Main prediction: Sporting Clube de Portugal to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 9.5 corners
The Liga Portugal 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Sporting and Nacional da Madeira meet again this 05/09, at 20:30, at Estádio José Alvalade. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Sporting have won 3 time(s). Nacional da Madeira have won 2. Sporting are the favourites with a 76.34% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira.
Prediction for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Sporting Win
Overview Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Sporting are favourites, with a 76.34% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.31. Sporting Clube de Portugal's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Clube Desportivo Nacional win are 18.182 and a draw is 7.86.
In the Liga Portugal, Sporting have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Luis Suárez as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Nacional da Madeira have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, and Igor Matheus Liziero Pereira as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sporting and Nacional da Madeira
In 27 clashes, Sporting have the advantage over Nacional da Madeira: 19 win(s) against 1 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 01/02/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Sporting won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Sporting: current form
Sporting are in great form in the Liga Portugal: a 75% win rate and 2.5 points per match in 4 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Portuguese League:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
12 goals scored (3 per match)
Top scorer: Luis Suárez (3 goal(s))
Nacional da Madeira: current form
For the visitors, Nacional da Madeira have played 4 match(es) in the Primeira Liga.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Igor Matheus Liziero Pereira (1 goal(s))
Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira key players
In the Liga Portugal, Luis Suárez carries Sporting Clube de Portugal's attack with 3 goal(s).
The playmaker is Geny Catamo, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Luis Suárez has 28 goal(s).
On the other side, Igor Matheus Liziero Pereira is the name that frightens the most for The White-and-Blacks with 1 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Williams Kokolo leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jesús Ramírez has accumulated 18 goal(s).
Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira statistics in the Liga Portugal
Sporting have an average of 6.75 corners and 2 cards per match. Meanwhile, Nacional da Madeira have 8.25 corners and 1.75 cards. See the numbers for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira in the table below.
Sporting
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.27 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 1.16 | 0.79 |
Nacional da Madeira
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.57 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.33 | 2.05 |
More tips for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
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Correct score prediction for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Sporting hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: Sporting 3-1 Nacional da Madeira. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Check out where to watch the live match between Nacional da Madeira and Sporting:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting and Nacional da Madeira
The line-ups for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Sporting Clube de Portugal line-up
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1
Rui Silva
Goalkeeper
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5
Sergi Altimira Clavell
Midfielder
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6
Zeno Debast
Defender
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10
Geny Catamo
Forward
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17
Rodrigo Zalazar
Midfielder
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20
Maximiliano Vilches
Defender
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22
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
Defender
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25
Gonçalo Inácio
Defender
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58
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
Midfielder
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77
Issa Doumbia
Midfielder
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97
Luis Suárez
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Clube Desportivo Nacional line-up
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1
Renato Bellucci Marin
Goalkeeper
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6
Matheus Dias
Midfielder
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8
Miguel Baeza Pérez
Midfielder
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10
Daniel Junior
Midfielder
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21
Williams Kokolo
Midfielder
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22
Filipe Soares
Midfielder
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28
Igor Pereira
Midfielder
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34
Leonardo Santos
Defender
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38
José Cardoso
Defender
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52
Wesley Andrade
Defender
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99
Pablo Cardozo
Forward
The Nacional da Madeira starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Match: Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio José Alvalade
Broadcast: none scheduled
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