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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: AVS vs Nacional

Bottom-of-the-table AVS go head-to-head with Nacional at Estadio do CD Aves, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 21 December.

Nacional to Triumph?

Nacional are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against AVS. The odds of +138 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.

Nacional Claimed 3-1 Victory in Last H2H

AVS have been defeated in their last three games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 6-0 loss against Sporting CP at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Vila das Aves side had only 32% possession and recorded three shots on target.

Nacional won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-1 triumph at Estadio da Madeira against Tondela. Tiago Margarido's men recorded four shots on goal and had 44% possession, with Ze Vitor, Paulinho Boia and Jesus Ramirez on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Estadio da Madeira, with Nacional claiming the home win. Beating AVS by a 3-1 scoreline.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
16 Nacional logo Nacional 26 5 7 14 29 38 -9 29:38 22
18 AVS logo AVS 26 1 7 18 18 58 -40 18:58 10
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AVS – Last 10 League Games

8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. AVS have had 44.2% possession, 342.5 passes and 3.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.9 goals from 14.1 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.4 corners.

Oscar Perea is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Nene, Sidi Bane, Pedro Lima and Diogo Spencer each have 1. Guilherme Neiva, Pedro Lima and Rafael Barbosa are the leading assists makers with 1.

Nacional – Last 10 League Games

Nacional have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. The White and Black average 43.6% possession, 315.4 passes, 3.4 corners taken and 6.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 14.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Jesus Ramirez is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Ze Vitor on 2, with Paulinho Boia and two others bagging 1. Liziero has been the top assist maker on 2, with Kaique Pereira notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AVS confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Simao Bertelli (GK), Cristian Devenish, Ruben Semedo, Paulo Vitor, Diogo Spencer, Jaume Grau, Pedro Lima, Kiki Afonso, Babatunde Akinsola, Tomane, Oscar Perea.

Nacional confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kaique Pereira (GK), Joao Aurelio, Chico Goncalves, Ze Vitor, Lenny Vallier, Matheus Dias, Miguel Baeza, Pablo Ruan, Liziero, Paulinho Boia, Jesus Ramirez.

AVS vs Nacional Prediction & Betting Tips

Our AVS vs Nacional preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Nacional look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of +138 is available. You can confidently take this selection when they line up in this Primeira Liga match.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Primeira Liga verdict is reached.

Key AVS vs Nacional league stats:

  • AVS have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • AVS have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
  • AVS have lost their last 3 games.
Nacional to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 42% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 50%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

AVS AVS logo 1 - 2 Nacional logo Nacional

We’re taking a chance on Nacional to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matheus Dias To Score +600 BetMGM logo

Matheus Dias (Nacional) is available at +600 to score. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Corners Prediction

AVS Under 3.5 Corners +110 BetMGM logo

The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by AVS in their past four games, with the corner count against Nacional going under 3.5 in their last two away matches. We’re anticipating AVS to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at +110.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
AVS Logo AVS
Total
8.40 3.00 5.40
Home
7.70 2.70 5.00
Away
10.30 4.00 6.30
Nacional Logo Nacional
Total
9.50 3.40 6.10
Home
11.60 4.90 6.70
Away
9.00 5.00 4.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Nacional +138
Both Team To Score Yes -104
Team Corners AVS Under 3.5 +110

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got Nacional to claim a victory, both teams to find the net together with AVS to finish with under 3.5 corners.

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AVS vs Nacional Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Predicting a Close-Run Battle

Nacional are available at +128 to come away with a triumph in this Primeira Liga clash, meaning a 44% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. AVS are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +210.

If Nacional and AVS play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -109.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Primeira Liga matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Jesus Ramírez Díaz Favourite to Score the First Goal

Jesus Ramírez Díaz is priced at +380 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +185 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Jesus Ramírez Díaz (Nacional)
First
+185
Anytime
+380
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Miguel da Silva Ânderson "Nene" (AVS)
First
+320
Anytime
+650
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Tunde Akinsola (AVS)
First
+475
Anytime
+950
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Can AVS Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

AVS have failed to win in their last seven matches at Estadio do CD Aves. The Vila das Aves side have seven losses, two draws and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Nacional have not won in the past three away matches. Tiago Margarido's men have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

AVS drew 1-1 with Nacional in their last Estadio do CD Aves meeting.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AVS logo AVS Home Stats 1-2-7 2.80 0.90 1.90 7 3 5 5
Nacional logo Nacional Away Stats 3-4-3 1.70 0.80 0.90 1 9 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
AVS logo AVS League Stats
Nacional logo Nacional League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

AVS vs Nacional Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the AVS vs Nacional team news before wagering. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga and all current injury news.

