Nacional vs Alverca Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio da Madeira Sat, 18 Apr - 2:30 PM
Liga Portugal
Nacional Nacional
1 Winner 0
Alverca Alverca
Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 2:30 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Jesús Ramírez - 67'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Nacional edged out Alverca 1-0 in a balanced Liga Portugal 2 encounter at home, defying pre-match perceptions of Alverca as the stronger team. The first half ended 0-0 with both sides holding 50% possession, setting up a tense second half where Nacional struck once to secure victory. No red cards disrupted play, and the match featured no notable second-half adjustments. The result exhibited minimal structural deviation of 4.4% favoring Nacional, staying in line with efficiency expectations. Market alignment held true, though xG data was unavailable to further assess performance metrics. This gritty win boosts Nacional's standing, highlighting their resilience against a favored opponent in an evenly matched affair.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Nacional's win featured minimal structural deviation of 4.4 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable for alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable due to missing data.
  • Event impact: No significant events or adjustments impacted the match.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in no distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Bertolo Nogueira
M. Bertolo Nogueira
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 23.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.04
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.09
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.3
P. Duarte Brás
P. Duarte Brás
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 23.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.04
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.09
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.3
B. Vieira
B. Vieira
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 23.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.04
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.09
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.3
N. Figueiredo Pires
N. Figueiredo Pires
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 23.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.04
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.09
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.3
Nacional T. Carvalho Margarido
T. Carvalho Margarido
VS
Alverca C. Dias de Castro
C. Dias de Castro
0.71
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Benfica Rank: L
Estrela Amadora Rank: W
Famalicão Rank: L
Estoril Rank: L
Moreirense Rank: D
Sporting Braga Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Casa Pia Rank: W
Rio Ave Rank: W
Sporting CP Rank: L
Gil Vicente Rank: D
AVS Rank: D
Vitória Guimarães Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Nacional
95.61%
Draw
4.2%
Away Alverca
0.19%

Movement

Changes since opening
Nacional
+1.45%
Draw
-1.45%
Alverca
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
13.59
22.25
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Nacional
Alverca
Power Score
13.59
22.25
League Position
14
10
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Nacional — Opponent-weighted form score
Alverca — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Nacional Alverca

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Nacional

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Alverca

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Nacional ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Alverca
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.40
22.50
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.50
23.40
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Nacional +0.09 Efficiency Index
vs
Alverca -0.09 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Nacional
Alverca
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Nacional ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Alverca
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Nacional Alverca
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Nacional Alverca
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Nacional
Alverca
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Nacional
vs
Alverca
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Nacional Alverca
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Nacional 0.29
Alverca 0.12
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Nacional Alverca
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Nacional 0.00
Alverca 0.03
Nacional
Alverca
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Alverca had peak pressure around 16'.
  • Nacional started the game with stronger pressure.
Nacional Pressure Alverca Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Alverca reached the top pressure at 16' (86.71).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nacional Nacional Home
1 matches
Alverca Alverca Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
0
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:05:22+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
K. Pereira Azarias
Brazil
1 K. Pereira Azarias
A. Núñez Duarte
Paraguay
16 A. Núñez Duarte
F. Baptista Gonçalves
Portugal
33 F. Baptista Gonçalves
J. Lima Cardoso
Brazil
38 J. Lima Cardoso
J. Mendes Gomes
Portugal
5 J. Mendes Gomes
D. de Melo Araujo Junior
Substitution
Brazil
10 D. de Melo Araujo Junior
C. Abidi
Tunisia
15 C. Abidi
I. Liziero Pereira
Substitution
Brazil
28 I. Liziero Pereira
G. Fonseca de Souza
Substitution
Brazil
27 G. Fonseca de Souza
J. Ramírez Díaz
Substitution
Venezuela
9 J. Ramírez Díaz
P. Pereira da Silva
Brazil
11 P. Pereira da Silva
Matheus Mendes
Brazil
31 Matheus Mendes
N. Meupiyou Menadjou
France
33 N. Meupiyou Menadjou
S. Gómez Solà
Spain
5 S. Gómez Solà
K. Marques Naves
Brazil
4 K. Marques Naves
I. James
Nigeria
12 I. James
L. Oliveira dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
18 L. Oliveira dos Santos
R. Simião Gomes
Substitution
Brazil
26 R. Simião Gomes
N. Zoubdi Touaizi
Morocco
2 N. Zoubdi Touaizi
Chiquinho
Substitution
Portugal
10 Chiquinho
S. Cesar
Substitution
Brazil
91 S. Cesar
L. Figueiredo dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
20 L. Figueiredo dos Santos

