Main prediction: Vitória Guimarães to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Vitória Guimarães
Other market: over 9.5 corners
Vitória Guimarães and Nacional da Madeira meet again. The clash, valid for the Liga Portugal 2026/27, takes place this 23/08 (Sunday), at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (Castelo), at 15:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Vitória Guimarães have won 0 time(s). Nacional da Madeira have won 2. Vitória Guimarães are the favourites with a 55% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira.
Prediction for Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
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Overview Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
Vitória Guimarães are favourites, with odds of 1.82 and a 55% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Vitória Sport Clube, with 9 win(s) against 8 for Nacional da Madeira. The odds for a Clube Desportivo Nacional win are 5.405 and a draw is 9.
In the Portuguese League, Vitória Guimarães have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Samu, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Nacional da Madeira have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Vitória Guimarães and Nacional da Madeira
In 22 clashes, Vitória Guimarães have the advantage over Nacional da Madeira: 9 win(s) against 8 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 16/05/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Nacional da Madeira won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Vitória Guimarães 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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Vitória Guimarães: current form
Vitória Guimarães have played only 2 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s).
In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Samu (1 goal(s))
Nacional da Madeira: current form
Meanwhile, Nacional da Madeira have played only 2 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos (1 goal(s))
Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira key players
In the Liga Portugal, Samu carries Vitória Sport Clube's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is João Miguel Costa Nogueira, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Samu has 7 goal(s).
On the other side, Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos is the name that frightens the most for The White-and-Blacks with 1 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Leonardo Rodrigues dos Santos leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jesús Ramírez has accumulated 18 goal(s).
Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira statistics in the Liga Portugal
Few matches into the league yet. Vitória Guimarães have an average of 6.5 corners and 3 cards per match. Nacional da Madeira have 9.5 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira in the table below.
More tips for Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
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Correct score prediction for Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
The favoritism in the odds points to Vitória Guimarães. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Vitória Guimarães 1-0 Nacional da Madeira. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
Check out where to watch the live match between Nacional da Madeira and Vitória Guimarães:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Vitória Guimarães and Nacional da Madeira
The line-ups for Vitória Guimarães 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.
Vitória Sport Clube line-up
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2
Miguel Maga
Defender
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4
Óscar Rivas Viondi
Defender
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7
Oumar Camara
Forward
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8
Gonçalo Teixeira Nogueira
Midfielder
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11
Gustavo Cunha
Forward
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13
João Mendes
Defender
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16
Beni Mukendi
Midfielder
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20
Samu
Midfielder
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24
Alioune Ndoye
Forward
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28
Thiago Carvalho
Defender
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48
Oliwier Zych
Goalkeeper
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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7
Markus Gustav Jensen
Forward
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8
Miguel Baeza Pérez
Midfielder
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10
Daniel Junior
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 Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
Match: Vitória Guimarães vs Nacional da Madeira
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 23/08/2026
Time: 15:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (Castelo)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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