Guimaraes vs Nacional Prediction 2 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Vitória Guimarães and Nacional promises to be an exciting event. The hosts are eager to solidify their position among the leaders, while the visitors aim to improve their standing and steer clear of the relegation zone. Vitória have been strong at home, but there are questions surrounding the consistency of their attacking line. Nacional, on the other hand, have shown decent scoring ability on the road, making this encounter particularly intriguing.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 May 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (with Nacional de Madeira as the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vitória Guimarães and Nacional de Madeira:
- 14 matches played;
- home wins: 5, away wins: 6, draws: 3;
- goals scored: 22 for the home side, 19 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half: 1.5, in the second half: 1.43;
- average total goals per match: 2.93.
Head-to-head statistics Guimaraes - Nacional
Vitoria SC Guimaraes Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Casa Pia hosting Vitoria Guimaraes. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Vitoria Guimaraes vs Casa Pia):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Vitória Guimarães are currently seventh in the league and aim to solidify their position among the top teams. They have been strong at home, but their attacking line raises some concerns. In their last five matches, Vitória have secured one win, drawn twice, and suffered two losses, averaging one goal per game. Their most recent encounter against Nacional ended in a 2-1 victory. Known for their well-organized defense, Vitória sometimes struggle to create chances in the final third. They need to improve their consistency to achieve better results.
Match Results: Vitoria SC Guimaraes
Nacional de Madeir Team Overview
The visiting team last played an official match on in the Primeira Liga (home team - ABC, away team - Nacional de Madeira). The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Nacional de Madeira vs ABC):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Nacional de Madeira currently sit in 13th place in the league standings. The team is eager to improve their position and steer clear of the relegation zone. Over their last five matches, they have recorded one win and three losses, indicating a lack of consistency in their form. However, their attack has shown decent productivity, averaging 1.6 goals per game away from home. Nacional consistently look to exploit counterattacks to create chances in front of the opponent’s goal. In their most recent encounter with Vitória, they suffered a 2-1 defeat, which might fuel their motivation for a comeback.
Match Results: Nacional de Madeir
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 3.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Nacional de Madeir
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- win percentage: 38% vs 27%;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Nacional de Madeir have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.57, the guests - 1.36;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.93;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Nacional de Madeir
- average total in the tournament: 2.31 vs 2.53;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.47;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.67;
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Nacional de Madeir: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Primeira Liga).
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Nacional de Madeir
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nacional de Madeir away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home - 1 (17%);
- BTTS matches for Nacional de Madeir away - 5 (83%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/142, 11.3%);
- Vitoria SC Guimaraes at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Nacional de Madeir away most often play: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.64% (odds 6.1)
1:0 - 11.65% (odds 6.1)
2:1 - 9.17% (odds 8.4)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Vitoria Guimaraes' form is raising concerns, with the team securing just one win in their last five matches. However, their defensive organization remains solid. Nacional de Madeira, despite their inconsistency, boast a strong scoring record on the road. Historically, their encounters have often been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals recorded in six of the last seven head-to-heads at Guimaraes' ground. Considering both teams' ambitions to climb the standings and several trends pointing towards goal-heavy matches, an open game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities is anticipated. Our prediction is over 2.5 goals.
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