Sporting vs Nacional da Madeira: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 05/09

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

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

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Nacional da Madeira

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 2.50
  PPG
  1
• 75%
  Wins
  25%
• 100%
  First to Score
  50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 3
  Scored/game
  1.50
• 1.25
  Conceded/game
  1.50
• 1.51
  xG
  1.25
• 0.98
  xGA
  1.69

Trends

• 75%
  Both Score
  50%
• 25%
  Clean Sheet
  25%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  25%

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

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Clube Desportivo Nacional line-up

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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