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Nacional vs SC Braga preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Nacional face SC Braga in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, with both teams struggling for form ahead of the clash.
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Nacional will host SC Braga in the Primeira Liga on Sunday at 18:00 GMT at Estadio da Madeira in Funchal.
Nacional are struggling, having lost their last five matches. Their recent results include a 1-0 defeat to Sanjoanense and a 3-2 loss to Rio Ave FC. They sit 16th in the league with 4 points from 8 games, having won 1, drawn 1, and lost 6.
SC Braga have also had a tough time recently, with only one win in their last five matches. They lost 2-1 to GIL Vicente and 3-0 to FC Copenhagen in their latest outings. Braga are currently 9th in the league, with 11 points from 8 games, including 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
In their head-to-head record, Nacional have won just 1 of their last 10 meetings with SC Braga, who have claimed 8 victories. Their last encounter ended in a 2-1 win for Braga on 28 February 2026.
The odds favour SC Braga as the bookmakers' favourites for this match. They will look to improve their form and climb the league table against a struggling Nacional side.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Match Events
All events- 90+4'Gustaf Lagerbielke
- 86'Miguel Baeza(Out: Daniel de Melo Araujo Junior)
- 86'Stavros Gavriel
- 79'Sergio Barcia
- 78'Chiheb Labidi(Out: Danel Dongmo)
- 78'N. Kader(Out: Pablo Ruan)
- 76'Bright Arrey Mbi(Out: Denis Huseinbasic)
- 68'Markus Jensen(Out: Deivison Souza Brito)
Match Statistics
All stats- 29%Possession71%
- 0.50Expected Goals (xG)1.70
- 4Shots on Target2
- 4Corners6
- 18Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
Nacional 93%Draw 7%SC Braga 0%
Nacional is most likely to win the game against SC Braga.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPrimeira Liga · Regular Season 9
- VenueEstadio da Madeira, Funchal · 5200
- RefereeBessa, Jose
- ForecastClear day, 18.16°C
Last five games
NacionalLWLLL
SC BragaWDLWL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Académico Viseu | 10 | +3 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 10 | +1 | 15 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 10 | +1 | 14 |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 10 | -4 | 14 |
| 10 | Alverca | 10 | -1 | 11 |
| 11 |  Famalicao | 10 | 0 | 10 |
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Nacional vs SC Braga: result, stats & highlights
Nacional and SC Braga finished 1-0 in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season 9) at Estadio da Madeira. Played: (your local time).
Nacional are 15th in the table on 7 points; SC Braga are 8th on 14.
Recent form: Nacional LWLLL, SC Braga WDLWL.
Head-to-head (last 10): Nacional 2 wins, 1 draws, SC Braga 7 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.