Nacional vs Porto prediction and betting tips on January 3, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 17th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on January 3, 2025, Nacional will face Porto. Both clubs urgently need points: the hosts are fighting for survival, while the visitors aim to stay in the title race.
Prediction for Nacional vs Porto
The "White-Blacks" played in Portugal’s second division last season. This time, they secured second place, earning direct promotion. Meanwhile, the "Dragons" struggled to compete with Sporting and Benfica last season, although they compensated with a victory in the national cup.
The arrival of a new president, André Villas-Boas, brought significant changes to the Porto camp. He appointed Vítor Bruno Fernandes as head coach. Fernandes began his tenure with a Super Cup victory. However, in the Europa League, Porto recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses. They were eliminated from the national cup by Moreirense and trailed Benfica and Sporting in the league standings for most of the season. Nevertheless, a resounding victory over Boavista and a narrow 1-0 win in Lisbon’s derby allowed Porto to overtake Benfica and remain level with Sporting.
As expected, the newly promoted Nacional is fighting to avoid relegation, having lost over half of their matches, including their most recent game against Rio Ave. Still, they remain above a few weaker clubs, for now.
Tiago Margarido's team scores less than 0.7 goals per game while conceding twice as many. The visitors, on the other hand, average 2.4 goals per match while allowing only 0.6 goals per game.
Nacional vs Porto: Key Stats and Trends
- Nacional has lost just one of their last three matches.
- 31% of Nacional's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.13 total goals per game.
- Porto has won five of their last six matches.
- 25% of Porto’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 3.06 total goals per game.
Nacional vs Porto: Probable Lineups
Nacional (probable lineup): Lucas França – José Manuel, Vítor, Ulisses, Gustavo Garcia – Bruno Costa, Soumaré, Esteves – Appiah, Tomic, Dudu
Porto (probable lineup): Diogo Costa – Galeno, Otávio, Pérez, Martim – Eustáquio, Nico González, Fábio Vieira, Pepe Aquino, Namazo – Omorodion
Head-to-Head: Nacional vs Porto
The "Dragons" have defeated Nacional eight times in regulation and once more in extra time during a cup match in 2021.
Free Prediction for Nacional vs Porto
The visitors are clearly superior in this matchup. Expect them to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.87).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep an eye on your team’s standing in the Primeira Liga table.