AVS Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

AVS Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

93 Simao Bertelli
42 Cristian Devenish 35 Ruben Semedo 3 Paulo Vitor
2 Diogo Spencer 15 Jaume Grau 8 Pedro Lima 24 Kiki Afonso
11 Babatunde Akinsola 7 Tomane 14 Oscar Perea
1 Kaique Pereira
2 Joao Aurelio 33 Chico Goncalves 38 Ze Vitor 24 Lenny Vallier
6 Matheus Dias 8 Miguel Baeza
99 Pablo Ruan 28 Liziero 11 Paulinho Boia
9 Jesus Ramirez

Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

AVS Substitutes

  • 6Gustavo Assuncao
  • 9Jordi Escobar
  • 10Rafael Barbosa
  • 12Daniel Rivas
  • 18Nene
  • 21Guilherme Neiva
  • 27Angel Algobia
  • 33Aderllan Santos
  • 99Joao Goncalves

Nacional Substitutes

  • 5Jose Gomes
  • 10Daniel
  • 15Chiheb Labidi
  • 16Alan Nunez
  • 17Mootaz Nourani
  • 18Andre Sousa
  • 19Lucas Joao
  • 30Martim Watts
  • 37Lucas Franca

Previous AVS Lineups

13 Dec Primeira Liga
Sporting 6-0 AVS
06 Dec Primeira Liga
AVS 1-2 Rio Ave
28 Nov Primeira Liga
Vitória 4-0 AVS
09 Nov Primeira Liga
AVS 1-1 Gil Vicente
02 Nov Primeira Liga
AVS 2-2 Tondela
25 Oct Primeira Liga
Santa Clara 2-0 AVS

Previous Nacional Lineups

15 Dec Primeira Liga
Nacional 3-1 Tondela
07 Dec Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-0 Nacional
29 Nov Primeira Liga
Nacional 1-2 Benfica
09 Nov Primeira Liga
Estrela 1-1 Nacional
01 Nov Primeira Liga
Nacional 0-1 Famalicão
26 Oct Primeira Liga
Estoril 1-1 Nacional

Injuries & Suspensions

AVS Injury Table
Type Name Info
Angel Algobia Other
Nacional Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lucas Franca Yellow cards
Jose Gomes Other
Joao Aurelio Other
Lucas Franca Other
Filipe Soares Muscle
Ulisses Rocha Other
Ivanildo Fernandes Other
Team Squads

AVS Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Joao Pedro Sousa

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Cristian Devenish 42 D 13 1125 13 0 0 0 3 0
Jaume Grau 15 M 13 1110 13 0 0 0 4 1
Babatunde Akinsola 90 F 14 918 11 3 0 2 1 0
Kiki Afonso 24 D 13 855 11 3 0 0 1 0
Tomane 7 F 10 776 9 1 0 0 1 0

Nacional Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tiago Margarido

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Leonardo Santos 34 D 14 1212 13 1 2 0 5 0
Jesus Ramirez 9 F 14 1204 14 0 8 0 4 0
Paulinho Boia 11 M 14 1192 14 0 2 1 3 0
Liziero 28 M 14 1167 14 0 0 3 4 0
Matheus Dias 88 M 13 1082 13 0 0 0 1 1
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 26 22 3 1 52:10 69
2 Sporting 25 19 5 1 64:14 62
3 Benfica 26 18 8 0 55:17 62
4 Braga 25 13 7 5 52:25 46
5 Gil Vicente 26 11 9 6 39:27 42
6 Famalicão 26 12 6 8 32:22 42
7 Estoril 26 10 7 9 47:42 37
8 Moreirense 26 10 5 11 31:38 35
9 Vitória 26 9 5 12 29:39 32
10 Alverca 26 7 8 11 26:41 29
11 Rio Ave 26 6 9 11 26:45 27
12 Arouca 26 7 5 14 33:55 26
13 Estrela 26 5 10 11 29:45 25
14 Santa Clara 26 6 7 13 23:31 25
15 Casa Pia 25 5 9 11 26:44 24
16 Nacional 26 5 7 14 29:38 22
17 Tondela 25 4 7 14 19:39 19
18 AVS 26 1 7 18 18:58 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 13 11 2 0 27:4 35
2 Sporting 12 10 1 1 36:4 31
3 Benfica 13 8 5 0 30:10 29
4 Braga 12 7 3 2 27:11 24
5 Gil Vicente 13 7 3 3 22:12 24
6 Famalicão 13 7 2 4 22:9 23
7 Estoril 13 6 5 2 26:17 23
8 Vitória 14 6 4 4 19:18 22
9 Moreirense 12 6 2 4 16:17 20
10 Alverca 13 5 4 4 11:16 19
11 Arouca 13 4 3 6 18:25 15
12 Santa Clara 13 4 2 7 12:14 14
13 Estrela 13 3 5 5 16:21 14
14 Rio Ave 13 3 4 6 13:21 13
15 Casa Pia 12 2 6 4 16:22 12
16 Nacional 13 3 2 8 17:21 11
17 Tondela 13 1 5 7 9:17 8
18 AVS 14 1 4 9 10:24 7