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Nacional vs Portimonense Predictions & Tips - Nacional to stop the slide in Portugal
- Nacional vs Portimonense predictions for Friday’s Primeira Liga match
- The game is being played at 8.30pm BST at Estádio da Madeira
- Nacional have lost their last 6 matches
- I am backing a draw with Portimonense winning 1 of their last 15 away matches
- Preview, predictions, stats & team news
Portimonense have won 1 of their last 15 away matche (Getty Images)
Nacional vs Portimonense Predictions
Portimonense are poor on the road with Nacional backed to stop their losing slide with a draw.
- Nacional have lost their last 6 matches (Primeira Liga).
- Nacional have drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches against Portimonense (all competitions).
- Portimonense have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (Primeira Liga).
- Portimonense have lost 9 of their last 11 away matches (all competitions).
- Portimonense have won 1 of their last 15 away matches (all competitions).
Head to Head
Portimonense have a 4-1 advantage against Nacional with 3 draws in 8 matches.
Nacional Form
Nacional are in the relegation play-off position. The Madeira club have lost their last six Primeira Liga matches.
Luís Freire was sacked before the international break. The club have appointed Manuel Machado who returns for his fifth spell in charge.
Nacional’s last match was a 2-0 defeat at Gil Vicente. Júlio César was sent off in the 83rd minute.
Nacional Injuries & Team News
Goalkeeper Daniel Guimarães is getting closer to returning from injury but midfielder Abdullahi Ibrahim Alhassan remains out.
Left back Witi is injured but João Vigário could return here.
Centre back Rui Correia is injured and Júlio César is suspended.
Portimonense Form
Portimonense are two points above the relegation zone. They have won once on the road this season, losing nine of 12 on the road.
Paulo Sérgio’s side won 3-0 at home against Tondela with Beto bagging a brace and Aylton Boa Morte on target.
The Algarve club lost 2-0 at Santa Clara before a 2-1 home defeat to Porto before the international break.
Portimonense Injuries & Team News
Central midfielders Pedro Sá and Ewerton are suspended.
and Lucas Fernandes is injured and left back Fali Candé is doubtful.
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Verdict
Nacional play their first match in Manuel Machado’s return to the club after losing six in a row. They can claim a point against Portimonense who rarely win on the road.