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 18, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio da Madeira
Capacity
5132
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miguel Bertolo Nogueira
Paulo Ricardo Duarte Brás
Bruno Vieira
Nuno Filipe Figueiredo Pires

Statistics

Possession
Nacional
49%
Alverca
51%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
10 Shots 8
34 Dangerous attacks 65
50 Possession 50
4 Corners 8
15 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

9 Goal Kicks 7
2 Successful Dribbles 13
11 Throwins 24
5 Dribble Attempts 21
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 62
12 Successful Headers 5
2 Injuries 2
65 Ball Safe 64
4 Substitutions 5
10 Goal Attempts 6
1 Assists 0

Attacking

80 Attacks 92
1 Counter Attacks 1
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

80 Successful Passes Percentage 81
323 Successful Passes 319
28 Successful Long Passes 22
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47
402 Passes 394
59 Long Passes 47
8 Key Passes 3

Defensive

5 Interceptions 5
52 Duels Won 40
24 Tackles 6
4 Saves 5

Build-up

6 Accurate Crosses 4
14 Total Crosses 24

Discipline

15 Fouls 15
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

1
Kaique
Kaique Goalkeeper
6.94
5
José Gomes
José Gomes Defender
6.78
16
Alan Nuñez
Alan Nuñez Defender
6.68
33
Francisco Gonçalves
Francisco Gonçalves Defender
6.54
38
Ze Vitor
Ze Vitor Defender
6.98
10
Daniel Jr
Daniel Jr Midfielder
6.69
22
Filipe Soares
Filipe Soares
Midfielder63'
6.49
15
Chiheb Labidi
Chiheb Labidi Midfielder
6.53
28
Liziero
Liziero Midfielder
7.04
2
João Aurélio
João Aurélio
Defender90+3'
6.72
9
Jesús Ramírez
Jesús Ramírez Attacker
7.19
99
Pablo Ruan
Pablo Ruan
Attacker90+3'
6.65
11
Paulinho Bóia
Paulinho Bóia Attacker
6.96
27
Gabriel Veron
Gabriel Veron Attacker
6.67
6
Matheus Dias
Matheus Dias
Midfielder87'
6.77
Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

31
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira Goalkeeper
6.97
4
Kaiky Marques Naves
Kaiky Marques Naves Defender
6.94
5
Sergi Gómez Solà
Sergi Gómez Solà Defender
6.52
33
Bastien Meupiyou
Bastien Meupiyou Defender
6.57
2
Nabil Touaizi
Nabil Touaizi Midfielder
6.73
12
Isaac James
Isaac James Midfielder
6.7
18
Lincoln Henrique Oliveira dos Santos
Lincoln Henrique Oliveira dos Santos Midfielder
7.09
17
Vasco Moreira
Vasco Moreira
Midfielder75'
6.74
26
Rhaldney
Rhaldney Midfielder
6.71
6
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
Midfielder46'
6.65
10
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira Attacker
6.97
35
Zakaria Kessary
Zakaria Kessary
Midfielder88'
6.51
20
Figueiredo
Figueiredo Attacker
6.99
19
Mathis Clairicia
Mathis Clairicia
Attacker75'
6.45
91
Sandro Lima
Sandro Lima Attacker
6.76
9
Marko Milovanović
Marko Milovanović
Attacker75'
6.71

