Nacional
Primeira Liga
FT
1
-
0
Alverca
League: Primeira Liga
Venue: Estรกdio da Madeira
Referee: M. Nogueira
Nacional
Match Timeline
Alverca
Main Prediction
Away Win
Confidence 84.9%
1X2
1X2
Away Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability Model
Home
23.5%
X
15.2%
Away
61.4%
1X
38.6%
X2
76.5%
12
84.9%
Tactical Setup
Nacional formation
4-3-3
Alverca formation
3-4-3
Nacional missing
0
Alverca missing
0
Key Squad Notes
Nacional scorers
Jesรบs Ramรญrez (14 goals), Paulinho Bรณia (4 goals), Ze Vitor (4 goals)
Nacional creators
Jose Gomes (4 assists), Liziero (4 assists), Paulinho Bรณia (2 assists)
Alverca scorers
Marezi (8 goals), Figueiredo (5 goals), Sandro Lima (5 goals)
Alverca creators
Lincoln (5 assists), Chiquinho (3 assists), Nabil Touaizi (3 assists)
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Nacional and Alverca have faced each other 2 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (84.9%)
Predicted formations: Nacional 4-3-3 / Alverca 3-4-3
H2H summary: Nacional wins 1, draws 0, Alverca wins 1
Match Analysis
Nacional approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 25 points from 29 matches. Their record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses, together with goals at 31:41, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Jesรบs Ramรญrez (14 goals), Paulinho Bรณia (4 goals), Ze Vitor (4 goals), with creative support from Jose Gomes (4 assists), Liziero (4 assists), Paulinho Bรณia (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
So far, Alverca have built a campaign that leaves them 10 in the table on 35 points from 29 matches. The record of 9 wins, 8 draws, and 12 defeats, together with a 32:47 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Marezi (8 goals), Figueiredo (5 goals), Sandro Lima (5 goals), with creative support from Lincoln (5 assists), Chiquinho (3 assists), Nabil Touaizi (3 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses points toward a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Alverca. Nacional have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Nacional expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Alverca in 3-4-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Alverca having the stronger overall control.
Statistics
Nacional
Stat
Alverca
6
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shots off Goal
2
10
Total Shots
8
0
Blocked Shots
2
6
Shots insidebox
5
4
Shots outsidebox
3
15
Fouls
15
4
Corner Kicks
8
0
Offsides
1
50%
Ball Possession
50%
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
4
Goalkeeper Saves
5
402
Total passes
394
323
Passes accurate
319
80%
Passes %
81%
1.03
expected_goals
0.47
0
goals_prevented
0
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L
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0
W
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L
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Lineups
Nacional
Formation
Alverca
1
Kaique Pereira
16
A. Nunez
33
C. Goncalves
38
Ze Vitor
5
Jose Gomes
10
Daniel Junior
15
C. Labidi
28
Liziero
27
Gabriel Veron
9
J. Ramirez
11
Paulinho Boia
31
Matheus Mendes
4
Naves
5
S. Gomez
33
B. Meupiyou
2
N. Touaizi
26
Rhaldney
18
Lincoln
12
I. James
20
Figueiredo
91
Sandro Lima
10
Chiquinho
Nacional
4-3-3
Starting XI
1
Kaique Pereira
G
16
A. Nunez
D
33
C. Goncalves
D
38
Ze Vitor
D
5
Jose Gomes
D
๐ฏ 67'
10
Daniel Junior
M
โ 63'
15
C. Labidi
M
๐จ 78'
28
Liziero
M
โ 90+3'
27
Gabriel Veron
F
โ 87'
๐จ 87'
9
J. Ramirez
F
โฝ 67'
โ 90+3'
11
Paulinho Boia
F
Substitutes
50
K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
G
2
J. Aurelio
D
โ 90+3'
19
L. Joao
F
7
Witi
F
22
F. Soares
M
โ 63'
6
Matheus Dias
M
โ 87'
30
Watts
M
26
J. Silva
M
99
Pablo Ruan
F
โ 90+3'
Alverca
3-4-3
Starting XI
31
Matheus Mendes
G
4
Naves
D
5
S. Gomez
D
33
B. Meupiyou
D
2
N. Touaizi
M
26
Rhaldney
M
โ 46'
๐จ 38'
18
Lincoln
M
โ 75'
12
I. James
M
20
Figueiredo
F
โ 75'
91
Sandro Lima
F
โ 75'
10
Chiquinho
F
โ 88'
Substitutes
1
Mateus Oliveira
G
9
Marezi
F
โ 75'
19
M. Clairicia
F
โ 75'
82
D. Spencer
D
11
C. Nuozzi
F
14
S. Baseya
D
17
V. Moreira
M
โ 75'
6
D. Gui
M
โ 46'
35
Z. Kassary
M
โ 88'
Head to Head
Nacional vs Alverca
2 matches
18.04.2026
Nacional 1 - 0 Alverca
FT
Primeira Liga
07.12.2025
Alverca 1 - 0 Nacional
FT
Primeira Liga