Sporting Lisbon will draw swords with Nacional Madeira in the 19th round of the Liga Portugal at Jose Alvalade Stadium on Saturday, 25 January 2025. View our free Sporting Lisbon vs Nacional predictions below.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Nacional predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were amongst the goals in three of the last four clashes between Sporting Lisbon and Nacional Madeira.
- Nacional Madeira opened the scoring in four of their last six matches.
- Sporting Lisbon are undefeated in the last 22 clashes between these outfits.
- Victor Gyokeres was on the scoresheet in the last two meetings between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Sporting Lisbon 3-1 Nacional
Sporting Lisbon have won seven consecutive encounters between these teams and are unbeaten in their last 22 clashes with Nacional. This will likely be business as usual for the hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sporting Lisbon are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
- AWAY: 16/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nacional Madeira have been one of the worst travellers in the Portuguese top flight this season. They are still hunting for their first away win of the season after drawing three and losing six of their nine matches on the road.
In contrast, Sporting Lisbon have won seven of eight fine games so far, scoring 19 times in the process. They are leading the standings ahead of their clash with 13th-placed Nacional.
Bearing that in mind, Sporting Lisbon are the expected winners at 1/7 (1.14). Teams with these odds generally have an 87.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Nacional drew first blood in four of their last six games. On that note, Nacional to score first has an appealing look at 9/2 (5.50). That one has an 18.2% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Sporting Lisbon came out on top the last seven times these teams squared off against each other. They are also undefeated in the last 22 meetings between these outfits, stretching back to February 2011 (W16, D6).
Portugal League Cup 29/10/24
Sporting
Nacional
Portugal Primeira Liga 17/08/24
Nacional
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/05/21
Sporting
Nacional
Portugal Primeira Liga 08/01/21
Nacional
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/19
Nacional
Sporting
Sporting Lisbon preview: A fair few absentees
The injury to Jeremiah Juste in the UEFA Champions League defeat to Leipzig means the Dutch defender will join Pedro Goncalves, Nuno Santos, and Matheus Reis on the sidelines for Rui Borges' side this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Araujo, Inacio, Diomande, Fresneda, Catamo, Hjulmand, Debast, Quenda, Harder & Gyokeres.
UEFA Champions League 11/02/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
3
Sporting
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/02/25
D
FC Porto
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/02/25
W
SC Farense
1
Sporting
3
UEFA Champions League 29/01/25
D
Bologna
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/01/25
W
Nacional
0
Sporting
2
Nacional preview: Eyeing their first away win of the season
Brazilian forward Isaac has joined defender Miguel Baeza on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Sunday's home victory over AVS – Futebol SAD.
Predicted lineup: Franca (GK), Garcia, Ulisses, Vitor, Gomes, Soumare, Esteves, Dudu, Penha, Costa & Tagueu.
Portugal Primeira Liga 09/02/25
W
SC Farense
0
Nacional
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/02/25
L
Arouca
2
Nacional
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/01/25
L
Sporting
2
Nacional
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/01/25
W
AVS
1
Nacional
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/01/25
W
FC Porto
0
Nacional
2
Player to watch: Victor Gyokeres
Victor Gyokeres has an excellent track record against Nacional, having scored four times in the last two clashes between these teams. The Swedish forward has scored in five consecutive appearances and will look to extend his scoring streak to six games this weekend.