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pablo Ruan → Jesús Ramírez
9th Substitution
90+3'
Event
João Aurélio → Liziero
8th Substitution
90+3'
88'
Event
Zakaria Kessary → Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
7th Substitution
Event
Matheus Dias → Gabriel Veron
6th Substitution
87'
Event
Gabriel Veron
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
87'
Event
Chiheb Labidi
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
78'
75'
Event
Marko Milovanović → Sandro Lima
4th Substitution
75'
Event
Vasco Moreira → Lincoln Henrique Oliveira dos Santos
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Mathis Clairicia → Figueiredo
3rd Substitution
Event
Jesús Ramírez
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
67'
Event
Filipe Soares → Daniel Jr
2nd Substitution
63'
46'
Event
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui → Rhaldney
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Rhaldney
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Nabil Touaizi's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Kaique.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for CD Nacional: João Aurélio comes on for Liziero.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with CD Nacional winning 1-0 against Alverca.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Attempt Attempt
Davy Gui from Alverca misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Vasco Moreira.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Paulinho Bóia from CD Nacional has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes wide to the left. He was assisted by Pablo Ruan after a quick break.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for CD Nacional: Pablo Ruan comes on for Chuchu Ramírez.
90
Attempt Attempt
Nabil Touaizi's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Kaique.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Zakaria Kessary comes on for Chiquinho.
88
Attempt Attempt
Chiquinho from Alverca misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from long range on the left, sending it too high from a direct free kick.
88
Attempt Attempt
Chiquinho from Alverca misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from long range on the left, sending it too high from a direct free kick.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Zakaria Kessary comes on for Chiquinho.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for CD Nacional: Matheus Dias comes on for Gabriel Veron.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabriel Veron from CD Nacional receives a yellow card.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for CD Nacional: Matheus Dias comes on for Gabriel Veron.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabriel Veron from CD Nacional receives a yellow card.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Filipe Soares of CD Nacional.
86
Update Update
Chiquinho from Alverca wins a free kick on the left wing.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Filipe Soares of CD Nacional.
86
Update Update
Chiquinho from Alverca wins a free kick on the left wing.
85
Attempt Attempt
Bastien Meupiyou's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
83
Update Update
Mathis Clairicia from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
83
Update Update
Foul by Filipe Soares of CD Nacional.
82
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Francisco Gonçalves of CD Nacional.
81
Attempt Attempt
Zé Vítor's header from the center of the box is saved by Matheus Mendes in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Liziero's cross.
80
Corner Corner
CD Nacional wins a corner after Kaiky Naves concedes.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Chiheb Labidi of CD Nacional receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Chiheb Labidi of CD Nacional.
77
Update Update
Davy Gui from Alverca wins a free kick on the right wing.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Mathis Clairicia comes on for Figueiredo.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Marezi comes on for Sandro Lima.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Vasco Moreira comes on for Lincoln.
71
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Matheus Mendes from Alverca saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Paulinho Bóia of CD Nacional, which was aimed at the top left corner.
71
Corner Corner
CD Nacional wins a corner after Matheus Mendes concedes.
71
Corner Corner
Chuchu Ramírez of CD Nacional misses a header from the center of the box, just missing the top left corner. The attempt was assisted by Filipe Soares, who provided a cross after a corner.
70
Corner Corner
CD Nacional wins a corner after Sergi Gómez concedes.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! CD Nacional lead 1-0 against Alverca. Chuchu Ramírez scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by José Gomes.
65
Update Update
Figueiredo commits a foul for Alverca.
65
Update Update
Filipe Soares from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
64
Update Update
José Gomes from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
64
Update Update
José Gomes from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for CD Nacional: Filipe Soares comes on for Daniel Júnior.
62
Update Update
Figueiredo from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Foul by Zé Vítor of CD Nacional.
60
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Daniel Júnior from CD Nacional has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Matheus Mendes from Alverca saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Chuchu Ramírez.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Júnior of CD Nacional.
59
Update Update
Lincoln wins a free kick in the attacking half against Alverca.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Zé Vítor of CD Nacional.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Davy Gui of Alverca.
56
Update Update
Figueiredo from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Update Update
