Primeira Liga
Match Analysis
Sporting CP
Nacional
Sporting CP
W
W
D
W
W
W
Nacional
W
D
L
D
D
D
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | Nacional | 2 - 1 | February 1, 2026 |
| Nacional | Sporting CP | 1 - 4 | August 23, 2025 |
| Sporting CP | Nacional | 2 - 0 | January 25, 2025 |
| Sporting CP | Nacional | 3 - 1 | October 29, 2024 |
| Nacional | Sporting CP | 1 - 6 | August 17, 2024 |
| Sporting CP | Nacional | 2 - 0 | May 1, 2021 |
Sporting CP Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 26 | Home | Alverca | 3 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 14, 26 | Home | Guimaraes | 3 - 2 | Win |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Estrela | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Jul 31, 26 | Home | Nottingham Forest | 4 - 1 | Win |
| Jul 25, 26 | Home | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 20, 26 | Home | Strasbourg | 7 - 0 | Win |
Nacional Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 26 | Home | Estoril | 2 - 0 | Win |
| Aug 10, 26 | Away | Santa Clara | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Jul 23, 26 | Away | Estrela | 2 - 0 | Loss |
| Jul 22, 26 | Home | Leganes | 0 - 0 | Draw |
| Jul 19, 26 | Away | Tondela | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Jul 18, 26 | Home | Leixoes | 3 - 3 | Draw |
Primeira Liga Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nacional | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 50.91% likelihood that both Sporting CP and Nacional will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Sporting CP to win
This prediction indicates that Sporting CP has a 70.25% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 18.50 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 71.37% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 68.52% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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