FC Porto vs CD Nacional, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Porto vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio Do Dragao.
- FC Porto 7 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- CD Nacional 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vasco Santos
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Joao Borlido Matos
- Referee Rui Costa
- Referee Joao Bessa Silva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | CD Nacional | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Jan | CD Aves | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Galatasaray SK | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Dec | Portimonense SC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | FC Porto | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | GD Chaves | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–5 | L |
| 09 Dec | Boavista FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | CD Aves | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Porto | CD Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #15 |
| 21 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 7 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 18 | Scored | 7 |
| 3 | Conceded | 15 |
| +15 | GD | -8 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 100% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
13%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
14%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
FC Porto are 1st (21 pts). CD Nacional are 15th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Porto
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
CD Nacional
| Liziero | 1 G | 1 A |
| Leo Santos | 1 G | |
| Miguel Baeza | 1 G | |
| Ze Vitor | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FC Porto kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Brayan Riascos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Nacional is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Porto that had 497 games and scored 708 goals.
- 30' 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.
- 32' Yacine Brahimi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 36' The whistle greets Daniel as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Franca.
- 38' Brilliant from the ! Tiquinho makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 38.
- 40' Goal! Bryan Rochez scores his 20 goal in 271 matches.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' FC Porto have won 708 goals from 497 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' A change in the CD Nacional ranks — Lazar Rosic exits the field as Diogo Coelho enters on 55.
- 57' Assisted by Jesus Manuel Corona with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yacine Brahimi makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 60' The FC Porto bench stirs into life. Yacine Brahimi is withdrawn and Adrian gets his opportunity.
- 65' CD Nacional is showing some good football. However, CD Nacional are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergio Conceicao might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' The FC Porto bench stirs into life. Tiquinho is withdrawn and Oliver Torres gets his opportunity.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jota, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Do Dragao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' Brayan Riascos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jota on 82 minute.
- 87' FC Porto are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' It is a substitution in FC Porto team. Moussa Marega is replaced by Fernando on 89 minute.
- Another three points for FC Porto.
Lineups
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 16
- 17
- 19
- 1
- 13
-
8
Yacine Brahimi ↓ Adrian 60'
- 22
-
29
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Oliver Torres 76'
-
11
Moussa Marega ↓ Fernando 89'
Bench
-
20
Adrian ↑ 60'
- 26
-
10
Oliver Torres ↑ 76'
- 27
- 7
- 4
-
37
Fernando ↑ 89'
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Daniel ↓ Lucas Franca 36'
- 2
- 19
-
8
Jota ↓ Brayan Riascos 82'
- 80
- 22
- 23
- 44
- 26
- 35
-
33
Lazar Rosic ↓ Diogo Coelho 55'
Bench
-
96
Lucas Franca ↑ 36'
- 11
-
4
Diogo Coelho ↑ 55'
-
18
Brayan Riascos ↑ 82'
- 10
- 88
- 9
Coach
Costinha
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Marega | 2 |
| Yacine Brahimi | 2 |
| Jesus Manuel Corona | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
| Oliver Torres | 1 |
| Sergio Oliveira | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Dudu | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Porto Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.92
FC Porto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + FC Porto to win 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
FC Porto or Draw
92%
Draw or CD Nacional
20%
FC Porto or CD Nacional
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
9.5%
4 – 0
9%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
7%
5 – 0
7%
2 – 1
5.7%
5 – 1
5.5%
6 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4%
6 – 1
3.7%
1 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Porto
| Handicap | FC Porto covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| -2 | 56% | 18% | 25% |
| -1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| -1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| -0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.