José Gomes from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Sandro Lima of Alverca.
55
Update Update
Alan Núñez from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Isaac James from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Daniel Júnior from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabriel Veron of CD Nacional.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaac James of Alverca.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by José Gomes.
51
Update Update
Chuchu Ramírez from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Sergi Gómez of Alverca.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaac James of Alverca.
50
Update Update
Daniel Júnior of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Update Update
Lincoln wins a free kick in their defensive half.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Chiheb Labidi of CD Nacional.
47
Update Update
Foul by Paulinho Bóia of CD Nacional.
47
Update Update
Kaiky Naves from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Júnior of CD Nacional.
46
Update Update
Lincoln wins a free kick in their defensive half against Alverca.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Davy Gui comes on for Rhaldney.
45
Update Update
Figueiredo from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
First half ends with CD Nacional and Alverca tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by José Gomes of CD Nacional.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Sergi Gómez of Alverca.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Chiquinho of Alverca.
45
Update Update
Alan Núñez of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Chuchu Ramírez from CD Nacional wins a free kick on the right wing.
45
Corner Corner
Gabriel Veron from CD Nacional has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the bottom left corner by Matheus Mendes from Alverca. The attempt was assisted by Francisco Gonçalves.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match still tied at 0-0 between CD Nacional and Alverca.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by Kaique.
44
Corner Corner
Rhaldney's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kaique. The attempt was assisted by Figueiredo.
43
Update Update
Sandro Lima from Alverca is caught offside.
40
Update Update
Chuchu Ramírez from CD Nacional misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. Alan Núñez provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
38
Update Update
Francisco Gonçalves of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
38
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Francisco Gonçalves of CD Nacional.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rhaldney of Alverca receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Rhaldney of Alverca.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a foul by Kaique.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by José Gomes.
30
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. José Gomes from CD Nacional had a header from the center of the box, but it was saved in the bottom left corner by Matheus Mendes from Alverca. The assist came from Alan Núñez with a cross.
28
Update Update
Liziero from CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Rhaldney of Alverca.
26
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Liziero from CD Nacional takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Rhaldney of Alverca.
25
Update Update
Daniel Júnior of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Chiheb Labidi concedes.
23
Attempt Attempt
Chiquinho's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Isaac James provided the assist.
21
Update Update
Chiquinho from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
21
Update Update
Foul by Gabriel Veron of CD Nacional.
19
Update Update
Liziero from CD Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
19
Update Update
Foul by Rhaldney of Alverca.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Chiquinho of Alverca.
17
Update Update
Chiheb Labidi of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
16
Update Update
Matheus Mendes from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Chuchu Ramírez of CD Nacional.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Zé Vítor concedes.
14
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sergi Gómez from Alverca.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a foul by Chiheb Labidi.
13
Corner Corner
Nabil Touaizi's right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kaique.
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Corner Corner
Nabil Touaizi's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kaique.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by José Gomes.
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Rhaldney of Alverca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul committed by Paulinho Bóia of CD Nacional.
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Corner Corner
CD Nacional wins a corner after Sergi Gómez concedes.
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Foul committed by Kaiky Naves of Alverca.
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Paulinho Bóia of CD Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Chiquinho from Alverca.
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Foul committed by Chiheb Labidi of CD Nacional.
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Chiquinho from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.

CONCLUSION

Nacional's 1-0 triumph over stronger Alverca underscores their home fortitude in a possession deadlock, converting a goalless first half into victory through second-half precision. With even possession and no disruptions, the minimal 4.4% deviation and market alignment reflect a result true to the balanced contest. Absent xG insights, the performance points to effective execution. This outcome strengthens Nacional's campaign, proving capability against favored rivals.

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