Nacional vs Sporting Braga: preview and stats
Liga PortugalRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 9Estádio da Madeira, Ilha da Madeira
Scheduled
- Nacional go into the match 16th in the table with 4 points; Sporting Braga are 9th with 11.
- Nacional in their last 5 matches: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.
- Sporting Braga in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- At home, Nacional score 1.25 and concede 2.50 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Sporting Braga score 1.25 and concede 1.25 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Nacional average 7.50 at home and Sporting Braga 8.50 away.
- In the league they have met 10 times since 2017: Nacional won 1, Sporting Braga won 8 and 1 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacional | 16th | 4 | 8 | L-L-L-L-L |
| Sporting Braga | 9th | 11 | 8 | L-L-D-W-L |
Latest Nacional matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Rio Ave | A | 2-3 (L) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Famalicão | H | 0-4 (L) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Alverca | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Sporting CP | A | 0-2 (L) |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Estrela Amadora | H | 2-3 (L) |
Latest Sporting Braga matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Gil Vicente | H | 1-2 (L) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Sporting CP | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Santa Clara | A | 0-0 (D) |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Estoril | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Estrela Amadora | A | 1-2 (L) |
Nacional at home vs Sporting Braga away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Nacional (home) | Sporting Braga (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals conceded | 2.50 | 1.25 |
| Over 2.5 | 75% | 75% |
| Both teams to score | 50% | 75% |
| Corners for | 5.00 | 4.50 |
| Match corners | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| Cards received | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Match cards | 5.00 | 5.25 |
Nacional vs Sporting Braga, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 10 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Nacional 1-2 Sporting Braga | Regular season |
| 28 Sept 2025 | Sporting Braga 0-1 Nacional | Regular season |
| 21 Feb 2025 | Sporting Braga 1-0 Nacional | Regular season |
| 20 Sept 2024 | Nacional 0-3 Sporting Braga | Regular season |
| 28 Feb 2021 | Nacional 1-2 Sporting Braga | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is José Armando Torres Bessa: 6.82 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.98).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Nacional
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ze Vitor | 31 | 5 | 1.13 | 7 |
| Miguel Baeza | 22 | 2 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Liziero | 24 | 1 | 0.87 | 3 |
Sporting Braga
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Silva | 29 | 5 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Ricardo Horta | 27 | 13 | 2.24 | 5 |
| Gabri Martínez | 26 | 3 | 2.07 | 2 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of Liga Portugal, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Nacional and Sporting Braga play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 18:00 (Lisbon time).
Where is Nacional vs Sporting Braga played?
At Estádio da Madeira, Ilha da Madeira.
Who is the referee for Nacional vs Sporting Braga?
José Armando Torres Bessa.
What form are Nacional and Sporting Braga in?
Nacional: L-L-L-L-L in their last 5; Sporting Braga: L-L-D-W-L in their last 5.