 1 |
| Joao Camacho | 1 |
| Joao Simoes | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Nacional Form
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2019-04-19
CD Nacional
0–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2019-04-13
CD Aves
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2019-04-07
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Rio Ave FC
W
2019-03-30
GD Chaves
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2019-03-15
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
CD Santa Clara
W
2019-03-09
Boavista FC
1–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.98
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.52
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
50%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
71%
CD Nacional or Sporting Clube de Portugal
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
3.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 14% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 18% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 14% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

