Result
3:3
11/01/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga Portugal - Round 16
- Referee: Verissimo F. (Por)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | Veikkaus TV |
 Greece | COSMOTE Sport 7 |
 Portugal | Sport TV1 |
 South-america | Gol TV Play Latinoamerica |
 Ukraine | MEGOGO Futbol 5, MEGOGO Sport |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.98 | 2.47 |
| Ball possession |
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| 46% | 54% |
| Total shots |
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| 13 | 22 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 5 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 8 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (276/345) | 81% (319/394) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.98 | 2.47 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.48 | 1.86 |
| Total shots |
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| 13 | 22 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Shots off target |
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| 5 | 11 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 9 | 14 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 4 | 8 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 5 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 22 | 25 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 11 | 14 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (276/345) | 81% (319/394) |
| Long passes |
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| 37% (20/54) | 30% (13/43) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 74% (70/95) | 66% (79/119) |
| Crosses |
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| 23% (3/13) | 34% (12/35) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.55 | 1.76 |
| Throw ins |
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| 22 | 27 |
| Fouls |
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| 14 | 11 |
| Tackles |
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| 67% (8/12) | 71% (12/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 44 | 58 |
| Clearances |
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| 39 | 39 |
| Interceptions |
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| 12 | 3 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 3 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.86 | 2.48 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -1.14 | -0.52 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (2 - 2)
- 4', 0 - 1, Vinicius Lopes ⚽,
- 6', Leo Santos 🟨,
- 15', 0 - 2, Paulo Victor ⚽,
- 21', 1 - 2, Ramirez J. ⚽, Paulinho Boia (A),
- 24', Lima S. 🟨,
- 30', Pablo Ruan 🟨,
- 38', 2 - 2, Ramirez J. (Penalty Awarded),
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 46', Pablo Ruan ↓, Daniel Junior ↑,
- 46', Aurelio J. ↓, Deivison ↑,
- 50', 3 - 2, Ramirez J. ⚽, Liziero (A),
- 52', Tavares J. 🟨,
- 65', Silva H. ↓, Adriano Firmino ↑,
- 65', Tavares J. ↓, Brenner ↑,
- 71', Gustavo Klismahn 🟨,
- 72', Matheus Dias 🟨,
- 76', Serginho ↓, Ferreira P. ↑,
- 76', Gustavo Klismahn ↓, Elias Manoel ↑,
- 76', Paulinho Boia ↓, Witi ↑,
- 76', Baeza M. ↓, Labidi C. ↑,
- 81', Kaique Pereira 🟨,
- 83', Paulo Victor ↓, Welinton Torrao ↑,
- 90', Liziero ↓, Sousa A. ↑,
- 90+5', 3 - 3, Elias Manoel ⚽, Gabriel Batista (A),
- 90+6', Rocha L. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Nacional
33.7% | Draw
31.9% | Santa Clara
34.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Nacional has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.1%)Santa Clara has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.6%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nacional than the current prediction. (-4.5%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Santa Clara than the current prediction. (+5.1%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Santa Clara could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
Nacional - Santa Clara Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.79 ↓
(3.19) |
2.95 ↓
(3.01) |
2.74 ↑
(2.42) |
6.3%
(5.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
What is the prediction for Nacional - Santa Clara?
Users Predictions:
13 users predict this event. Nacional will win (votes: 7 - 53.8%). Santa Clara will win (votes: 1 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 38.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Nacional: 26.7% – 80.9%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 9 Selected Experts predict this event. Nacional (votes: 1 - 11.1%). Santa Clara (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Tie (votes: 6 - 66.7%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH 0 - Nacional (1.88) (votes: 1 - 50%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 50%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 11 Selected Experts predict this event. Nacional (votes: 2 - 18.2%). Santa Clara (votes: 3 - 27.3%). Tie (votes: 6 - 54.5%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 14 and 13)
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nacional won 2.
- Neither of the teams is performing well right now.
- Nacional may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Santa Clara has had a series of home games.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- There will not play in Nacional: Fernandes I.
(Injury)
Soares F.
(Injury)
Ulisses
(Injury)
- There will not play in Santa Clara: Pacheco P.
(Knee Injury)
- There are questionable in Nacional: Daniel Junior
(Injury)
Leo Santos
(Injury)
- In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Nacional won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:21. (average 1:1.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Nacional won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:10. (average 1.4:2).
How many head-to-head matches has Nacional won against Santa Clara?
Nacional has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Santa Clara won against Nacional?
Santa Clara has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Nacional - Santa Clara were as follows:
30.03.2025
Santa Clara
-
Nacional
1:0
04.11.2024
Nacional
-
Santa Clara
2:0
17.03.2024
Santa Clara
-
Nacional
0:1
11.01.2024
Santa Clara
-
Nacional
2:1
04.11.2023
Nacional
-
Santa Clara
1:1
Latest results of Nacional
Latest results of Santa Clara
Liga Portugal Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | FC Porto | 29 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 59:14 | 45 | 76 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 28 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 73:17 | 56 | 71 |
| 3 | Benfica | 29 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 61:18 | 43 | 69 |
| 4 | Braga | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 55:27 | 28 | 52 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 36:25 | 11 | 47 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 44:30 | 14 | 46 |
| 7 | Estoril | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 51:50 | 1 | 37 |
| 8 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 35:43 | -8 | 36 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:41 | -9 | 36 |
| 10 | Alverca | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 32:47 | -15 | 35 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 31:48 | -17 | 33 |
| 12 | Arouca | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 37:58 | -21 | 32 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 26:37 | -11 | 28 |
| 14 | Estrela | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33:48 | -15 | 28 |
| 15 | Nacional | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 31:41 | -10 | 25 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 28:52 | -24 | 25 |
| 17 | Tondela | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21:46 | -25 | 21 |
| 18 | AFS | 29 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 19:62 | -43 | 12 |
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Liga Portugal (Relegation)
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