Nacional vs Estoril prediction 16.08.2026 | Liga Portugal Betclic
CD Nacional
Kick off:
Date:
Estoril
1
2.80
X
3.34
2
2.67
Contents
- Competition: Liga Portugal Betclic
- Date: 16th August, 2026
- Kickoff: 15:30 UK / 16:30 CEST
- Venue: Estádio da Madeira
Nacional will welcome Estoril on Sunday in the second round of the 2026/27 Liga Portugal Betclic campaign. Both sides are still looking for their first victory of the new season.
CD Nacional vs Estoril Head to Head (H2H) stats
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CD Nacional
0 : 1
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 1
CD Nacional
Liga Portugal
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CD Nacional
2 : 2
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 0
CD Nacional
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 2
CD Nacional
Liga Portugal 2
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Estoril
2 : 1
CD Nacional
Club Friendlies 1
The recent head-to-head record gives Estoril reason for optimism. They defeated Nacional 1-0 at Estádio da Madeira in March, despite having less possession and fewer attempts.
The reverse fixture earlier in the 2025/26 season ended 1-1, while their February 2025 meeting produced a 2-2 draw. The pattern suggests that this fixture can be competitive and relatively low scoring, with Estoril having avoided defeat in the last four league meetings.
Nacional team overview
Nacional's 2-2 draw against Santa Clara was an encouraging attacking display after they had struggled for consistency towards the end of last season. They twice came from behind in the Azores, demonstrating resilience and providing evidence that their attacking unit can cause problems on home soil.
There are no major confirmed injury developments that should fundamentally alter Nacional's approach, although their summer squad overhaul means coach Tiago Margarido may still be assessing his best combination.
Last matches of CD Nacional
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Santa Clara
2 : 2
CD Nacional
Liga Portugal
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Maritimo
1 : 0
CD Nacional
Club Friendlies 3
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Estrela Amadora
2 : 0
CD Nacional
Club Friendlies 3
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CD Nacional
0 : 0
Leganes
Club Friendlies 3
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Tondela
1 : 1
CD Nacional
Club Friendlies 3
CD Nacional lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Renato Marin
Defenders
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34
Léo Santos
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6
Matheus Dias
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38
Ze Vitor
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7
Markus Jensen
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52
Wesley Gasolina
Midfielders
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28
Liziero
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26
Joel Silva
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10
Daniel Júnior
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8
Miguel Baeza
Forwards
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99
Pablo Messias Cardozo
Estoril team overview
Estoril also began the campaign with a draw, earning a 1-1 result against Famalicão. Heading into this fixture, their defensive organisation and recent record against Nacional provide grounds for confidence. They also won 1-0 in Madeira in March, making this a favourable matchup from a recent historical perspective.
Estoril's squad has undergone changes during the summer, but the club has not reported a major injury crisis ahead of this fixture. New head coach Vasco Matos will therefore be hoping to build on the opening-day draw and turn their promising attacking statistics into a first win.
Last matches of Estoril
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Estoril
1 : 1
Famalicao
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 1
CF Os Belenenses
Club Friendlies 3
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Estoril
0 : 0
Torreense
Club Friendlies 3
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Alverca
2 : 0
Estoril
Club Friendlies 3
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Estoril
1 : 3
Benfica
Liga Portugal
Estoril lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Joel Robles
Defenders
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2
Ricard Sánchez
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4
Ferro
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15
Ismael Sierra Arnal
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3
Fernando Medrano
Midfielders
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8
Xeka
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5
Antef Tsoungui
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12
João Carvalho
Forwards
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99
Rafik Guitane
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7
André Lacximicant
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14
Yanis Begraoui
Prediction
Under 2.5 goals looks like a reasonable prediction option. The H2H trend is particularly supportive of the under, with five of the last six meetings between Nacional and Estoril producing under 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals.
Three reasons we expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Recent H2H trend. The last five meetings have produced 1-0, 1-1, 2-2, 1-0 and 1-2 scorelines.
- Estoril's recent games have been relatively low-scoring: Their last five include 1-1, 1-3, 1-1, 1-1 and 0-1, with four of those five finishing below 2.5 goals.
- Both teams' opening fixtures point towards caution and more defensive set-up.
Main prediction CD Nacional - Estoril
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.94
CD Nacional vs Estoril standings in Liga Portugal
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Gil Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Arouca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Marítimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Moreirense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Estrela Amadora | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Sporting Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Famalicão | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória Guimarães | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Alverca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |