Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Primeira Liga fixture.
Sporting CP got the job done on Saturday 23 August 2025, winning 4-1 away at Nacional (Primeira Liga). At the break it was 1-0 to Nacional. Sporting CP turned it round in the second half. Nacional had 3 shots and Sporting CP 27, with Sporting CP enjoying 73% possession.
For Nacional, Leo Santos (3') was on target. The goals for Sporting CP came from P. Goncalves (52', 76', 90') and C. Harder (83'). In the 37th minute, Pablo Ruan saw red for Nacional.
Nacional and Sporting CP have met 21 times since April 2012: Sporting CP have won 17 and four were drawn. Our Nacional vs Sporting CP prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
6W 2D 2L2.00 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| NacionalHome | Rating | Sporting CPAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,434 | Overall | 1,901 |
| 1,446 | Match venue | 1,798 |
| 1,446 | At home | 1,890 |
| 1,366 | Away | 1,798 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,431 | Attack | 1,768 |
| 1,494 | Defence | 1,706 |
| 1,459 | Home attack | 1,761 |
| 1,371 | Away attack | 1,724 |
| 1,488 | Home defence | 1,708 |
| 1,491 | Away defence | 1,670 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,728 | Goal environment | 1,968 |
| 1,582 | Home goals | 1,695 |
| 1,647 | Away goals | 1,773 |
| 1,499 | Possession | 1,505 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,506 | Set-piece attack | 1,520 |
| 1,506 | Set-piece defence | 1,519 |
| 1,418 | Close games | 1,696 |
| 1,433 | Winning margin | 1,955 |
Match venue compares Nacional at home with Sporting CP away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.