Vitoria SC vs CD Nacional, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitoria SC vs CD Nacional — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitoria SC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- CD Nacional 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 | Academico 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 Maritimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicao | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | CD Nacional | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Vitoria SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vitoria SC | CD Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #15 |
| 5 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 5 | Scored | 7 |
| 8 | Conceded | 15 |
| -3 | GD | -8 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 14% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
Vitoria SC are 14th (5 pts). CD Nacional are 15th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ 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)
Vitoria SC
| Samu | 1 G |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G |
| Alioune Ndoye | 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 wait is over. Vitoria SC get us underway at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- 5' Vitoria SC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 9' Isaac Aguiar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 14' CD Nacional is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' It’s gonna be a card for Ze Vitor.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rui Borges might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 24' Tiago Silva doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' The travelling CD Nacional supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' Vitoria SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' It’s high time Rui Borges made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Another change for CD Nacional made on 46 minute. Isaac Aguiar leaves to be changed by Dyego Sousa.
- 49' Assisted by Kaio Cesar with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nuno Santos makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 54' A quiet spell here at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques. CD Nacional seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Mendes is hanging Samu on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' 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.
- 74' 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.
- 77' The CD Nacional manager makes a substitution. Arvin Appiah departs to be replaced by Joao Aurelio.
- 78' The crowd applauds Kaio Cesar as he leaves the pitch. Dieu Michel steps in for Vitoria SC.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' Vitoria SC ring the changes. Tiago Silva has done his job and it is now time for Ze Carlos to step up.
- 88' Telmo Arcanjo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gustavo Silva on 88 minute.
- 90' Tomas Handel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Leo Santos is replacing Luis Esteves for the CD Nacional side.
- The points are shared — Vitoria SC 2-2 CD Nacional. Honours even.
Lineups
Vitoria SC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 3
- 14
- 10
- 77
- 13
- 11
- 6
- 22
- 15
- 71
Bench
- 44
- 17
- 18
- 79
- 8
- 2
- 28
- 91
- 86
Coach
Rui Borges
CD Nacional Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
99
Dudu ↓ Daniel Penha 88'
-
70
Arvin Appiah ↓ Joao Aurelio 77'
- 37
-
8
Bruno Costa ↓ Chiheb Labidi 77'
-
10
Luis Esteves ↓ Leo Santos 90'
- 22
- 38
-
23
Isaac Aguiar ↓ Dyego Sousa 46'
- 27
- 4
- 5
Bench
-
34
Leo Santos ↑ 90'
-
2
Joao Aurelio ↑ 77'
- 18
-
89
Dyego Sousa ↑ 46'
-
17
Daniel Penha ↑ 88'
- 1
- 88
- 33
-
15
Chiheb Labidi ↑ 77'
Coach
Tiago Margarido
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuchu | 2 |
| Tiago Silva | 2 |
| Isaac Aguiar | 1 |
| Alhassan Ibrahim | 1 |
| Diogo Coelho | 1 |
| Chuchu | 1 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | 1 |
| Fuki Yamada | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitoria SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
CD Nacional xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Vitoria SC or Draw
76%
Draw or CD Nacional
51%
Vitoria SC or CD Nacional
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC
| Handicap | Vitoria SC covers | Push | CD Nacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

