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Nacional vs Tondela Predictions

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Nacional vs Tondela Predictions

Nacional and Tondela are both level in the Primeira Liga with twenty-three points from their twenty-three league games, but being just a point above the drop zone anything but a win could see one or even both teams slip into the relegation zone this weekend. Both teams were beaten last time out and their form heading into Saturday’s game has been poor to say the least.

Nacional had Sérgio Marakis sent-off in the thirty-second minute, but managed to keep the scoreline level heading into the halftime interval. However, Santa Clara made their one man advantage count shortly after the hour mark when Chrien put the hosts 1-0 up, and in stoppage time Schettine scored to condemn Nacional to another defeat. Tondela were convincingly beaten 3-0 in their own backyard by Porto last time out, with veteran defender Pepe opening the scoring early on. The visitors added two more goals in a clinical display to keep themselves top of the table.

Going by the recent results between the two clubs, their form, and performances heading into Saturday’s match we’re not expecting many goals from this game and could see the game ending all square. Nacional have only won one of their last six in the Primeira Liga, and the same goes for Tondela. Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between the two clubs, so don’t be surprised if the same happens again on Saturday as both defences have been poor in recent weeks. Tondela have picked up two draws from their last three away games, while Nacional have only won one of their last three home games, which suggests a draw between the pair this weekend looks likely.

Rochez top scores for the hosts with nine league goals and will be confident of reaching double figures against a leaky Tondela defence this weekend. Tómané leads the way in front of goal for Tondela with eight goals in the Primeira Liga, five of which have been scored in his last ten appearances. We’re confident that Saturday’s game will end in a draw, and have backed a final scoreline of 1-1. Both teams have found wins hard to come by of late and Tondela have picked up two draws in their last three away games. Both teams have played to very similar standards this season and of late goals have been tough to come by with Nacional failing to score in four of their last six matches and Tondela drawing a blank in three of their last five, but both defences have been in generous moods and we believe both teams will score on Saturday.

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