Round 17
CD Nacional vs. FC Porto
Estadio da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal.
03.01.25 at 21:00
CD Nacional will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio da Madeira in the 17th round of the Primeira Liga. CD Nacional are 15th in the league standings with 13 points accumulated, while FC Porto are second with 40 points accumulated and are level with first-placed Sporting CP.
Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between CD Nacional vs. FC Porto, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!CD Nacional
Formation: LDLWL
CD Nacional concluded 2024 on a negative note, but to simplify their situation, they had a disastrous run in December where they managed just one win in their last five matches (D1, L3).
In their most recent match, it seemed they were headed for a share of the spoils against Rio Ave away from home. However, Clayton's strike from the spot in the 73rd minute derailed such plans as they lost 2-1. This extended their winless run in the league to three matches while leaving them one point ahead of the drop zone in the league standings.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Encarnacao; Garcia, Ulisses, Santos, Gomes; Soumare, Esteves; Aurelio, Costa, Dudu; Isaac
FC Porto
Form: WWWDW
FC Porto was leaning on the hope that Sporting CP and Benfica would cancel each other in a draw, and that meant they'll would get to end 2024 at the top of the standings. However, things didn't go according to plan for Vitor Bruno and Co as they slipped down to second place on Sunday.
Samu Omorodin Aghehowa increased his goal tally to 13 from 13 appearances this season as he scored a brace in a 4-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened Boavista on Saturday. The Dragons are currently on a three-match winning streak and have avoided defeat in their last five matches with a 1-1 draw against Famalicao on December 7th, being an exception.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Costa; Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Galeno; Sousa, Eustaquio; Vieira, Mora, Pepe; Aghehowa
Match Facts
- CD Nacional has conceded two or more goals in three of their last seven home matches in the Primeira Liga.
- FC Porto has won each of their last four matches across all competitions by two or more goals.
- CD Nacional is currently on a ten-match losing streak against FC Porto.
- FC Porto has covered the Asian handicap -1.5 in eight of their last ten matches against CD Nacional across all competitions.
Head-To-Head
In the last 39 meetings, CD Nacional has won 6 times, FC Porto has won 28 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 87-29 in favor of FC Porto.
History of Head-to-Heads
Liga Portugal 2025/2026
Nacional
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
Nacional
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
FC Porto
Club Friendlies 2024
Nacional
Primeira Liga 2020/2021
FC Porto
Nacional Latest Games
Nacional 
Nacional
Benfica
Nacional
Famalicao
Nacional
Moreirense
Nacional
Arouca
Nacional
Nacional
FC Porto Latest Games
FC Porto 
FC Porto
Estoril
Nice
FC Porto
FC Porto
Braga
FC Porto
FC Porto
Benfica
Red Star Belgrade
Expert Betting Tips
FC Porto has been in impressive form lately and taking a look at their opponents in this impending encounter, I'm expecting a one-sided affair where the visitors will come out on top.
The Dragons are currently on a three match winning streak in the Primeira Liga, and when you look at those matches, you'll probably notice that they've yet to concede a goal and most importantly have covered the Asian handicap -1.5 in each of those matches and this is why I'm backing them up in this market.
- Asian Handicap - FC Porto -1.5 for 1.95
- Both Teams To Score - No for 1.75
- FC Porto & Under 3.5 for 2.00
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