Moreirense FC vs CD Nacional, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Moreirense FC vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- CD Nacional 34 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | CD Nacional | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | Vitória SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | FC Porto | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Apr | CD Tondela | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Moreirense FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | CD Tondela | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | CD Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #14 |
| 43 | Points | 34 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 18 |
| 37 | Scored | 37 |
| 49 | Conceded | 45 |
| -12 | GD | -8 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 35% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). CD Nacional are 14th (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Nacional
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
3/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas as Moreirense FC face off against CD Nacional in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Ruben Freitas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CD Nacional so far.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Moreirense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 16' Moreirense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 16.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pedro Mendes on 18 minutes.
- 19' It’s a booking for CD Nacional player. Pedro Mendes gets a Yellow card.
- 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Pedrao has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 32' CD Nacional have won 106 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Moreirense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Nacional backline.
- 42' CD Nacional has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 43' GOAL! Filipe Soares scores on 43.
- 44' Goncalo Franco picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Moreirense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ibrahima Camara is hanging David Simao on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The 34-year-old Eber Bessa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' That is a Yellow card for CD Nacional. Larry Azouni will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and CD Nacional are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' The Moreirense FC bench stirs into life. Walterson is withdrawn and Jefferson Galego gets his opportunity.
- 62' GOAL! Nahuel Ferraresi fires home to make it 1-2!
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Eber Bessa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vladan Danilovic.
- 71' The crowd applauds Felipe Pires as he leaves the pitch. Yan Santos steps in for Moreirense FC.
- 73' Ruben Micael is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julio at the 73 minute mark.
- 74' Bryan Rochez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 78' Andre Luis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 81' Andre Luis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 83' Moreirense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Soares is hanging Rafael Martins on the field on 83 minute.
- 86' Fresh legs for CD Nacional! Vincent Koziello comes on to replace Vladan Danilovic.
- 90' CD Nacional make a change. Ruben Freitas trudges off to be replaced by Dudu Dudu on 90 minutes.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Felipe Pires ↓ Yan Santos 71'
-
22
David Simao ↓ Ibrahima Camara 46'
-
21
Filipe Soares ↓ Andre Luis 61'
- 23
- 3
- 5
- 4
-
77
Walterson ↓ Jefferson Galego 61'
- 1
- 88
-
99
Rafael Martins ↓ Alex Soares 83'
Bench
-
17
Yan Santos ↑ 71'
- 25
-
12
Andre Luis ↑ 61'
- 13
-
8
Ibrahima Camara ↑ 46'
- 36
- 19
-
26
Alex Soares ↑ 83'
-
33
Jefferson Galego ↑ 61'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 17
- 85
- 5
-
20
Eber Bessa ↓ Bryan Rochez 73'
-
44
Julio ↓ Ruben Micael 73'
- 94
-
19
Pedro Mendes ↓ Joao Camacho 46'
- 8
-
27
Ruben Freitas ↓ Dudu Dudu 90'
Bench
-
10
Vincent Koziello ↑ 86'
- 1
- 33
-
14
Ruben Micael ↑ 73'
- 11
-
7
Joao Camacho ↑ 46'
- 23
-
35
Bryan Rochez ↑ 73'
-
99
Dudu Dudu ↑ 90'
Coach
Manuel Machado
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chiquinho | 2 |
| Okacha Hamzaoui | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 1 |
| Bryan Rochez | 1 |
| Pedro Nuno | 1 |
| Jose Gomes | 1 |
| Witi | 1 |
| Yan Maranhao | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or CD Nacional
51%
Moreirense FC or CD Nacional
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Nacional win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

