What is our Nacional vs Braga prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nacional 1 - 2 Braga
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Estadio da Madeira will host a clash between a Nacional side desperate to get back on course and a Braga team looking to build on a confidence-boosting European victory. Nacional are on a six-game losing streak in the Primeira Liga and suffered another setback at the weekend, going down 1-0 to lower-league Sanjoanense in the Taca de Portugal. Abdel Njoya remains a player to watch after scoring twice in a 3-2 defeat to Rio Ave, and there are no fresh injury concerns for the hosts. However, Nacional have conceded an average of 2.00 goals per home game and have won just one of their last ten matches in all competitions.
Braga, meanwhile, bounced back from a 2-1 league defeat to Gil Vicente by beating Gent 2-0 in the Conference League. The result should provide a timely lift ahead of this trip, with midfielder Gabri Martinez expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute against Gent. The visitors have been inconsistent on their travels, winning just one of their last five away matches, but their defensive record is encouraging, with 1.20 goals conceded per away game. They will be keen to take advantage of Nacional's ongoing struggles.
Braga have won 18 of the last 26 head-to-head meetings, while 19 of those matches produced over 2.5 goals. Given Nacional’s poor form, Braga to Win is our main betting tip, alongside over 2.5 goals and Braga to win with over 1.5 match goals.
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 18:00.
- League
- Portugal Primeira Liga
- Kick-off
- Sun 25 Oct 2026, 18:00UK time
Nacional vs Braga Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Nacional 1-2 Braga | 15/2 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/9 | |
| Draw No Bet: Braga | 1/7 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Braga / Braga | 6/5 | |
| Asian Handicap: Nacional +1.5 | 23/40 | |
| European Handicap: Nacional +2 | 4/7 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Pau Victor | 21/20 | |
| First Goalscorer: Pau Victor | 7/2 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 1/1 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 17/20 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 1/3 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Braga Clean Sheet: No | 8/11 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferNacional Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwlllllll | 0.50 |
| Home | dwlll | 0.80 |
| Away | dllll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.18 | 1.43 | 0.98 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.60 | 1.35 | 1.80 |
Braga Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlwdlllw | 1.40 |
| Home | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Away | dwldl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.89 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
Nacional vs Braga Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nacional (15%)
26 Matches
Braga (69%)





