Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Nacional will be aiming to recover from a 2-0 loss to Estrela when they welcome Boavista to their Estadio de Madeira on Matchday 12. Martin Lasarte’s troops are eyeing their third home win of the process, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Talented tactician Tiago Margarido should have a full squad at his disposal against Boavista.
As Panteras, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Rio Ave in their last league match and seeing that Nacional are capable of producing fine showings at home ground, we are tempted to place our bets on Martin Lasarte’s men. In their last meeting in the Portuguese top flight Nacional defeated Boavista 1-0, which goes in favour of our earlier prediction. To make things even worse for the away team, midfielder Sebastian Perez is banned for the match.
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.