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Nacional vs SC Braga Prediction

- : -25 October 2026 at 18:00Portugal
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Created: 23 Oct 2026Updated: 23 Oct 2026, 22:14

Match preview

I'm backing Braga to win 2-1 at Nacional on 25 October 2026 at 21:00. Nacional have won just one of their last ten matches and are leaking goals at 2.10 per game on average. Braga, meanwhile, have won four of their last ten and concede only 1.11 per game. I see a comfortable away victory here, though Nacional will grab a goal on the break or set piece.

Form and H2H

I'm looking at Nacional's collapse over their last ten games: one win, one draw, eight losses. They're scoring 0.90 goals per match but surrendering 2.10, which tells me their defence is the real problem. Braga have the opposite profile. I see four wins, two draws, and four losses in their last ten, with an average of 0.90 goals for and just 1.11 against. That defensive solidity is exactly what I need to trust them on the road.

Best bet

I'm taking Braga to win at 1.59 on 1xBet. The price is short because the market respects Braga's form, but I think it's fair value given Nacional's recent trajectory. I'll also pair this with Over 2.5 Goals at 1.93 because both teams will score—Braga will dominate but Nacional will find space to counter. My main prediction is 2-1 Braga.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring Both Teams to Score at 1.9 on 1xBet as a secondary play. I also like the Asian Handicap away at 1.32, which gives Braga a quarter-goal start and reflects my view that they'll win comfortably. If I want to be more aggressive, the Over 2.5 at 1.93 is my preferred total because I expect a Braga win with Nacional netting one in response.

Nacional vs SC Braga Odds

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1X2 prediction for Nacional vs SC Braga

Date and time 25 October 2026 at 18:00

1X22
BTTSNo40%

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Nacional vs SC Braga Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

NacionalNacionalLast matchesSC BragaSC Braga
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals80%
60%Over 2.5 goals60%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS40%
40%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Nacional — SC Braga

In the last 8 meetings, SC Braga hold the edge — 1 wins for Nacional, 6 for SC Braga, 1 draws.

13% W — 113% D — 175% W — 6
  • NacionalNacional1:2SC BragaSC Braga
    Primeira Liga · 28 Feb 2026
  • SC BragaSC Braga4:2NacionalNacional
    Taça de Portugal · 23 Nov 2025
  • SC BragaSC Braga0:1NacionalNacional
    Primeira Liga · 28 Sept 2025
  • SC BragaSC Braga1:0NacionalNacional
    Primeira Liga · 21 Feb 2025
  • NacionalNacional0:3SC BragaSC Braga
    Primeira Liga · 20 Sept 2024
  • NacionalNacional1:3SC BragaSC Braga
    Taça da Liga · 22 Dec 2023
  • SC BragaSC Braga2:2NacionalNacional
    Taça de Portugal · 25 Apr 2023
  • NacionalNacional0:5SC BragaSC Braga
    Taça de Portugal · 12 Apr 2023
100%Over 0.5100%
75%Over 1.575%
75%Over 2.575%
50%BTTS50%
63%Nacional over 0.588%

Betting profits Nacional vs SC Braga

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Nacional

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.97210
Match WinnerDraw-6.85110
Match WinnerLose+9.78710
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.6089
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-5.2419
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.2279
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.0149
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.14510
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+1.30510
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.3838
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.9858
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+9.96510
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.53510
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+7.5827
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-1.1357
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5+0.1211
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.5411

SC Braga

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.50715
Match WinnerDraw+0.32415
Match WinnerLose+1.95415
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-0.26913
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.50613
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.80715
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.11815
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-1.52713
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.441013
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-4.64314
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.741114
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.3311
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-2.54712
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+5.01512
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-8.0008
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.9288
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+6.1511

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

NacionalLast matches Nacional

Nacional have not won in the last 5 matches (0 draws, 5 losses).

0% W — 00% D — 0100% L — 5
  • SanjoanenseSanjoanense1:0NacionalNacional
    LTaça de Portugal · 17 Oct 2026
  • Rio AveRio Ave3:2NacionalNacional
    LPrimeira Liga · 11 Oct 2026
  • NacionalNacional0:4FamalicaoFamalicao
    LPrimeira Liga · 19 Sept 2026
  • NacionalNacional1:3AlvercaAlverca
    LPrimeira Liga · 12 Sept 2026
  • Sporting CPSporting CP2:0NacionalNacional
    LPrimeira Liga · 05 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
0
Losses
5
Goals / game
0.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

SC BragaLast matches SC Braga

In the last 5 matches SC Braga have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

20% W — 120% D — 160% L — 3
  • SC BragaSC Braga2:0GentGent
    WUEFA Europa Conference League · 22 Oct 2026
  • SC BragaSC Braga1:2GIL VicenteGIL Vicente
    LPrimeira Liga · 19 Oct 2026
  • FC CopenhagenFC Copenhagen3:0SC BragaSC Braga
    LUEFA Europa Conference League · 15 Oct 2026
  • SC BragaSC Braga1:3Sporting CPSporting CP
    LPrimeira Liga · 09 Oct 2026
  • Santa ClaraSanta Clara0:0SC BragaSC Braga
    DPrimeira Liga · 20 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

Nacional vs SC Braga Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1FC PortoFC Porto880020-41624
2BenficaBenfica861124-71719
3Sporting CPSporting CP853020-91118
4Santa ClaraSanta Clara853012-4818
5AroucaArouca842211-7414
6GIL VicenteGIL Vicente84228-6214
7Academico ViseuAcademico Viseu842211-10114
8AlvercaAlverca832313-12111
9SC BragaSC Braga83239-10-111
10EstrelaEstrela824214-15-110
11MaritimoMaritimo82249-14-58
12MoreirenseMoreirense82248-15-78
13FamalicaoFamalicao814310-11-17
14Rio AveRio Ave82158-17-97
15Vitória SCVitória SC81255-10-55
16NacionalNacional81169-18-94
17Casa PiaCasa Pia81163-17-144
18EstorilEstoril80264-12-82
League position 16 / 18Comparative team statisticsLeague position 9 / 18
113%Wins38%3
113%Draws25%2
675%Losses38%3
9100%Goals scored100%9
18100%Goals conceded56%10
436%Points100%11

Season statistic Nacional vs SC Braga

NacionalNacional

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 2 / 3
  • Goals scored 3 (0.6)
  • Goals conceded 13 (2.6)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 3

SC BragaSC Braga

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 2 / 1
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 8 (1.6)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Estádio da Madeira, Funchal
  • Referee Jose Bessa

Lineups

NacionalNacional

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

SC BragaSC Braga

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Nacional

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

SC Braga

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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