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Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio Joao Cardoso Sat 25 Apr 10:30
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Tondela vs Nacional

Tondela go head-to-head with Nacional at Estadio Joao Cardoso, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 25 April.

Oppose a High-Scoring Game

If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -141 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Tondela vs Nacional will produce too many fireworks.

Nacional Won 3-1 When Teams Last Met

Tondela were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Porto at Estadio do Dragao. Goncalo Feio's team recorded 40% possession and had three shots on target.

Nacional have lost their previous two Primeira Liga games on the road. Their most recent league match was at home at Estadio da Madeira where they secured a 1-0 win against Alverca. The White and Black had 50% of possession and six shots on goal, with Jesus Ramirez finding the net in the 67th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Nacional claim a 3-1 home win over Tondela at Estadio da Madeira. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two Nacional victories and one Tondela win.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Nacional logo Nacional 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8 37:45 34
17 Tondela logo Tondela 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28 27:55 28
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Tondela – Last 10 League Games

Tondela have 1 win, 3 losses and 6 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. The Gold and Green have averaged 44.0% possession, 342.7 passes and 4.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorer Pedro Henryque has found the net 3 times, Bebeto 2, with Rony Lopes and two other players on 1. Joe Hodge, Brayan Medina and Cicero are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Bernardo Fontes managing 3 clean sheets.

Nacional – Last 10 League Games

Nacional have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 13.1 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 0.5 goals. Tiago Margarido's side average 48.9% possession, 359.1 passes, 4.9 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

Jesus Ramirez and Paulinho Boia have scored 2 goals, followed by Miguel Baeza with 1. Jose Gomes, Leonardo Santos and Alan Nunez have clocked up 1 assists, with Kaique Pereira keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Tondela confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Bernardo Fontes (GK), Bebeto, Joao Silva, Brayan Medina, Rodrigo Conceicao, Juan Rodriguez, Joe Hodge, Hugo Felix, Moudjatovic, Rony Lopes, Arjen van der Heide.

Nacional confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kaique Pereira (GK), Alan Nunez, Leonardo Santos, Ze Vitor, Jose Gomes, Filipe Soares, Matheus Dias, Daniel, Gabriel Veron, Paulinho Boia, Jesus Ramirez.

Tondela vs Nacional Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Tondela vs Nacional with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

A low goal count could be on the cards for this Primeira Liga encounter. On this basis, we’ll land the -141 for Under 2.5, with the two sides unlikely to reach a combined three goals or more between them.

We study the Primeira Liga form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Tondela vs Nacional league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Tondela games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Tondela games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Nacional games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nacional games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 19 Nacional games on the road.
Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Tondela Tondela logo 0 - 1 Nacional logo Nacional

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Nacional at odds of +550. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: João Miguel Coimbra Aurélio To Score +850 BetMGM logo

João Miguel Coimbra Aurélio (Nacional) is available at +850 to score. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Tondela Over 4.5 Corners -135 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 6.00 Tondela corners in the past five home games, with Nacional conceding a corner average of 8.20 in their previous five away matches. There’s everything to like about the Tondela Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -135.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Tondela Logo Tondela
Total
10.10 4.20 5.90
Home
10.20 4.20 6.00
Away
9.40 4.00 5.40
Nacional Logo Nacional
Total
11.20 4.90 6.30
Home
11.30 4.60 6.70
Away
9.60 3.30 6.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -141
Asian Handicap Nacional -0.25 +115
Team Corners Tondela Over 4.5 -135

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Tondela 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 Tight Affair

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Nacional are +155 for a Primeira Liga victory, while Tondela are +163. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the game will end all square.

If you think that Nacional are able to beat Tondela, then the +115 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -135.

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Jesus Ramírez Díaz Favourite to Find the Net First

There’s the chance to back Jesus Ramírez Díaz at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Jesus Ramírez Díaz (Nacional)
First
+148
Anytime
+330
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Pedro Henryque Pereira dos Santos (Tondela)
First
+225
Anytime
+500
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Jordan Siebatcheu (Tondela)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Nacional)
First
+290
Anytime
+600
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Can Tondela Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Stats: Primeira Liga matches only
Tondela have not won at Estadio Joao Cardoso in the past seven matches. Goncalo Feio's team have five draws, four defeats and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Nacional haven’t tasted victory in the previous ten away matches. The White and Black have managed seven defeats and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Estadio Joao Cardoso, Tondela defeated Nacional 2-1.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Tondela logo Tondela Home Stats 1-5-4 2.10 0.90 1.20 4 6 5 5
Nacional logo Nacional Away Stats 0-3-7 2.40 0.70 1.70 5 5 6 4
  • 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
Tondela logo Tondela League Stats
Nacional logo Nacional League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Tondela vs Nacional Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Tondela vs Nacional team news. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Tondela Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Tondela Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

