Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Nacional
Match Time & Date:
20/09/2024
02:15 PM
Prediction: 0-1
Braga
Nacional and Braga square off against each other at Estadio de Madeira in the opening match of the Primeira Liga round 6. Nacional continue with their old habit of producing fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels. Os Alvinegros defeated Farense 2-0 in their last home game, but they are still seen as underdogs in Friday’s encounter with Braga. As important defender Ulisses is banned for the match, home win should not be considered.
The Reds, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss to Vitoria Guimaraes in their last league match and, no doubt, they are eager to get back on course as soon as possible. As Nacional suit Braga, we believe that the time has come for Ricardo Horta and Co. to return to winning ways in the Portuguese top flight. You should know that Braga have defeated Nacional in each of their last five meetings in the national championship. Defender Bright Arrey-Mbi is banned for the visiting side.
Highlighted Player (Ricardo Horta):
Ricardo Horta is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Sporting Braga in Primeira Liga. Born in Sobreda, Portugal, on September 15, 1994, Ricardo Horta spent his youth career at Ginasio Corroios, Benfica, and Vitoria Setubal.
The 173-cm-tall winger continued playing for Setubal at the senior level, but he moved to Malaga in the summer of 2014, signing a five-year deal with the La Liga outfit. Ricardo Horta scored only one goal in 48 appearances for los Boquerones in the Spanish top flight before signing a loan deal with Braga. In July 2017, he signed a permanent contract with the Minhotos.
Ricardo Horta made his Primeira Liga debut against Rio Ave back in April 2013, during his spell with Vitoria Setubal. His primary position is left winger, but he is capable of producing good performances as a right winger as well. He made his Portugal debut in a 1-0 loss to Albania in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Highlighted Team (Nacional):
Nacional is a Portuguese football club based in Funchal, on the island of Madeira. Nacional compete in Primeira Liga, with the team hosting their rivals at Estadio de Madeira. The stadium was opened in the winter of 1998, and it can hold no more than 5,132 spectators.
Nacional is one of the oldest clubs in Portugal as it was founded back in 1910. Los Alvinegros are well known for their white shirts with black stripes, with the team wearing yellow jerseys when playing on the road. Nacional have great rivalry with neighbouring club Maritimo, with the two clubs facing each other in the Madeira derby. Los Alvinegros have won AF Madeira Cup on six occasions (1943/44, 1944/45, 1973,74, 1974/75, 2001/02, 2007/08).
The 2003/04 campaign is considered the most successful season in the history of Nacional as they finished the process in the 4th position in the standings. As a result, they booked their place in the UEFA Cup. In the 2009/10 season Nacional participated in the Europa League group stages, facing the like of Athletic Club, Austria Wien, and Werder Bremen in Group L.
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