Our FC Porto vs Nacional Prediction: 2-1
FC Porto vs Nacional in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Porto's Last Match – Boavista vs FC Porto
FC Porto will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Boavista on May 11. In that match, FC Porto recorded 59% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boavista | 41% | 5 (4) | 1.75 | 39 |
FC Porto | 59% | 12 (7) | 1.27 | 43 |
Nacional's Last Match – Nacional vs Rio Ave
Nacional will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Portugal Primeira Liga draw with Rio Ave on May 10. In that match, Nacional recorded 43% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nacional | 43% | 8 (5) | 1.75 | 46 |
Rio Ave | 57% | 9 (7) | 1.11 | 41 |
FC Porto vs Nacional Stats
Key Stats
| FC Porto | Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Porto are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Nacional average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
FC Porto 15-11
Nacional 11-16
What are the odds for this match?
FC Porto to win: @1.3
Draw: @5.25
Nacional to win: @9.5
Lineups
FC Porto (3-4-3) : Diogo Costa, Martim Fernandes, Ze Pedro, Ivan Marcano, Joao Mario, Alan Varela, Fabio Vieira, Francisco Moura, Pepe, Samuel Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora
Nacional (3-4-3) : Rui Filipe Teixeira da Encarnacao, Leo Santos, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Ze Vitor, Joao Aurelio, Andre Sousa, Matheus Dias, Jose Manuel Mendes Gomes, Ruben Macedo, Joel, Paulinho Boia