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Nacional vs SC Braga, 25 October 2026 · 18:00 at Estádio da Madeira (Funchal), with J. Bessa officiating. The odds point to SC Braga (62%) as favourites. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Nacional vs SC Braga: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Nacional lie 15th, having collected 7 points after 10 matches (2W 1D 7L); SC Braga lie 8th, having collected 14 points (4W 2D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Nacional average 1.1 goals for and 2.3 against, compared with 1.1 for and 1.3 against for SC Braga.
- Form in the competition. Nacional: 1W 1D 6L, goals 9–18; SC Braga: 3W 2D 3L, goals 9–10.
- Head to head. In 27 previous meetings, Nacional have taken 5 wins to SC Braga's 18 wins, plus 4 draws; the goal tally stands at 29–57.
What to expect
In our view SC Braga hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 0–1 (12.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.86), which we give a 53% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 50%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 53%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 27; Nacional 5 wins, 4 draws, SC Braga 18 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.2 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Nacional 9–18, SC Braga 9–10.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 53%.
- Unavailable: Nacional 0, SC Braga 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 50%, top price 2.00). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Nacional: no absences. SC Braga will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Nacional vs SC Braga: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 6.49 | 4.40 | 1.55 |
| Market average | 6.07 | 4.12 | 1.51 |
| Lowest odds | 5.51 | 3.89 | 1.44 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.26 | 1.23 | 76.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.86 | 1.79 | 53.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.12 | 2.02 | 47.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.25 | 2.93 | 32.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 2.00 | 1.85 | 50.2% |
| BTTS – no | 1.98 | 1.87 | 49.8% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 25/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.0%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Nacional 0–1 SC Braga, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Nacional 15th (7 points), SC Braga 8th (14 points).
- Form in the competition: Nacional 1W 1D 6L (9:18), SC Braga 3W 2D 3L (9:10).
- H2H: 27 matches: Nacional 5W 4D 18L, goals 29–57.
- Absences: Nacional 0, SC Braga 0.
Who will win Nacional vs SC Braga?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Nacional vs SC Braga: injuries and missing players
Nacional
- No reported absences
SC Braga
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 10 | 10-0-0 | 25:4 | 30 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 10 | 8-1-1 | 27:8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 10 | 6-3-1 | 23:11 | 21 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 10 | 6-3-1 | 15:6 | 21 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 11 | 6-2-3 | 13:8 | 20 |
| 6 |  Académico Viseu | 10 | 6-2-2 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 10 | 4-3-3 | 8:7 | 15 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 10 | 4-2-4 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 10 | 4-2-4 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 10 |  Famalicão | 11 | 3-4-4 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 11 |  Alverca | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 12 |  Estrela | 10 | 2-4-4 | 15:19 | 10 |
| 13 |  Vitória SC | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 14 |  Marítimo | 10 | 2-2-6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 15 | Nacional | 10 | 2-1-7 | 10:19 | 7 |
| 16 |  Rio Ave | 10 | 2-1-7 | 9:23 | 7 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 10 | 2-1-7 | 5:19 | 7 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 10 | 0-2-8 | 5:19 | 2 |
Recent matches
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Nacional vs SC Braga: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Nacional vs SC Braga?
Both teams to score (2.00); SC Braga to win (1.55).
Who will win Nacional vs SC Braga?
Our estimate gives Nacional a 15% chance of winning, the draw 23% and SC Braga 62%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 25 October 2026 at 18:00, venue Estádio da Madeira, Funchal. Referee: J. Bessa.
Who will be missing?
Nacional: no absences. SC Braga: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 53% (odds 1.86) and under 2.5 goals at 47% (odds 2.12).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 50% (odds 2.00).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 0–1 (12.1%), then 0–2 (11.5%) and 1–1 (10.3%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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