31 Bernardo Fontes
2 Bebeto 44 Joao Silva 20 Brayan Medina 27 Rodrigo Conceicao
32 Juan Rodriguez 10 Joe Hodge 79 Hugo Felix
70 Moudjatovic 16 Rony Lopes 26 Arjen van der Heide
1 Kaique Pereira
16 Alan Nunez 34 Leonardo Santos 38 Ze Vitor 5 Jose Gomes
22 Filipe Soares 6 Matheus Dias
10 Daniel 27 Gabriel Veron 11 Paulinho Boia
9 Jesus Ramirez

Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Tondela Substitutes

  • 5Joao Afonso
  • 8Helder Tavares
  • 15Sphephelo Sithole
  • 21Remy Vita
  • 23B. Mbunga Kimpioka
  • 29Jordan Pefok
  • 30Lucas Canizares
  • 48Tiago Manso
  • 90Makan Aiko

Nacional Substitutes

  • 2Joao Aurelio
  • 7Witi
  • 18Andre Sousa
  • 19Lucas Joao
  • 26Joel da Silva
  • 30Martim Watts
  • 33Chico Goncalves
  • 50Kevyn
  • 99Pablo Ruan

Previous Tondela Lineups

19 Apr Primeira Liga
Porto 2-0 Tondela
13 Apr Primeira Liga
Tondela 2-2 Gil Vicente
03 Apr Primeira Liga
Vitória 5-0 Tondela
21 Mar Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-0 AVS
09 Mar Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-1 Rio Ave
01 Mar Primeira Liga
Tondela 2-2 Santa Clara

Previous Nacional Lineups

18 Apr Primeira Liga
Nacional 1-0 Alverca
12 Apr Primeira Liga
Benfica 2-0 Nacional
04 Apr Primeira Liga
Nacional 2-0 Estrela
21 Mar Primeira Liga
Famalicão 1-0 Nacional
15 Mar Primeira Liga
Nacional 0-1 Estoril
07 Mar Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-1 Nacional

Injuries & Suspensions

Tondela Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Nacional Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lucas Franca Yellow cards
Miguel Baeza Other
Ulisses Rocha Other
Ivanildo Fernandes Other
Lucas Franca Other
Team Squads

Tondela Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Goncalo Feio

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Bernardo Fontes 31 G 29 2610 29 0 0 0 2 0
Christian Marques 4 D 27 2353 27 2 0 0 5 0
Pedro Henryque 7 M 29 2130 26 3 6 0 4 0
Brayan Medina 20 D 24 2105 24 3 0 1 9 2
Bebeto 2 D 22 1768 21 5 2 0 5 0

Nacional Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tiago Margarido

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jesus Ramirez 9 F 29 2522 29 0 15 0 5 0
Paulinho Boia 11 M 29 2448 29 0 4 2 5 0
Ze Vitor 38 D 27 2402 27 0 4 1 7 1
Leonardo Santos 34 D 27 2357 26 1 3 2 12 0
Liziero 28 M 27 2282 27 0 0 4 6 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
Liga Portugal Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 88
2 Sporting 34 25 7 2 89:24 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 74:25 80
4 Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 43
8 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 42
9 Vitória 34 12 6 16 39:51 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 39
12 Rio Ave 34 8 12 14 35:57 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 34
15 Estrela 34 6 12 16 38:56 30
16 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 17 14 3 0 33:6 45
2 Sporting 17 13 2 2 51:11 41
3 Benfica 17 11 6 0 41:13 39
4 Famalicão 17 9 4 4 27:12 31
5 Braga 17 8 6 3 34:18 30
6 Gil Vicente 17 9 3 5 28:17 30
7 Vitória 17 8 4 5 26:19 28
8 Moreirense 17 8 3 6 20:21 27
9 Alverca 17 7 5 5 18:23 26
10 Arouca 17 7 4 6 27:30 25
11 Estoril 17 6 5 6 29:26 23
12 Santa Clara 17 7 2 8 17:17 23
13 Nacional 17 6 2 9 23:23 20
14 Estrela 17 4 6 7 21:24 18
15 Casa Pia 17 2 9 6 18:26 15
16 Rio Ave 17 3 6 8 17:29 15
17 Tondela 17 2 7 8 13:21 13
18 AVS 17 2 6 9 15:27 12

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